Hotel du Lion

Hotel du Lion is an auberge suitable to access my workplace. A couple of minutes of walking takes us to Gare de Denfert-Rochereau. You can see Rue Daguerre just crossing the road. The room is kept clean every day. Kind and helpful persons are at the desk.

Great cheap and cheerful hotel, clean, comfy and perfect for a short stay. Very close to Metro to see all the main sights of Paris (get a Navigo ticket for best value) and Orly airport shuttle only 3 mins walk. Staff very friendly and helpful!! Cafe Daguerre opposite was excellent for meals, and for coffee, the Terre Cafe Daguerre about 300m was the closest for a boutique coffee. Right opposite a supermarket and laneway for fresh fruit vendors, plenty of other little cafes nearby. The only downside is no tea/coffee facilities, but the Cafe Daguerre opposite is open till 2am so we went there for a cuppa in the evening. Otherwise, amazing, thank you!! 😊

Across the street from Denfert-Rochereau; super convenient for airport arrivals and departures (RER B, Orlybus). The hotel staff was friendly and attentive, and the room was clean. The neighborhood is pleasant though a bit far from central Paris (but close to transit). You have to leave your card key at the front desk whenever you go out. My only complaints were that the wifi did not reach my room (I had to use my mobile hotspot instead) and that the shower was so tiny I could barely raise my arms in it (and I'm thin). But I stayed in a very small single room; doubles may not have this problem. Also, the bathroom overhead light casts shadows in the mirror; I found it better to use the full-length mirror by the window instead.

I stayed here solo for 1 night on recommendation by my daughter/son-in-law. I chose it because it is on the RER B train line direct from CDG and close to Gare Montparnasse where I catch the TGV home to southern France. I was really happy with it. As all hotels in Paris, it’s small. But there is plenty of room to walk around the bed - a win compared to some hotels! I stayed on 4th floor and with my earplugs that I always wear, was so quiet that I slept till 11:00 am the next day! The bed and pillows were comfy; I didn’t even use my own travel pillow. The bathroom is tiny but it contains a nice sink with space for toiletries, a shower in tub, and toilet - all you need. The front desk attendants were nice and helpful. A guest was there when I was asking for help to get my 47 pound bag down the initial 20 steps to the outside entrance (there is an elevator to the rooms, up 3 steps) and helped me carry it downstairs. So absolutely kind of her! On my arrival, a male staff had carried it up those 20 steps to the reception. I LOVE the area around the hotel. There are numerous restaurants and breakfast spots open all hours. Across the street from the hotel is a walking street that contains a cheese shop, fruit shops, meet shops, plus Moroccan and a lovely bakery. So much to explore! Between the hotel and the train station is a taxi lineup plus multiple bus lines. It’s a perfect location to stay. I will definitely stay here again on my many runs up to Paris.