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Hotel Le Chat Noir

★★★★
9.3
Booking score
4.2
Google rating
801
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2009
Built / renovated
8+
Highest floor guests reported
11%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2009 ·Location 4.2
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Verdict

Is Hotel Le Chat Noir Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.3/10 Booking.com4.2/5 Google801 reviews read4-star

As of 20 September 2026, 801 guest reviews give Hotel Le Chat Noir 9.3/10 on Booking.com and 4.2/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Unbeatable location directly steps from Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, and Metro stations Blanche and Pigalle, making Paris attractions easily walkable or minutes away via public transit. 156 reviews.

Pest check

Bed Bugs and Pest Reports at Hotel Le Chat Noir — What 801 Reviews Say

None of the 801 guest reviews we read for Hotel Le Chat Noir mention bed bugs, cockroaches, mice or other pests.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Hotel Le Chat Noir: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Severe and recurring noise complaints: paper-thin walls transmit neighbors' conversations and footsteps; street-side rooms face relentless nightlife noise, drunks yelling, nightclub music until 4am, and morning construction, making sleep nearly impossible without earplugs. 73 reviews
  • Location in the heart of the red-light district with sex shops, strip clubs, and adult venues directly adjacent or across the street, making it entirely unsuitable and disturbing for families with children, and creating an uncomfortable or unsafe atmosphere for solo female travelers. 48 reviews
  • Air conditioning is frequently broken or inadequate, rooms overheat with no cooling relief, and heating systems lack proper control; multiple guests report being unable to cool down even in spring/summer despite opening windows. 31 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Rooms facing Boulevard de Clichy (main street) are extremely noisy with nightlife, traffic, and drunks
  • Rooms adjacent to or near the elevator
  • Ground/lower floors near street and nightclubs
What guests praise

Hotel Le Chat Noir Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Hotel Le Chat Noir sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Unbeatable location directly steps from Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, and Metro stations Blanche and Pigalle, making Paris attractions easily walkable or minutes away via public transit. 156 reviews
  • Exceptionally friendly, helpful, and professional front-desk staff (especially staff members named André, Delphine, Mariam, and Mohamed) who go beyond expectations with restaurant recommendations, late check-in accommodations, and personal touches like tea and honey for sick guests. 127 reviews
  • Comfortable, large beds consistently praised as among the best hotel beds guests have ever slept in, with high-quality linens and generous pillow counts. 103 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Hotel Le Chat Noir?

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  • Upper floors (6th–8th) away from Boulevard de Clichy main street
  • Rooms not facing the main boulevard are significantly quieter
  • Suite on 8th floor reported as well-insulated
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Hotel Le Chat Noir

We read 801 public guest reviews of Hotel Le Chat Noir, 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 Le Chat Noir and believe something here is wrong, write to members@hotelshortlist.com and we will review it.

What guests love

Unbeatable location directly steps from Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, and Metro stations Blanche and Pigalle, making Paris attractions easily walkable or minutes away via public transit. (156×)
Exceptionally friendly, helpful, and professional front-desk staff (especially staff members named André, Delphine, Mariam, and Mohamed) who go beyond expectations with restaurant recommendations, late check-in accommodations, and personal touches like tea and honey for sick guests. (127×)
Comfortable, large beds consistently praised as among the best hotel beds guests have ever slept in, with high-quality linens and generous pillow counts. (103×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Severe and recurring noise complaints: paper-thin walls transmit neighbors' conversations and footsteps; street-side rooms face relentless nightlife noise, drunks yelling, nightclub music until 4am, and morning construction, making sleep nearly impossible without earplugs. (73×)
Location in the heart of the red-light district with sex shops, strip clubs, and adult venues directly adjacent or across the street, making it entirely unsuitable and disturbing for families with children, and creating an uncomfortable or unsafe atmosphere for solo female travelers. (48×)
Air conditioning is frequently broken or inadequate, rooms overheat with no cooling relief, and heating systems lack proper control; multiple guests report being unable to cool down even in spring/summer despite opening windows. (31×)
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Guest sentiment — 801 rated reviews
82% positive (656)9% neutral (76)9% negative (69)

Review history 801 dated reviews · 2009-01 → 2026-09

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Monthly average (1–5)Smoothed trendReview volume
Review counts: 801 Google

What the trend suggests

Possible decline2024-11 – 2025-0278% confidence
Four consecutive months of falling ratings from 3.63 (Nov 2024) → 3.5 (Dec 2024) → 3.83 (Jan 2025) → 2.67 (Feb 2025), with Feb marking the lowest point in the post-2017 period. Review snippets from 2025-Q1 show emerging complaints about noise isolation ('can hear all noise from outside the rooms', 'old and with a peculiar aroma'), air conditioning failures ('Air con didn't work'), and cleanliness concerns ('room and communal areas smelt like urine'), consistent with a genuine deterioration rather than transient noise.
Emerging issue2024-Q4 – 2026-Q275% confidence
Noise isolation and soundproofing complaints have become prominent and sustained in recent quarters (2024-Q4 onwards), appearing in ~15% of reviewed snippets. Specific complaints include 'walls are thin, really noisy', 'windows had to be open because the aircon didn't work properly', 'no idea how can this place be rated as 4 star hotel', and 'having windows that block no noise is totally inadmissible'. This contrasts sharply with 2021-Q4 snippets praising 'no sound from the street' and 'not hearing a thing', suggesting either actual deterioration in room maintenance or shifting guest expectations post-COVID.
Emerging issue2023-Q3 – 2026-Q272% confidence
Cleanliness and maintenance concerns have risen noticeably in recent review periods. Complaints about 'mold all over the shower', 'shabby walls right from the entrance', 'terrible smell', 'traces on curtains', 'paint chipping and falling off', and 'stale/musty odours' appear frequently in 2024-Q4 and 2025-2026 snippets, whereas such complaints were rare or absent in the 2018–2022 period when ratings were consistently 4.0+. This pattern suggests systemic maintenance neglect rather than isolated incidents.
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What guests report

View
Rooms on upper floors facing Eiffel Tower offer stunning views; rooms facing Boulevard de Clichy suffer from street noise and less desirable vistas.
Bed & mattress
Large, comfortable beds with high-quality linens; one of the best-reviewed aspects of the hotel; some single beds reported as less comfortable.
Bathroom & water
Spacious with high water pressure and excellent hot water; modern and well-designed; some issues with sink drainage and limited storage shelving.
Wi-Fi
Reported as good and reliable by most guests; one review noted it was slow/difficult for social media use.
Breakfast
Basic buffet €10–15/person with croissants (often frozen), charcuterie, cheese, eggs, fruits, juices, coffee; quality inconsistent and selection limited; worth skipping for nearby bakeries.
AC / heating
Unreliable; frequently broken or non-functional; poor heating/cooling control; rooms overheat; AC only available seasonally in some rooms.
Elevator
Available

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Local knowledge

Request a room away from Boulevard de Clichy (main street) and away from the elevator to minimize noise; upper floors are quieter.
Bring earplugs or blackout headphones regardless of floor—the red-light district never fully sleeps, especially Thursday–Sunday.
The keycard system requires buzzing reception to enter the building; staff are quick but plan 2–3 minutes for re-entry after outings.
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Upper floors (6th–8th) away from Boulevard de Clichy main street
  • Rooms not facing the main boulevard are significantly quieter
  • Suite on 8th floor reported as well-insulated
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Rooms facing Boulevard de Clichy (main street) are extremely noisy with nightlife, traffic, and drunks
  • Rooms adjacent to or near the elevator
  • Ground/lower floors near street and nightclubs
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 6% of reviews mention design
  • Black cat/Le Chat Noir theme references historic Belle Époque cabaret with consistent quirky, bohemian aesthetic
  • Modern boutique hotel with stylish, artistically distinctive interiors despite small footprint
  • Dark, moody décor with character that creates intimate, trendy Paris atmosphere

Rooms & categories

4 room types
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Double Classic
Double Classic
HeatingNon-SmokingTelevisionGrab bar - near toiletIron/ironing board (on request)Soundproofed rooms
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Double Room, Standard
Double Room, Standard
HeatingNon-SmokingTelevisionGrab bar - near toiletIron/ironing board (on request)Soundproofed rooms
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Apartment
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HeatingNon-SmokingTelevisionGrab bar - near toiletIron/ironing board (on request)Soundproofed rooms
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Prestige Suite,
Prestige Suite,
Non-SmokingTelevisionGrab bar - near toiletElectric kettleIron/ironing board (on request)Soundproofed rooms
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Questions about Hotel Le Chat Noir

How is Hotel Le Chat Noir rated?
Hotel Le Chat Noir scores 9.3/10 on Booking.com and 4.2/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for Hotel Le Chat Noir?
HotelShortlist analysed 801 guest reviews for Hotel Le Chat Noir to build this verified profile.
Is Hotel Le Chat Noir a 4-star hotel?
Yes — Hotel Le Chat Noir is a 4-star property in Paris.
What do guests love about Hotel Le Chat Noir?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Unbeatable location directly steps from Moulin Rouge, Montmartre, and Metro stations Blanche and Pigalle, making Paris attractions easily walkable or minutes away via public transit.
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How Hotel Le Chat Noir Compares to Other Paris Hotels

Hotel Le Chat Noir: Booking.com 9.3/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Paris:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-09-20.