from Pensacola – Tripadvisor
We stayed at the Jeu de Paume in Nov. of 2002. It was recommended by a friend who visits Paris often. We were very pleased with the hotel. While not luxurious (which apparently is typical for smaller boutique hotels in Paris) our room was comfortable, and the marble bathroom was clean and well-appointed. Be aware that, as least in our room, the toilet is not in the same room as the tub and sink, but in its own closet near the door of the room. Our room was on the first floor, right next to the lobby, and we were concerned it would be noisy, but we had no problems with noise from the lobby. The room had french doors that opened right on to the courtyard. As it was chilly and rainy when we were there, no one used the courtyard, so it was very quiet and peaceful. (I’ve been told that street-facing rooms in the hotel are noisier.) Also, the room has no A/C, not a problem in November, but could be in July. The staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful, and not at all distainful of our American status. Many staff people spoke at least some English. Also, one staffer often brought her dog to work–a homey touch appreciated by a dog lover like me.
The location was absolutely perfect–on the Isle St. Louis, right in the heart of Paris. It is actually more of a residential neighborhood, quaint and romantic, with shops and restaurants lining the narrow streets. We never had to walk more than a couple of blocks to find a nice restaurant. We were just a few blocks from Notre Dame Cathedral, and a metro stop, and within walking distance of the Louvre Museum. Very “Paris”–we would definitely stay there again.
