Hôtel Mercure Paris Tour Eiffel Grenelle

Great location! It's an 18-minute walk to the Eiffel Tower, and there's a metro station right across from the hotel entrance that goes directly to the Louvre in just a few stops. When we checked in, the hotel even upgraded our room. We were on the first floor, so no Eiffel Tower view, but it was very quiet. I imagine higher floors might get a bit of noise from the nearby metro. We were really lucky to find such a comfortable hotel in Paris! Plus, the room had a minibar and a capsule coffee machine (the coffee was amazing, super fragrant!)—all complimentary.

First off, the hotel's location is truly excellent. It's right next to a metro station, and you can walk to the Eiffel Tower in just over 10 minutes. Getting to attractions like the Louvre and Notre Dame by metro takes about 20 minutes. What really surprised me was that for a seemingly decent-sized hotel, my floor only had 5 rooms on one side. You step out of the elevator and are practically at the end of the hallway – the space is shockingly small. The room itself isn't huge, just barely sufficient. Only one room on the floor gets good natural light; the others are quite dim. There's a fantastic Chinese restaurant about a 15-minute walk away. The Western-style breakfast was perfect for me as someone who works out regularly, but it might not be ideal for those accustomed to Chinese cuisine. They do have a gym, but it's very small – good enough for a quick workout if you're on a short trip. Overall, I'd still recommend staying here.

The hotel is right by the subway station, which is quite convenient. However, the room is a bit small; there's hardly any space once you put down your luggage. Breakfast was a bit monotonous, with very limited options, making it feel a little overpriced.