Hotel Magenta 38 by Happyculture

Location, staff was nice

This is the second time we stay there. The staff is super friendly and the Italian soda and coffee in the lobby 24/7 are lovely touches. The rooms are cosy and some of them have balconies, which, well, obviously I don’t need to add anything: balconies in Paris. You’re super close to Gare de l’Est and the canal.

The style of the room was pretty! We were popped into the top room (attic room), which just gave it so much charm, with smaller windows in the ceiling as skylights, but this gave a beautiful view of the skyline of Paris as if from a movie. Bed was comfy. The bathroom was very functional and clean. Staff were always happy to help. But quiet but helpful. Free coffee was a bonus and comp water from reception. Pretty close to the main station, Charles De Gaulle. Would happily stay here again and already plan on.

The breakfast was plentiful and varied with fruit and yogurt as well as bread, pastries, pancakes eggs, ham and sausage and more. The staff were all friendly, professional and welcoming. There is a lift which is great for luggage but you can also work out by climbing the stairs which is great for a gentle cardio work out. It is a 15 minute walk to or from the Gare du Nord and even quicker to the Gare de L'Est. The breakfast room was being decorated (after the end of each service) so we were able to see the progress made each day and admire the workmanship.

As a woman travelling alone, security is important to me, and I liked the way the main entrance was locked (you needed to be buzzed in) once it got dark. I know Paris well and the location was handy to Gare du Nord (I travelled via Eurostar) and within easy walk (or close to bus routes/underground stations if you prefer) of anywhere I wanted to go. The hotel was clean, my room well-appointed and very clean. I don't eat breakfast so I didn't pay the extra for that service & cannot comment on it. The free coffee and tea and filtered water in the hotel lobby were most welcome. I stayed over Christmas and the staff were wonderful to me, and to any other guests that I saw them interacting with. One in particular, Ann-Sophie was most hospitable and although she was professional, she was very friendly and welcoming to everyone and made coming into the hotel a pleasure with her smile and greeting. She, and all the other staff, spoke English to a high standard. I would stay here again without any hesitation whatsoever.