It not the Ritz but it doesn’t cost what the Ritz costs either! For its category, a family vacation hotel where value is measured in satisfaction not how much it cost, this is a superb choice. Clean, attractive, pleasant, a very accommodating and friendly staff, it is a real value for the price. The area is not the most exciting in Paris, but if you are leaving or arriving by train into Gare d'Nord or Este, this hotel is extremely convenient. With Parisienne traffic what it is, the taxi to any major area can be pricey. You should consider the Underground or Uber and Lyft. BTW, our room was upgraded to a suite because we booked through Hotels.com!