France - Île-de-France

Hôtel des Grandes Écoles

A Karen Brown Recommended Hotel / Inn

Karen's Review Of This Property:

Large green doors close off the cobbled walk leading to the three peach-colored buildings with white shutters and gray mansard roofs set around a lovely walled garden that comprise this delightful, extremely reasonably priced hotel. The adorable Mme Le Floch sets the mood and ambiance of the hotel and personally welcomes her many returning guests with a lingering warm handshake and an intimate greeting. The staff, described as “family” seems to take pride in embellishing the welcome that Mme Le Floch extends. The guestrooms are simple in their appointments and not exceptionally large but they are comfortable and spotlessly clean and enjoy the quiet of the off-street courtyard setting. We were able to see a wide range of rooms although the hotel was obviously full—as the staff was cleaning, they proudly showed off each room with its subtle differences. Decor is feminine, with pretty, soft-colored patterns for the wallpapers and spreads. The bathrooms are not luxurious in size but have hairdryers, towel warmers, and tub showers. Breakfast is served at the convenience of the guests, from early to late—weather permitting at tables set in the pretty garden courtyard.