 Limited restaurants around the hotel To get to main tourist attractions museums etc at least 1 hour walk Large African population in this area Although never approached felt intimidated walking down main street 
 This hotel is situated directly across the road from Gare de l est train station We had a front room with views of the train station which was surprisingly quiet 10 15 minute walk from here to Gare de Nord with 20kg suitcases 1flight of stairs to negotiate on the way to catch train to airport Metro accessible via Gare de l est and train staff very helpful when purchasing tickets 