Des trois poussins

A pleasant small hotel between montmartre and the opera district. first impressions are good as you enter into a small but smart and airy reception area, where staff are welcoming and friendly. we booked two rooms - one was spacious and equipped with a small kitchenette, while the other was a little cramped but clean and functional. on the other hand, the larger room was above the road so suffered occasional traffic noise, while the smaller room overlooked the courtyard garden and was more peaceful. breakfast is served up in a delightful vaulted basement with exposed stone walls, and is a help-yourself affair with a good choice of cereals, fruit, juice, yoghurts, cheese, bread and pastries. the location is convenient for montmartre and the theatre district - we visited paris for a performance of cabaret at the folies bergere, which was within easy walking distance. on the square at the end of the road, there's a clutch of restaurants and cafés -we liked the no stress café which served excellent tapas for lunch, together with a good range of salads and specials chalked up on a black board. car parking is available almost directly opposite the hotel (30€ for 24 hours), though be warned the car-park is very small with tight spaces and very steep ramps - not for the faint-hearted!

overall, the hotel served our purpose well and is recommendable for its location (families note it is right by the red light district so may not be suitable for those with children) and quality/price ratio. we had a good rate from hotels click (120€ per room per night including breakfast) but i wouldn't rate the hotel's rack rate as good value.

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