Citadines République Paris

I travelled solo for a long weekend. It was the perfect place to come back after long days of visiting around the city. You have your own private kitchenette, free coffee and tea in the main cafeteria and the bed is very comfortable. I read the reviews before booking and had mixed feelings. However, knowing you are going with a Citadines, there are no surprises. The staff was extremely friendly, which is not always a given when in Paris. The location is really great, a few steps from the busy Marais and Canal St. Martin, but the room was pretty silent.

The apartment meets the basic needs for a family with 2 children, though nothing fancy. Some of the furniture and decorations are very dated, but overall the apartment was nice. Cleanliness not great, but at a satisfactory level.

The staff is what makes this place. I was welcomed with a bottle of water and an ice lolly because it was really hot in Paris. Throughout the stay the staff was attentive and always ready to help. The location is great, too, with plenty of nice bakeries and restaurants in the Oberkampf area. The rooms are basic but perfectly equipped, clean and with very comfortable beds. There is a launderette in the basement for longer stays.

As we were travelling as a family of four, having a separate room from the kids was great. Would say the room is too small for four adults but was fine with 2 adults and 2 kids. We travelled a fair bit around Europe so having a lift to get to the top floor was great. Location is amazing...close to Metro and amazing shops and restaurants. Walking distance to the Seine and attractions (kids were 8 & 10 and walked no issues). Staff were amazing and very helpful.

I did not request a preference for a quiet room? However the room was lovely, newly refurbished, very clean. And with air con which was definitely needed. I requested twin beds in the bedroom which was fulfilled.