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202 Rue De Rivoli
Paris 75001
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Always check on construction before booking a hotel
This is a true 3-star hotel, unlike many others with that rating . There were two 4-person elevators. The bed was large; the bathroom was spacious and contained a real shower, (but of course, no shower curtain, so the floor got wet.) Like all French rooms there was a paucity of outlets. The toilet leaked water all day and night. The American breakfast is certainly adequate but expensive, and you would do better to go out to a nearby cafe. Wifi is always challenging in France. The concierge was young and inexperienced and couldn't help us much with restaurants. The dining room was not inviting enough to lure us in. The location is unbeatable and courtyard rooms are quiet. The Rue de Rivoli has become chintzy and touristy, but the Jardin is just across the street. All in all, a good value.
Neighbourhood recommendations: 1st Arrondissment, if you are interested in museums and value peace and quiet.
Getting there: Avoid JFK at all costs.
St James & Alban
I have been going to the St James & Alban Hotel for over fifty(!) years. It is old, but the rooms are large with high ceilings, the staff attentive, and the location is ideal. Just in front of the Louvre Museum. The price wasn't bad either.
A Youth Hostel is probably cleaner that this place
The very unhelpful staff watched as we unloaded our 10 bags of luggage from the taxi. Room looked like my college dorm. Ongoing construction mess in the lobby. I could go on with a long list of reasons why you shouldn't stay here, but you should get the point by now.
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Know Before You Go
Renovation Notice
The hotel will be renovating from 30 June 2010 to 31 December 2010. The following areas are affected:
Completion dates are subject to change. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
This renovation information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.
Mandatory hotel-imposed fees
The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
General Information
What to expect: Despite its prime location on the busy Rue de Rivoli, The Saint-James & Albany is a quiet hotel thanks to a buffer zone of private courtyards and a garden. Business guests, leisure travelers, and families have plenty of space to enjoy the public lounge areas in an atmosphere that’s grand without being stuffy.
Amenity highlights: Two of the hotel’s magnificent reception rooms are decorated in classic period style, with crystal chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling window doors that open onto the garden patio during warmer weather. Fully-equipped meeting rooms in smaller sizes are also available. The concierge can help arrange many outdoor activities in Paris and the near suburbs.
Insider tip: To avoid standing outside in long lines for the Louvre Museum, avoid the glass pyramid entrance and enter instead through the underground shopping center, Carrousel du Louvre, at 99 Rue de Rivoli.
Property Amenities
The Saint James & Albany Hotel-Spa has 24-hour room service, a multilingual staff, and translation services. It is fully equipped to provide business and reception facilities for 10-350 guests, with many spaces featuring natural lighting and period architecture. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel's public areas.
The Spa features an indoor pool, massage, and beauty services.
Please note: Access to The Spa is reserved for hotel guests only.
Rooms
A former royal residence dating from the 17th century, Saint James & Albany Hotel-Spa, Paris, offers 200 rooms with period decor and warm colors. Rooms overlook the inner courtyards or quiet side street. Updated bathrooms include second telephones.
High-speed (wired) Internet access is complimentary.
Room Amenities
Recreation
The hotel is equipped with a 19-metre indoor pool, turkish bath, spa, fitness center with cardio machines and weights, and a children’s pool. The Tuileries Gardens and riverbanks of the Seine are popular Parisian jogging spots.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
Spa
Located in the heart of Paris, the Saint James Spa features seven ethnic massage massage treatments with black pepper of lemon-based exotic balms, coconut-based vegetable oils or mint, cardamon, camomille, or green tea aromatic oils.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Standard Room
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One king, one queen, or two twin beds. Approximately 20 square metres. View of inner courtyards or quiet side streets. Period decor and warm colors. Large desk and abundant closet space. Updated bathroom with second phone. Other features: Modem Internet access, pay movies, minibar, in-room safe. |
superieur room
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One king, one queen, or two twin beds. Approximately 25 square metres. Separate sitting area with sofa bed. View of inner courtyards or private garden. Period decor and warm colors. Large desk and abundant closet space. Updated bathroom with second phone. Other features: Modem Internet access, pay movies, minibar, in-room safe. Bathrobes. |
Junior Suite Triple
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One double bed and two twin beds. Approximately 30 square metres. Separate sitting area. Two telephones with modem connections, and a large bathroom with double vanities. |
Junior suite
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One double bed. Approximately 30 square metres. Separate sitting area with sofabed. Period decor and warm colours. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Clock radio. Minibar. In-room safe. Bathroom with phone and hair dryer. |
Standard Room with breakfast
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1 double bed. Desk. In-room safe. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. Phone. Minibar. Bathroom phone. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Turndown service. Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking only. |