 Was not aware that the hotel is undergoing major renovations for some time yet I arrived with the stylish main entry shown in the photos being closed off by high metal fencing and a note directing guest to the temporary entry This was around the corner through a narrow passage way and reception was on the 1st floor Only one lift to be used by guests and staff so could take quite a long time to move from floor to floor at busy times I feel that guests like me who booked well in advance last year should have been notified of these inconveniences and given the chance to choose elsewhere 
 Directly across the road from Gare du Nord Plenty of good restaurants and cafes around it Decor of the room was good with a comfortable lounge chair and small round table as well as a long desk 