it is a very ok neighbourhood, really close to Metro Line 1 station Saint Mande, at one block away; very clean place, you have a kitchenette and everything was ok, it is just that reception hours are really few, so besides when we checked-in, we could not find anyone there if we happened to need something or to ask a question; first night there was no hot water, but later it came back. they offer you no soap to wash your hands with at the bathroom, so make sure you pack/buy a small one. also, there is no hair dryer, so make sure you get one with you. good matress and pillows, spacious fridge, good microwave; i think there is no air conditioning and when we wanted to let some air in, lots of mosquitos entered the room, so this could be improved; and a bit loud at night the street if you left the window open; there is a close Franprix (on the way to the subway-a bit more expensive) and an Auchan supermarket two blocks away (cheaper and bigger), you have restaurants and a hot dog and sandwich trailer in front of the hotel that is open till 12 AM. there is a pharmacy on the way to the metro; near the metro there is always a bus and taxi station; a fromagerie;very good free wi-fi connection; they have an elevator