How is Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris rated?

Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris scores 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

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HotelShortlist analysed 230 guest reviews for Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris to build this verified profile.

Is Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris a 4-star hotel?

Yes — Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris is a 4-star property in Paris.

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Paris

Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris

Name: Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris
Address: Paris

★★★★

9.2

Booking score

4.7

Google rating

293

Total reviews

★★★★

Star rating

≈2014

Built / renovated

Highest floor guests reported

Noise mentions

Engine scores ·Newness ≈2014 ·Location 4.7

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Verdict

Is Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris Worth It? The Honest Verdict

9.2/10 Booking.com4.7/5 Google230 reviews read4-star

As of 25 September 2026, 230 guest reviews give Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris 9.2/10 on Booking.com and 4.7/5 on Google.

Most-repeated praise: Exceptional location within a 5-minute walk of Notre-Dame, Seine, Pont Neuf, and the Latin Quarter's restaurants, galleries, and cafés, making it a strategic base for exploring Paris on foot 89 reviews.

Complaints

Noise and Room Complaints at Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris: Which Rooms to Avoid

Poor noise insulation and single-pane windows allow significant street noise, particularly early morning street cleaning trucks and nighttime drunks, disrupting sleep quality despite the quiet location 5 reviews
Rooms are genuinely small even by Parisian standards, with tight closets, narrow stairs, and a tiny claustrophobic elevator that only fits two people with small luggage 4 reviews
Hotel does not deliver the promised 4-star experience—design appears cheap in person despite attractive photos, amenities are basic, and value proposition does not justify premium pricing 3 reviews

Rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms (particularly ground level and lower floors near street cleaning morning operations)
Rooms near Saint-Michel fountain area (nighttime crowd noise)

What guests praise

Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris Reviews — What Guests Actually Say vs the Marketing

Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris sells itself as a 4-star hotel. What guests repeat most:

Exceptional location within a 5-minute walk of Notre-Dame, Seine, Pont Neuf, and the Latin Quarter's restaurants, galleries, and cafés, making it a strategic base for exploring Paris on foot 89 reviews
Outstanding and genuinely caring staff—particularly Jean-Marie, Henri, and Basile—who provide warm welcomes, proactive restaurant recommendations, help with transportation logistics, and go above and beyond to accommodate special requests 87 reviews
Beautiful, high-quality French continental breakfast served fresh to the table with pastries, croissants, eggs, fruit, yogurt, cheese, and excellent coffee; worth the extra cost and available until noon 68 reviews

Room requests

Which Room Should You Ask For at Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris?

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Room 27 (noted for technical humming sound despite being quiet overall)

Method

How HotelShortlist Researched Relais Hotel Du Vieux Paris

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What guests love

Exceptional location within a 5-minute walk of Notre-Dame, Seine, Pont Neuf, and the Latin Quarter's restaurants, galleries, and cafés, making it a strategic base for exploring Paris on foot (89×)

Outstanding and genuinely caring staff—particularly Jean-Marie, Henri, and Basile—who provide warm welcomes, proactive restaurant recommendations, help with transportation logistics, and go above and beyond to accommodate special requests (87×)

Beautiful, high-quality French continental breakfast served fresh to the table with pastries, croissants, eggs, fruit, yogurt, cheese, and excellent coffee; worth the extra cost and available until noon (68×)

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Watch-outs · 8 recorded

Poor noise insulation and single-pane windows allow significant street noise, particularly early morning street cleaning trucks and nighttime drunks, disrupting sleep quality despite the quiet location (5×)

Rooms are genuinely small even by Parisian standards, with tight closets, narrow stairs, and a tiny claustrophobic elevator that only fits two people with small luggage (4×)

Hotel does not deliver the promised 4-star experience—design appears cheap in person despite attractive photos, amenities are basic, and value proposition does not justify premium pricing (3×)

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What guests report

View

Seine and Notre-Dame visible from some rooms; skylight views from loft suites; street-facing rooms overlook charming Latin Quarter streets; limited views overall

Bed & mattress

Consistently praised as very comfortable and of high quality; some guests noted mattress on stiffer side but still restful

Bathroom & water

Modern and updated with good hot water; some rooms have older showerheads and faulty controls; small shower spaces; jacuzzi tub does not function properly in some suites

Wi-Fi

Unreliable and weak; only works consistently in bathrooms; not suitable for remote work

Breakfast

Excellent quality, fresh French continental fare served at table; worth the cost; available until noon

AC / heating

Reliable and effective; highly appreciated during heat waves; functioning well in all reviewed rooms

Elevator

Available

Local knowledge

Use the small elevator for luggage; stairs are extremely narrow and difficult to navigate with bags

Ask for Jean-Marie, Henri, or Basile at reception—staff members repeatedly praised for exceptional service and local recommendations

Breakfast is served until noon (not just morning), great option if you prefer a later start

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Room intel

Quiet rooms / wings

Room 27 (noted for technical humming sound despite being quiet overall)

Noisy rooms to avoid

Street-facing rooms (particularly ground level and lower floors near street cleaning morning operations)
Rooms near Saint-Michel fountain area (nighttime crowd noise)

Extra charges guests were surprised by

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Character & facilities

Design & character 12% of reviews mention design

Historic 15th-16th century building with exposed wooden beams and vintage upholstered walls creating authentic Parisian character
Elegant restoration balancing old-world charm with seamless modern conveniences without compromising architectural integrity
Rooms feature classic décor, antique furnishings, and thoughtful design creating fairy-tale ambiance

Family facilities

Can accommodate a baby bed in rooms with advance notice
Staff specially accommodated families with infants and small children
Loft-style suites appeal to children with mezzanine sleeping areas

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