 We were initially given a smoking room and I have no idea how that happened However the staff made it right and put us in a really nice non smoking room on a higher floor after The downside of the location It feels like a dangerous high crime area Sirens all times of the day and night We saw a theft and brawl in the middle of our dinner from inside the restaurant beside the hotel with a victim being carried out by stretcher The restaurant owners were great and very calm but it was a little unnerving for us To be clear we felt very safe in the hotel 
 The location was ideal if you are travelling by train from Gare du Nord as it is literally across the street from the station The breakfast was the best we had during our stay in Paris Coffee fresh juices fruits pastries cheeses and meats It was really good 