I stayed here for 4 nights. The long and the short of it is that it is not the place to take your family. If you are one person on a budget, it gives you a place to sleep and shower. Otherwise, you should accept that Paris is not a cheap city to stay in. This hotel resembles hostiles and European pensions, rather than a hotel. The staff, especially the young man at the desk, are friendly and helpful. The best thing about it is the location. It is situated 5 minutes from the metro number 9. As the rest of Paris, there are a host of cafes and brasseries within walking area. The neighborhood is also ok. I walked along Blvd Voltaire late at night and there did not seem anything odd. Overall, ok for one person.