Maison Barbès Hotel in Paris

I recommend staying elsewhere if you are over 30 and want to feel safe. There are homeless and their nasty mattresses, and SO many sketchy men at every corner. I was scared walking back to the hotel every evening. They also yelled all night long out our window.
I will say the staff were absolutely amazing and so kind, but the location and not feeling safe was NOT worth it.

I strongly advise against booking this hotel. Please read carefully before making the same mistake I did:
1. Misleading photos & tiny rooms, The room you get looks nothing like the photos. Mine had a depressing view onto pipes, was very small, dark, and felt cramped.
2. No amenities whatsoever, There is literally nothing in the room besides a bed, one bottle of water, and towels. No kettle, no coffee/tea service, no toiletries, no minibar. For a so-called “4-star” hotel, this is unacceptable.
3. Unclear deposit policy, They demanded a €100 deposit “in case of damage” to a room that had almost nothing in it. Many guests report they were not informed about this in advance.
4. Unhelpful staff, Morning staff refused to accommodate early check-in, and evening staff withheld my paid room key until I sorted out the deposit. Their attitude was unfriendly and unprofessional.
5. Overpriced, Paying around €150 per night for such poor standards is outrageous. Many guests describe it as “overpriced for what you get.”
6. Unpleasant facilities, The hotel itself feels more like a cage than a boutique property. The so-called lobby/reception/kitchen is the size of a small bedroom.
7. Poor location, the neighborhood feels unsafe at night, noisy, and not pleasant to walk around.
8. Not a real 4-star hotel, this should not be rated as 4 stars. The lack of services, tiny rooms, poor lighting, and misleading photos confirm this.