How is Hotel du Cadran rated?

Hotel du Cadran scores 10.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel du Cadran?

HotelShortlist analysed 500 guest reviews for Hotel du Cadran to build this verified profile.

Is Hotel du Cadran a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Hotel du Cadran is a 4-star property in Paris.

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Paris

Hotel du Cadran

Name: Hotel du Cadran
Address: Paris

★★★★

10.0

Booking score

4.5

Google rating

996

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2012

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2012 ·Location 4.5

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Verdict

Is Hotel du Cadran Worth It? The Honest Verdict

10.0/10 Booking.com4.5/5 Google500 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 500 guest reviews give Hotel du Cadran 10.0/10 on Booking.com and 4.5/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional, attentive staff who go above and beyond with personal touches, restaurant recommendations, transportation arrangements, and genuine warmth—especially noted are Massi, Maryam, Alex, Nadia, and Massimiliano who are remembered by name and praised for making guests feel like VIPs. 127 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel du Cadran: Which Rooms to Avoid

Extremely cramped rooms (even by Paris standards) with barely enough space for two suitcases, no dresser or adequate storage, forcing guests to live out of luggage for multi-night stays and making it difficult to move around. 43 reviews
Very hard, uncomfortable mattresses that feel like concrete without pillow tops or toppers, causing poor sleep quality for many guests despite otherwise clean and modern furnishings. 18 reviews
Serious bathroom design flaws including open shower stalls with no door (water splashing on floor), toilet doors that don't lock or close properly, windows between bathroom and bedroom with no privacy/frosted glass, and inadequate ventilation. 16 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms on Rue Cler (pedestrian traffic, cafes, early morning noise 7am–8am)
Ground/lower floor rooms near bar/breakfast area
Rooms near internal corridors where guest noise carries

What guests praise

Hotel du Cadran Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel du Cadran sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptional, attentive staff who go above and beyond with personal touches, restaurant recommendations, transportation arrangements, and genuine warmth—especially noted are Massi, Maryam, Alex, Nadia, and Massimiliano who are remembered by name and praised for making guests feel like VIPs. 127 reviews
Unbeatable location on quiet yet vibrant Rue Cler with direct access to world-class cafes, bakeries, fresh produce markets, and specialty shops, plus only 10–15 minutes' walk to the Eiffel Tower and close proximity to multiple metro stations. 198 reviews
Spotlessly clean, modern, well-maintained rooms with stylish Parisian decor, thoughtful furnishings, and high-quality amenities like Nespresso machines, Marshall speakers, large flat-screen TVs, and eco-friendly toiletries, though consistently small by North American standards. 142 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hotel du Cadran?

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Courtyard-facing rooms (quiet at night despite street-side location)
Rooms in Building 2 (annex, described as more isolated/quieter)

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hotel du Cadran

We read 500 public guest reviews of Hotel du Cadran, 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 Hotel du Cadran and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Exceptional, attentive staff who go above and beyond with personal touches, restaurant recommendations, transportation arrangements, and genuine warmth—especially noted are Massi, Maryam, Alex, Nadia, and Massimiliano who are remembered by name and praised for making guests feel like VIPs. (127×)

Unbeatable location on quiet yet vibrant Rue Cler with direct access to world-class cafes, bakeries, fresh produce markets, and specialty shops, plus only 10–15 minutes' walk to the Eiffel Tower and close proximity to multiple metro stations. (198×)

Spotlessly clean, modern, well-maintained rooms with stylish Parisian decor, thoughtful furnishings, and high-quality amenities like Nespresso machines, Marshall speakers, large flat-screen TVs, and eco-friendly toiletries, though consistently small by North American standards. (142×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Extremely cramped rooms (even by Paris standards) with barely enough space for two suitcases, no dresser or adequate storage, forcing guests to live out of luggage for multi-night stays and making it difficult to move around. (43×)

Very hard, uncomfortable mattresses that feel like concrete without pillow tops or toppers, causing poor sleep quality for many guests despite otherwise clean and modern furnishings. (18×)

Serious bathroom design flaws including open shower stalls with no door (water splashing on floor), toilet doors that don't lock or close properly, windows between bathroom and bedroom with no privacy/frosted glass, and inadequate ventilation. (16×)

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What guests report

View

Some rooms have partial or full Eiffel Tower views; courtyard-facing rooms avoid street noise; upper floors and corner rooms offer best sightlines.

Bed & mattress

Generally comfortable and high-quality for a boutique hotel, but mattresses are very firm (some describe as concrete-like); pillows praised for quality.

Bathroom & water

Hot water reliable and plentiful; water pressure variable (some reviews note low pressure, others praise decent flow); shower design often criticized for lack of door/seal causing water spillage; open toilet areas lack privacy.

Wi-Fi

Free but spotty/slow, workable mainly in lobby; unreliable in some rooms.

Breakfast

High-quality buffet with fresh-squeezed OJ, pastries, eggs, cereals, yogurt, and excellent coffee; worth the ~€15–20 daily fee for most guests; served in charming basement dining area.

AC / heating

Air conditioning works well in summer (guests praise as 'lifesaver'); upper rooms can get very hot; not always available in winter per European policy.

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Book a deluxe or family room in Building 2 if you want more spacious accommodations and a quieter experience away from the main street.

Request a room facing the courtyard rather than the street to minimize noise from Rue Cler traffic and nightlife.

Pay in cash at checkout to avoid the undisclosed ~4% credit card surcharge; the fee is not clearly advertised at booking.

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Courtyard-facing rooms (quiet at night despite street-side location)
Rooms in Building 2 (annex, described as more isolated/quieter)

Noisy rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms on Rue Cler (pedestrian traffic, cafes, early morning noise 7am–8am)
Ground/lower floor rooms near bar/breakfast area
Rooms near internal corridors where guest noise carries

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 2% of reviews mention design

Modern, stylish Parisian aesthetic with thoughtful space-efficient layouts
Beautifully designed compact rooms that cleverly maximize limited square footage
Charming boutique hotel with refined, cozy ambiance and decorator touches

Gym & fitness Basic

Spa/sauna facilities available by advance booking only, not a full gym
Private wellness area (whirlpool, sauna) with strict limited hours until 7pm

Family facilities

Family rooms with connecting doors between two separate bedrooms
Triple rooms that can accommodate 3 adults or families
Spacious family accommodations in Building 2 for groups of 3–5 people

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