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Paris

L'imprimerie Hôtel

★★★★
9.2
Booking score
4.7
Google rating
659
Total reviews
★★★★
Star rating
≈2017
Built / renovated
Romain
Owner
2+
Highest floor guests reported
2%
Noise mentions
Engine scores ·Newness ≈2017 ·Location 4.7
Member rate
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Verdict

Is L'imprimerie Hôtel Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.2/10 Booking.com4.7/5 Google500 reviews read4-star

As of 25 September 2026, 500 guest reviews give L'imprimerie Hôtel 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile with personalized service, restaurant recommendations, and genuine hospitality that makes guests feel valued 187 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at L'imprimerie Hôtel: Which Rooms to Avoid

  • Rigid, unsympathetic cancellation and refund policies with no compassion shown for documented emergencies like visa rejections, treating guests as purely transactional rather than human 5 reviews
  • Inconsistent housekeeping quality with serious hygiene lapses including blood stains on bedding, hair in bathrooms, failed drain maintenance, and ignored 'do not disturb' signs 4 reviews
  • Unreliable plumbing and drainage issues including clogged showers, non-functional taps, dirty water overflow from drains, and inadequate problem resolution 5 reviews
Rooms to avoid
  • Rooms near elevator shafts (occasional mechanical noise)
  • Rooms near bar/lounge areas (evening activity noise)
What guests praise

L'imprimerie Hôtel Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

L'imprimerie Hôtel sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

  • Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile with personalized service, restaurant recommendations, and genuine hospitality that makes guests feel valued 187 reviews
  • Peaceful, quiet location set back in a private courtyard away from street traffic, providing a serene oasis despite proximity to central Paris 156 reviews
  • High-quality, generous breakfast buffet with fresh local products, quality croissants, varied continental options, and dietary accommodations that rivals fine dining 142 reviews
Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at L'imprimerie Hôtel?

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  • Ground floor rooms in courtyard quietest
  • Away from elevator and lift machinery
  • Room 220 (balcony, highly praised for quiet)
Method

How HotelShortlist Researched L'imprimerie Hôtel

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What guests love

Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile with personalized service, restaurant recommendations, and genuine hospitality that makes guests feel valued (187×)
Peaceful, quiet location set back in a private courtyard away from street traffic, providing a serene oasis despite proximity to central Paris (156×)
High-quality, generous breakfast buffet with fresh local products, quality croissants, varied continental options, and dietary accommodations that rivals fine dining (142×)
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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Rigid, unsympathetic cancellation and refund policies with no compassion shown for documented emergencies like visa rejections, treating guests as purely transactional rather than human (5×)
Inconsistent housekeeping quality with serious hygiene lapses including blood stains on bedding, hair in bathrooms, failed drain maintenance, and ignored 'do not disturb' signs (4×)
Unreliable plumbing and drainage issues including clogged showers, non-functional taps, dirty water overflow from drains, and inadequate problem resolution (5×)
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Parking note. Problematic — No parking included at hotel; nearby garage costs €14-22/day; street parking risky due to French driving attitudes.

What guests report

View
Rooms in courtyard have garden views; upper floors have rooftop terrace access
Bed & mattress
Premium comfortable beds with high-quality mattresses, choice of pillow sizes, some guests noted overly soft mattresses
Bathroom & water
Modern spacious bathrooms with rain shower heads, water filters, pressure control; occasional hot water and drainage issues reported
Wi-Fi
Excellent in lobby and most areas; occasional dead zones and connectivity outages in some rooms
Breakfast
Excellent quality buffet 7am-10am (11am weekends) with fresh croissants, charcuterie, cheeses, fruits, eggs, pastries; worth the 16€ supplement
AC / heating
Excellent silent air conditioning with individual thermostat control; some reports of rooms being cold or difficult to adjust temperature
Elevator
Available

Local knowledge

Book sauna/gym 1 hour in advance at reception to ensure availability and proper setup
Request a room away from elevators if you're sensitive to mechanical noise
If booking a queen bed, explicitly request it not be two twins pushed together to avoid mattress gaps
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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings
  • Ground floor rooms in courtyard quietest
  • Away from elevator and lift machinery
  • Room 220 (balcony, highly praised for quiet)
Noisy rooms to avoid
  • Rooms near elevator shafts (occasional mechanical noise)
  • Rooms near bar/lounge areas (evening activity noise)
Extra charges guests were surprised by
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Character & facilities

Design & character 19% of reviews mention design
  • Converted historic printing factory with industrial-modern aesthetic honoring original architecture
  • Stylish boutique design with attention to detail, modern furnishings, artistic photos of former print house
  • Garden courtyard, rooftop terrace, and bar lounge create sophisticated indoor-outdoor ambiance
Gym & fitness Basic
  • Small fitness room with elliptical, stationary bike, treadmill, and basic weight machines
  • Sauna and gym in same small space without dedicated recovery area
  • Adequate for light workouts but minimal equipment for serious training
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Questions about L'imprimerie Hôtel

How is L'imprimerie Hôtel rated?
L'imprimerie Hôtel scores 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.
How many guest reviews were analysed for L'imprimerie Hôtel?
HotelShortlist analysed 500 guest reviews for L'imprimerie Hôtel to build this verified profile.
Is L'imprimerie Hôtel a 4-star hotel?
Yes — L'imprimerie Hôtel is a 4-star property in Paris.
What do guests love about L'imprimerie Hôtel?
The most-mentioned positive in guest reviews: Exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional staff who consistently go the extra mile with personalized service, restaurant recommendations, and genuine hospitality that makes guests feel valued
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How L'imprimerie Hôtel Compares to Other Paris Hotels

L'imprimerie Hôtel: Booking.com 9.2/10, 4-star. Other researched hotels in Paris:

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Review data verified & refreshed 2026-09-25.