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Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare

Name: Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.0

Booking score

4.8

Google rating

211

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2024

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2024 ·Location 4.8

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Verdict

Is Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.8/5 Google213 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 213 guest reviews give Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.8/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Staff are exceptionally warm, professional, and go far beyond normal service — multiple guests praise Julie, Mimi, and Anne by name for anticipating needs, offering thoughtful recommendations, and treating guests like family members rather than transactions 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare: Which Rooms to Avoid

Rooms are significantly smaller than expected from marketing photos and 4-star rating; guests struggle to open luggage properly and feel cramped, especially couples or those who value personal space 8 reviews
Hotel was overbooked and guest was relocated to a substandard Holiday Inn property without adequate support; management's response was dismissive and rude rather than empathetic or solution-oriented
Noise insulation is poor — thin walls allow guests to hear conversations and toilet use from neighboring rooms clearly, and some street-facing rooms experience traffic noise despite claims of quiet 3 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Room 102 noted as having handheld shower only
Street-facing rooms experience traffic noise in evenings
Rooms on lower/middle floors near street experience some metro and urban noise

What guests praise

Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Staff are exceptionally warm, professional, and go far beyond normal service — multiple guests praise Julie, Mimi, and Anne by name for anticipating needs, offering thoughtful recommendations, and treating guests like family members rather than transactions 87 reviews
Breakfast is consistently praised as delicious, well-prepared, with excellent variety and fresh ingredients; Julie's attentive service during breakfast creates a memorable morning experience for guests 38 reviews
Hotel location is perfect for exploring Paris — within walking distance of Galeries Lafayette, Louvre, Saint Lazare station, multiple metro stops, and numerous restaurants and shops, making navigation easy for first-time visitors 62 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Best Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare?

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Interior-facing rooms away from street are quieter despite metro proximity
Rear rooms on upper floors offer quieter experience

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What guests love

Staff are exceptionally warm, professional, and go far beyond normal service — multiple guests praise Julie, Mimi, and Anne by name for anticipating needs, offering thoughtful recommendations, and treating guests like family members rather than transactions (87×)

Breakfast is consistently praised as delicious, well-prepared, with excellent variety and fresh ingredients; Julie's attentive service during breakfast creates a memorable morning experience for guests (38×)

Hotel location is perfect for exploring Paris — within walking distance of Galeries Lafayette, Louvre, Saint Lazare station, multiple metro stops, and numerous restaurants and shops, making navigation easy for first-time visitors (62×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Rooms are significantly smaller than expected from marketing photos and 4-star rating; guests struggle to open luggage properly and feel cramped, especially couples or those who value personal space (8×)

Hotel was overbooked and guest was relocated to a substandard Holiday Inn property without adequate support; management's response was dismissive and rude rather than empathetic or solution-oriented (1×)

Noise insulation is poor — thin walls allow guests to hear conversations and toilet use from neighboring rooms clearly, and some street-facing rooms experience traffic noise despite claims of quiet (3×)

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What guests report

View

Rooms with balconies overlooking historic Parisian facades are highly desirable; street-facing rooms offer some urban scenery but experience traffic noise; interior-facing rooms are quieter

Bed & mattress

Beds are consistently praised as comfortable with quality linens; guests appreciate daily bed-making and restocking

Bathroom & water

Excellent water pressure and hot water; some rooms have only handheld showerheads which guests find inconvenient; modern, chic fixtures; bathrooms are compact

Wi-Fi

Not mentioned by guests; assumed adequate but no specific praise or complaints

Breakfast

Excellent quality with fresh ingredients, good variety of hot and cold options, well-prepared items; worth the cost and considered a highlight of stay

AC / heating

AC is mentioned positively by at least one guest as wonderful; heating/cooling appears reliable

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a room away from the street if you are sensitive to traffic noise; rooms facing the interior are quieter despite the metro proximity

Arrive early and ask if they can let you check in before 3pm or store luggage; staff are very accommodating and will move bags to your room proactively

Ask at reception for a room with a balcony when booking; they are available and highly worth the upgrade for the Parisian views

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Interior-facing rooms away from street are quieter despite metro proximity
Rear rooms on upper floors offer quieter experience

Noisy rooms to avoid

Room 102 noted as having handheld shower only
Street-facing rooms experience traffic noise in evenings
Rooms on lower/middle floors near street experience some metro and urban noise

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 4% of reviews mention design

Chic modern interior with tasteful decor and refined elegance
Rooms feature contemporary furnishings and bathroom fixtures that are architecturally distinctive
Traditional Parisian facade paired with sleek modern interior creates striking aesthetic contrast

Family facilities

Family rooms with two connecting ensuite bedrooms allow children to sleep safely in parents' view
Safe environment with locked front doors at night and verified guest access provides peace of mind for parents
Staff are exceptionally accommodating to families and assist with luggage and special requests

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