How is Hotel des Carmes By Malone rated?

Hotel des Carmes By Malone scores 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.4/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel des Carmes By Malone?

HotelShortlist analysed 139 guest reviews for Hotel des Carmes By Malone to build this verified profile.

Is Hotel des Carmes By Malone a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hotel des Carmes By Malone is a 4-star property in Paris.

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Paris

Hotel des Carmes By Malone

Name: Hotel des Carmes By Malone
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.1

Booking score

4.4

Google rating

128

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2021

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2021 ·Location 4.4

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Verdict

Is Hotel des Carmes By Malone Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.1/10 Booking.com4.4/5 Google139 reviews read4-star

As of 25 September 2026, 139 guest reviews give Hotel des Carmes By Malone 9.1/10 on Booking.com and 4.4/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location in the heart of the Latin Quarter with Notre-Dame and Panthéon within 2-5 minute walks and metro/bus stations steps away 45 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel des Carmes By Malone: Which Rooms to Avoid

Non-functional shower drain that flooded the entire bathroom repeatedly over three days with hotel unable to repair it despite multiple maintenance visits
Rooms advertised as larger than they actually are; guests cannot fit open suitcases and struggle to walk around beds, making the space claustrophobic 11 reviews
Severe odor problem in lobby and hallways described as disgusting and overwhelming, significantly affecting guest comfort and first impression 2 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Ground-floor rooms may experience some street noise from nearby roadwork

What guests praise

Hotel des Carmes By Malone Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel des Carmes By Malone sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptional location in the heart of the Latin Quarter with Notre-Dame and Panthéon within 2-5 minute walks and metro/bus stations steps away 45 reviews
Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff who go above and beyond with personalized service, restaurant recommendations, and problem-solving 42 reviews
Recently renovated rooms with modern, elegant décor, high-quality linens, comfortable beds with excellent mattresses, and impeccable cleanliness 38 reviews

Room requests

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Top floor (6th floor) rooms are exceptionally quiet
Rooms away from street level have better soundproofing

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What guests love

Exceptional location in the heart of the Latin Quarter with Notre-Dame and Panthéon within 2-5 minute walks and metro/bus stations steps away (45×)

Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff who go above and beyond with personalized service, restaurant recommendations, and problem-solving (42×)

Recently renovated rooms with modern, elegant décor, high-quality linens, comfortable beds with excellent mattresses, and impeccable cleanliness (38×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Non-functional shower drain that flooded the entire bathroom repeatedly over three days with hotel unable to repair it despite multiple maintenance visits (1×)

Rooms advertised as larger than they actually are; guests cannot fit open suitcases and struggle to walk around beds, making the space claustrophobic (11×)

Severe odor problem in lobby and hallways described as disgusting and overwhelming, significantly affecting guest comfort and first impression (2×)

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Parking note. Problematic — Hotel collaborates with unlicensed taxis that triple prices; guests advised to arrange their own transportation instead.

What guests report

View

Top floors (5th-6th) offer stunning views of Panthéon and Notre-Dame; some junior suites have private balconies; standard rooms have limited views of adjacent buildings/walls

Bed & mattress

Very comfortable, high-quality mattresses; beds described as some of the best guests have slept in; however, some rooms have two twin beds pushed together with a noticeable gap

Bathroom & water

Excellent water pressure and reliable hot water; recently renovated with modern fixtures; some rooms have large bathrooms while others are cramped; shower quality praised but drain issues reported in rare cases

Wi-Fi

Works very well and reliably fast

Breakfast

Fresh, decent quality with pastries, cheeses, meats, fresh juices, made-to-order omelets/waffles; limited variety but adequate; some guests find it repetitive over multiple days; fairly basic compared to price point

AC / heating

Air conditioning works perfectly and is reliable; described as quiet and well-functioning

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Request a top-floor room (6th floor mentioned) for panoramic views of Panthéon and Notre-Dame simultaneously

Book the sauna/hammam in advance if you want the 30-minute private session; it books up quickly

Skip the hotel breakfast if dietary-restricted; excellent boulangeries and markets surround the hotel within steps

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Top floor (6th floor) rooms are exceptionally quiet
Rooms away from street level have better soundproofing

Noisy rooms to avoid

Ground-floor rooms may experience some street noise from nearby roadwork

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 2% of reviews mention design

Recently renovated with modern, elegant décor throughout
70s revival style in some top-floor rooms with unique character
Smart, efficient interior design maximizing small spaces

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