How is Drawing Hôtel rated?

Drawing Hôtel scores 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.4/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Drawing Hôtel?

HotelShortlist analysed 426 guest reviews for Drawing Hôtel to build this verified profile.

Is Drawing Hôtel a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Drawing Hôtel is a 4-star property in Paris.

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Paris

Drawing Hôtel

Name: Drawing Hôtel
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.0

Booking score

4.4

Google rating

424

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2017

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2017 ·Location 4.4

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Verdict

Is Drawing Hôtel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.0/10 Booking.com4.4/5 Google426 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 426 guest reviews give Drawing Hôtel 9.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.4/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location within walking distance (5 minutes) of the Louvre, Palais Royal metro, and central Paris attractions with abundant nearby cafés, restaurants, and shopping 87 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Drawing Hôtel: Which Rooms to Avoid

Extremely small rooms (even by Paris standards) with insufficient storage, making it difficult to unpack luggage or move around freely, especially for couples or longer stays 21 reviews
Inconsistent and weak hot water pressure in showers; multiple reports of cold/tepid water, scalding temperatures, or low flow requiring multiple attempts to shower properly 19 reviews
Poor soundproofing and thin walls allowing audible transmission of hallway noise, door slamming, street traffic, and neighboring rooms' conversations throughout the night 12 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms on busy rue de Richelieu
Rooms near rooftop terrace (noise from events/parties carries)
Lower floors near reception and restaurant

What guests praise

Drawing Hôtel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Drawing Hôtel sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptional location within walking distance (5 minutes) of the Louvre, Palais Royal metro, and central Paris attractions with abundant nearby cafés, restaurants, and shopping 87 reviews
Consistently praised friendly, helpful, and professional staff who go out of their way with local recommendations, room upgrades, and personalized service despite being understaffed 74 reviews
Modern, clean, artistically designed hotel with unique floor-by-floor artist décor, creative lighting, and contemporary aesthetic that sets it apart from generic hotels 58 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Drawing Hôtel?

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Room 119 (first floor, courtyard-facing)
Higher floors (5th floor mentioned as spacious and quiet)
Courtyard-side rooms away from rue de Richelieu street

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Drawing Hôtel

We read 426 public guest reviews of Drawing Hôtel, grouped repeated findings and counted how often each one appears. Pest figures are guest reports, not inspection results. Member-only detail is blurred on this page. Research updated 2026-09-20. If you represent Drawing Hôtel and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptional location within walking distance (5 minutes) of the Louvre, Palais Royal metro, and central Paris attractions with abundant nearby cafés, restaurants, and shopping (87×)

Consistently praised friendly, helpful, and professional staff who go out of their way with local recommendations, room upgrades, and personalized service despite being understaffed (74×)

Modern, clean, artistically designed hotel with unique floor-by-floor artist décor, creative lighting, and contemporary aesthetic that sets it apart from generic hotels (58×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Extremely small rooms (even by Paris standards) with insufficient storage, making it difficult to unpack luggage or move around freely, especially for couples or longer stays (21×)

Inconsistent and weak hot water pressure in showers; multiple reports of cold/tepid water, scalding temperatures, or low flow requiring multiple attempts to shower properly (19×)

Poor soundproofing and thin walls allowing audible transmission of hallway noise, door slamming, street traffic, and neighboring rooms' conversations throughout the night (12×)

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Parking note. Problematic — No in-house parking; one review mentions a garage 6 minutes away by foot.

What guests report

View

Courtyard-facing rooms quiet; street-facing rooms expose to traffic noise; rooftop views of Paris skyline praised

Bed & mattress

High-quality boxspring mattresses consistently praised; comfortable and supportive despite small room size

Bathroom & water

Weak water pressure in showers; inconsistent hot water temperature (cold, tepid, or scalding); transparent glass enclosures with curtains; separate dry toilet; Rituals toiletries

Wi-Fi

Fast and reliable in lobby; spotty and slow connection in rooms on laptops

Breakfast

Excellent quality and variety; complimentary but not served until 7am; worth inclusion; nearby cafés faster alternative

AC / heating

Heating/cooling unreliable; thermostats malfunction; rooms reported too cold after rain or too warm with no temperature control

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a courtyard-facing room (rooms 119, first floor examples cited) for quiet nights away from street noise

Book Deluxe rooms (23m²) for more comfort; standard rooms are very compact even by Paris standards

Arrive early and ask for early check-in; staff often accommodates even at 10:30am if room is ready

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Room 119 (first floor, courtyard-facing)
Higher floors (5th floor mentioned as spacious and quiet)
Courtyard-side rooms away from rue de Richelieu street

Noisy rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms on busy rue de Richelieu
Rooms near rooftop terrace (noise from events/parties carries)
Lower floors near reception and restaurant

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 14% of reviews mention design

Artist-designed floors with rotating contemporary installations and unique aesthetic per level
Modern minimalist interiors with creative furniture placement and artisanal touches throughout
Contemporary art gallery integration with curated exhibitions creating hybrid hotel-gallery experience

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