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Hotel des Grandes Ecoles vs Mama Shelter Paris East
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Mama Shelter Paris ranks significantly better than Hotel des Grandes Ecoles. Mama Shelter Paris is ranked #16 in Paris with approval from 14 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
Hotel des Grandes Ecoles
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75 rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Family Friendly
- Accessible
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide
Star
"The rooms are pretty in a modest sort of way, with floral wallpaper and old-fashioned furnishings, and the welcome is homely and sincere."
Frommer's
"Few hotels in the neighborhood offer so much low-key charm at such reasonable prices."
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Fodor's
"Distributed among a trio of three-story buildings, Madame Le Floch's rooms have a distinct grandmotherly vibe with flowery wallpaper and lace bedspreads."
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Lonely Planet
"Spanning three buildings, this welcoming hotel just north of place de la Contrescarpe has one of the loveliest situations in the Latin Quarter."
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DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is a cluster of three small houses around a beautiful garden, where you can breakfast in good weather."
Mama Shelter Paris East
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109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
From $91 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
Star
"One of the most talked about hotels in Paris, Mama Shelter... justifies the hype."
Michelin Guide
"Philippe Starck is behind the refined, fantasy decor in this huge hotel, which is at the cutting edge of contemporary design."
Frommer's
"The low rates make the rooms a great value. This is a place for the young and hip, and the bar is a local hot spot."
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Fodor's
"Don't expect an ounce of classical Parisian charm—the hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool."
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Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter is located in 20th arrondisement not far from Père Lachaise Cemetery."
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