 The area itself is close to a major railway station which was good for us and surrounded by many poor value for money eating places which is a major city thing And food and drink prices at the hotel were expensive 
 Really nice stay over near to the Gare de l est and on our homeward journey from visiting several Greek islands The reception staff including John the Baptist were spot on Our room was of a good size as was the bathroom and we had 2 chairs We experienced no traffic or fellow traveller noise and the air condition was fine 