Hotel Du Lion

Recent Reviews: 844

• User:Nelson S

  Trip type: Solo travel

  My home away from home!

  11 Aug 2025

  I returned to the U.S. two days ago after spending two and one-half weeks in France and at the Hotel du Lion. Having spent time in Paris and at this hotel over the past two decades, I can say that it has been my home away from home. The staff is pleasant, easy to talk with, helpful and efficient. These qualities begin from the time you register at the desk to the time of one's departure.; from breakfast at the beginning of the day to the night's return. They make you feel welcomed to Paris and to this lodging. Because of its location, it is ideal for getting around Paris by metro (right out the front door of the hotel) and by bus ( only a few yard away). If you want 4 star treatment, consider Hotel du Lion.

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• User:StLBeth

  Trip type: Family

  Perfect Choice for a Week in Paris

  14 Jun 2025

  We had a tiny room with two beds and no bathtub (just a shower), but for my daughter and me, it was the perfect size. The beds were firm and comfortable. We had a great view that would been excellent if the hotel had not been undergoing renovation. We were on the 7th floor, and our balcony was covered in scaffolding. We could stick our heads out but not really walk on it, so it wasn't until our third night that we noticed we could see the Eiffel Tower to our left. Beware: If you are in a wheelchair or cannot climb stairs, this hotel is not for you. They have an elevator on the lobby level, but the lobby is not on the ground level. You have to walk up a circular set of stairs to access the lobby. From there, you get the elevator to your floor. My only critiques are: 1) Only one of the two nightstands had a power outlet. 2) The breakfast is not included with your room, although one night, the desk clerk told us it was. 3) The room had a very small closet space with cubbies and hangers. There was no dresser, but that's pretty common for European hotels (so, note to Americans!). 4) The bathroom was divided into two rooms, with the toilet in one, and the shower and sink in the other. This required opening the door (using the handle) and walking to the other room to wash your hands after using the toilet, which did not seem sanitary to me.5) Sound insulation was not great. There were a lot o loud bumps and booms from neighboring rooms, and being on a busy street was both perfectly Parisian and incredibly loud. One night, cars in the traffic circle outside our room honked their horns for 10 minutes. 6) The breakfast is not a hot meal and does not come with eggs, despite what one of the photos on this website suggests. They also do not have room service, which one of the photos seems to imply. Breakfast consists of a baguette, choice of a croissant or pan au chocolat, coffee or tea, orange juice, cheese, crackers, and a ton of condiments (including Nutella, which the French seem to love). One morning we had yogurt and apple sauce, but there was never any fresh fruit. (Fresh fruit with meals does not seem to be an option in many places.) I'm not complaining about the breakfast, just stating facts. It was filling and tasty, and there was a great view out the windows. The coffee service was more American than French in nature - a pitcher of hot coffee delivered with a small pot of cream. We truly loved this hotel and its staff. They tried hard to speak to us in English, and I likewise practiced my limited French with them. We also loved the location - in the 14th arrondissement, directly across from both a large Metro station on one side and the Paris Catacombs on the other. There were several nice cafes and restaurants just feet away, and we frequented Chez Paul almost every day. There was a pharmacy fairly close (I got a cold while we were there), and we were walking distance to the Luxembourg gardens. But the Metro station across the street was the best thing about the location.

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• User:Traveler43301558972

  Trip type: Solo travel

  I will be back^^

  03 Apr 2025

  部屋は8Fで最上階の角部屋でした。景色もよく、スタッフもフレンドリー…ロケーションも空港から乗り換え無し、駅から2分ととても便利です。The room assigned was on the eighth floor. So the scenery from the window is very good. Hotel staff members were so friendly and thoughtful.The location is also good to visit museums and others.

• User:Sarah B

  Trip type: Couples

  Loved our stay at Hotel Du Lion!

  12 Nov 2024

  I’ve stayed at Hotel Du Lion twice. The location at Denfert Rochereau is so convenient. Hop on the RER at CDG and it takes you directly there! The rooms are quite small, but very clean and the hotel staff is so nice. They have a nice breakfast space and good coffee! Would recommend to anyone!

• User:ClaireandKeith2019

  Trip type:

  A week in Paris

  16 Oct 2024

  The staff were all polite and helpful as usual. the room clean and comfortable. Convienient for the RER and metro which gives an easy ride to Gare De Nord and central Paris