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Hotel Design Sorbonne vs Mama Shelter Paris East

Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Mama Shelter Paris scores significantly better than Hotel Design Sorbonne. Mama Shelter Paris comes in at #10 in Paris with approval from 13 reviewers like EuroCheapo, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.

Hotel Design Sorbonne
Hotel Design Sorbonne
7 / 10
6 rue Victor Cousin, 05 Arr., 75005 Paris
From $149 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Business Center
  • Dry Cleaning
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Long a favorite with the parents of Sorbonne students, this hotel has been decorated in luscious turquoise, green, and orange."
Time Out Time Out
"It's out with the old at this charming, freshly renovated hotel... with bold, designer wallpapers, floral prints, lush fabrics and quotes from French literature woven into the carpets." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Intimate and cozy, this hotel boasts a mix of classic furniture and contemporary lines with modernized baroque décor."
Fodor's Fodor's
"For what French students pay to study at the Sorbonne, visitors can stay a few nights next door at this swanky design hotel." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
"The Hotel Design Sorbonne is a sleek three-star "design hotel" with a boutique style, modern furniture, and dramatic lighting." Full review
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Mama Shelter Paris East
Mama Shelter Paris East
8 / 10
109 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
From $91 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"One of the most talked about hotels in Paris, Mama Shelter... justifies the hype."
Michelin Guide 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 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Don't expect an ounce of classical Parisian charm—the hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Designed by Philippe Starck, Mama Shelter is located in 20th arrondisement not far from Père Lachaise Cemetery." Full review
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