Hotel Duminy Vendome - Paris

7.2

Rooms are very small and without a lot of storage space, but the staff are friendly and the location superb. The breakfast area is very nice, even if the service is somewhat erratic - there seemed to be a permanent shortage of large plates. Depending on where your room is located, you'll need to use the side elevator not to have to carry your bags through a short flight of steps -something the front desk staff didn't warn us about. All in all (given prices for four-star hotels) not a bad buy.

8.8

Very nice hotel with a very good breakfast and in a very good location. The metro is very near and also Place Vendome, Place de la Concorde and The Louvre. The room is not very large but is good. The air conditioning works well and the bathroom is good. The LCD TV is also very good (LOEWE). It also had a minibar with all the stuf you'l need. The employees are very nice.

6.4

It's very close to the Louvre from where you can take bus or Metro to explore this city.

6.2

Room next to lift with resulting minor noise into room. Drain plug in bath broken. Mildew on walls in bath. Tiny bathtub. Mgmt offered free breakfast. Wifi 17 euro per 24 hr. Location is great. Not great, not terrible.

7.9

I both used the hotel for leisure and business purposes. Both times it was excellent.

6.7

Staff at desk wanted payment in advance even though they had my credit card number, they said they ask everyone this who stay longer than one night is asked to pay in advance.

8.4

They charged me in front for all 7 nights and it wasn't very nice . Is there a problem that we are Romanian?? In rest they were ok.

10

During our stay, a fire (not at the hotel) caused a 2 day power outage in the entire district, including the Louvre. The staff went above and beyond to help relocate us to another hotel for one night, arranging transportation both ways, and bringing in extra help. They helped to carry luggage down the stairs from our 6th floor room. All of this with no electricity and working all day and into the night by flashlights. As others have mentioned, the rooms are small, typical for Paris inner city. However, that is why we booked the larger "superior" room, which is still reasonably priced for this prime location in Paris.

8.1

Just spent a night there. I chose this hotel because it was close to shoppping area of rue de rivoli and st honoré as well as the very centre with le louvre, musée d'orsay, notre dame, quartier marais, and quartier latin within walking distance. Underground station and bus stops also nearby. Considering the location, it was not awfully expensive (I recommend taking a privilege room as they are more spacious, and the breakfast restaurant cellar downstairs tastefully decorated despite the striking choice of whites and blacks. By the way, the buffet breakfast was excellent and the waitresses specially attentive. The room We were given was spacious with a huge double bed, fridge and tea facilities, good tv set, air-conditioning, hair-drier in bathroom, which was equally spacious. The only thing is that some items in the room (carpet, sanitaries...) had seen too many guests and showed the evidence of the ageing process: investments needed!!!

9.2

our second stay and second great experience!

8.2

Stayed in double room, previous comments have noted that the rooms were small but we found ours to be very spacious. The air conditioning was priceless. The hotel is about 5 minutes walk from the nearest metro stop and about 10 minutes walk from the Louvre. There wasn't a lot of noise at night as the hotel is down a side street and the pubs/clubs are a little further away but still within walking distance. Overall we would definitely stay at the Duminy Vendome again, 10 out of 10 for location.

8.8

Very good location. Elevator very small

3.2

small, basic, dab value for money. only plus: breakfast was good.

9.8

Had a great stay. This hotel is excellently located within walking distance of all major attractions as well as shopping. Breakfast great. Staff very helpful and courteous. I'd certainly stay there again when in Paris.

4.7

IT WAS JUST OK. GIVEN WHAT I KNOW NOW I WOULD NOT HAVE SYAYED THERE. BECAUSE OF NOISE AND SMALLNESS OF ROOM WE ELECTED TO MOVE TO A LARGER MORE EXPENSIVE ROOM AFTER THE FIRST NIGHT,FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 EURO'S.I HAD STAYED IN THE WESTIN A YEAR AGO BUT THEIR PRICES WERE OUT OF OUR RANGE THIS TRIP, AS IS ALMOST ALL OF PARIS AND EUROPE NOW.I HOPE THE DOLLAR RECOVERS SOME.

8.5

My third stay and enjoyed the usual friendly, helpful welcome. Happy to go back - feels like arriving home now! Rooms seems to be improved a little each time. Bathrooms should probably be next on the list, but perfectly adequate.

7.6

Lovely hotel and lovely rooms and so conveniently located, except the room was not soundproof at all and I was treated to noises from the room next door every night. I probably would not stay there again because of this problem.

7.5

Fantastic location.

7.9

Great location. We paid for a bigger room, it was very spacious & had reasonable decor. THIS SURVEY SHOULD ALLOW PARTIAL COMPLETION - some of my answesr are dont know or care.

9.1

We were travelling as a group of 3 (a young couple plus one parent) and needed 2 rooms in Paris at very short notice. Duminy Vendome was able to provide us with a double and a single room, close to each other and on the same floor. The rooms were exactly what we needed for a weekend in Paris: clean, room enough for us, close to the sights, cafes and restaurants. Staff were courteous and helpful; when a bulb blew in our bedside lamp it was replaced immediately. With facilities like room service, cable television and a delightful bar area downstairs, this hotel is excellent value for money.

4.4

Nice and clean room. Very nice personal. The only issue is that the room we got through Venere.com was located on the first floor and that it was VERY noisy early in the morning (around 6 AM).

6.3

very good location, 100m from Place Vendome.Easy walking distance of the main tourist attractions. Affluent area with lots of upmarket shops.Friendly and welcoming front desk. Room size reasonable for Paris, given location and price. Central heating, a/c and opening windows so ventilation is unlikely to be a problem, even in high summer. Room size and fittings did not quite match the site photos but fine by Paris standards.The one jarring note in the room was the sweaty plastic undersheet, which was more appropriate to hostel accommodation and the first we have encountered in seven visits to Paris. In summer, allow time for removal before going to bed! Room sound insulation pretty typical. Passed on breakfast. You can do better for €17 in any of the local cafes and enjoy a better ambience. Glad that we stayed in this part of Paris this time and very happy with the hotel choice.

9.2

Very central and quiet hotel. Nice room. Bathroom a little bit old but clean. Great breakfast. Excellent service. I did forget my ipod in the room and they send it back to my office, great service !!

7.6

The main complaint I have is the bed. It was lumpy and uncomfortable. The bathroom was large, but old; and the faucets were difficult to turn. The staff was pleasant, spoke english, but nothing special. The location of the hotel was fabulous. It made up for all the negatives.

7.2

This was a perfect location. The hotel was quite adequate for a short stay, but if you like styling your hair bring your own dryer! The one in the bathroom was useless. Breakfast is too expensive at €17each, we had coffee and croissants for €10 in a nearby cafe. Staff were very nice although we didn't need them that much. The outstanding virtue of this hotel is its location. A little tricky to find at first, but brilliant once you've got your bearings.

7.4

Posizione fantastica a un minuto dai giardini Tuileries o place vendome. Hall elegante, camere e bagni nuovi, televisore cristalli liquidi. Set cortesia in bagno e biancheria cambiata ogni giorno. Bollitore e occorrente per farsi un te o caffe. Riscaldamento perfetto. Non so dare giudizi per la colazione perchè sempre fatta fuori. Consiglio vivamente.

9.5

The hotel was great. The location is very close to a metro station and some restaurants including a great chinese restaurant across the street. The neighborhood is nice and clean with another nice but pricier hotel across the street as well. The Louvre is just a couple blocks walk. We walked from the hotel to Louvre, Notre Dame, Musee de Orsay, Eiffel Tower, etc. Eiffel tower is quite a walk but doable! Metro is also convenient. We travelled with three older children (20, 17 and 14) and booked a double and a triple. It was great for all of us. The breakfasts were also very nice. It was located downstairs in a very cheerful breakfast room. The staff were extremely helpful. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone!

8.6

Great location, fair price, prestige rooms nice and quiet

6.3

The location is excellent, but the rooms are pretty small. I would recommend it only for short stays.

8.6

Very enjoyable stay. There was a transit strike when we were there so being so close to all of the attractions meant we could walk to a lot of them. We had a superior room which was a nice size for 2 of us. My mother in law had a standard room and it was adequate for her but would have been too cramped for 2 of us. Staff were friendly and helpful.

9.5

this hotel is perfect location wise and the price i paid for the room i had was excellent, fantastic big room and a bathroom with double sinks, so you know the bathroom has to be big to house double sinks! very very close to a tram stop and also the Louvre and well, pretty much everything else.

8.0

Excellent location, very quiet, very clean, bar non very efficient.

9.4

Great location. Great value for price. Very helpful personnel. Highly recommended.

8.4

We had two different rooms (second floor), because we extended our stay. One of this rooms was perfect, the other had a mouldy bathroom. The location is perfect, walking distance to some of the most important places worth seeing.

9.2

my wife, daughter and i spent three days at the duminy vendome and although a little cramped for three people, the room, amenities and service were excellent. i especially enjoyed the breakfast. well prepared, delicious choices, fresh juices and priced fairly given what you can get out on the street. we would certianly stay again. even on the last day with a strike of metro services, the front desk arranged taxi service, i'm sure at no small inconvenience.

7.6

I have never written a review of a hotel before but this time I felt I must as it played an important part in my recent stay in Paris. The most important thing I must note about the hotel is its excellent location. With the help of the map (which is provided free at the reception), it did not take long to figure where we were in the scheme of things. The hotel is so central that a list of major sites ranging from the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre (which is situated a couple of blocks from the hotel), Champs Elysees, Musee D’orsay, Galleries Lafayette, Printemps were accessible by foot. The hotel was also within walking distance to a host of different restaurants, patisseries and shops. The staff were friendly and the gentleman at the front desk was welcoming. Before retiring to our room, he took a map and started circling points of interest for us which made things a whole lot easier as we could plan what we wanted to do quickly. I believe our room was the standard deluxe room and although it was not the largest room around, it was still comfortable and clean. The LCD television mounted on the wall added a nice touch to the room. The bathroom was not large as well but it had ample space to do what needed to be done and it was clean. The cleaning staff were very friendly and they did a great job in tidying the room while we were out. Check out was done with ease and the hotel helped us arrange a taxi the day before which came promptly. All in all, a very comfortable stay and will not hesitate to stay there again in the near future.

8.4

nice hotel in wonderful location. Surely it's not cheap, but in Paris i think it's difficult to find better price/quality. We'll stay again

9.6

Loved the hotel. Room was plenty big enough and very comfortable for my two children and me. I will go back again. Friendly supportive staff. Great location. Next time hopefully the shower will work without my needing an engineeering degree.

8.0

Taxis are dificult to get they get taken by Rainesance hotel staff, it took us to go to Rue de Rivoli after 45 minutes wait

8.0

There was a slight problem with the room booked and when the staff were advised they proved most helpful and efficient and upgraded our room. They did not apopear to mind my attempts at speaking French. To be recommended.

7.4

I would have given the overall stay a higher score, but it was so loud I could hardly sleep. We paid the extra money to stay in the privelge room, unfortunately, we were placed on the first floor right next to the staircase on the street side of the hotel. I would think that the privelge rooms would be on a higher floor facing the court yard. The hotel was next to an Irish pub which you could hear until late at night and being on the street side, we heard trash pick up every morning at 6AM. As far as a quiet hotel , this is not it. We stayed near the airport for a couple of nights and that was quieter! However, the service was great and the rooms were clean.

7.7

The hotel is in a lovely building in an outstanding location - 2 minutes walk to the Tuileries metro station and 5 minute walk to the Louvre. Our room was charming and well decorated, but very small. I wouldn't recommend either the internet access or the breakfast as both were ridiculously expensive, but other than that it was a very pleasant stay.

8.6

My daughter and I stayed for two nights towards end August 2007. Location was excellent; a couple of blocks from Tuileries and Place Vendome. Room was simply decorated with taste, and both room and bathroom were clean and quite comfortable. The room had two windows facing the street on a first floor, but was rather quiet. Elevator and air conditioner a plus. Price was adequate, maybe not so against the US dollar. Receptionist was amiable and professional. I spoke French, but might not have made the difference cause he was very helpful to others as well. Hotel muy recomendable, sencillo, de buen gusto, limpio, y con una gran ubicacion a una cuadra de los Jardines Tuileries. Ascensor y aire acondicionado. Personal profesional y cordial.

7.9

We were quite happy with this hotel. Centrally located, just up the road from the Louvre and Champs Elysees. Bit of a walk to the Eiffel Tower but that kept us healthy!!! We were in Paris 4 nights and loved it. This hotel is also central to eateries and the Rue Rivoli is one street down which is definitely bustling!!! Staff were pleasant and helpful and the room, even though it was long and skinny, still had enough room for us - my husband, myself and our 21 year old daughter. Met a lovely couple from Melbourne and were able to help them with sites because we were leaving the next day and they had only just arrived. Lovely to hear Aussie accent.

8.7

Nice hotel in nice surrondings. At times, there was street noise during the night. The room was spacious and clean (stayed in a suprior room).

8.3

I stayed at duminy vendome for a week with my friends. It is in the center of Paris, great location and they provide a very good service. The staff there is great, everybody is very helpful. I will defenetely stay there, next time I´m in Paris.

8.1

pleasant staff. upgraded to a privilege room which was nice with large bath. Smallish room but with a nice orchid on the side table that made it all better. Great location near the Tuilleries metro stop. At 125 euros per night, i thought we got our monies worth.

8.4

Duminy Vendome is the best 3 star hotel we have ever had on our city trips in Europe in the last 8 years! particularly the excellent location, quiet surroundings and the quality of breakfast service and room. We will surely try to stay at Duminy Vendom on our next trip to Paris and will recommend this hotel to all our friends in Germany.

8.7

I loved the neighborhood. We were able to walk to the Louvre and the bar next door is so fun! The door man was a little snotty, but he helped us a lot. The bathroom was huge!!

8.8

I booked our rooms at this hotel because of the positive comments on venere. The hotel lived up to our expectations. I would recommend upgrading to a privelege room as this is an excellent size for Paris. The standard is very small but workable. The rooms were very clean and excellently furnished. The bathroom was great! Don;t go for the expensive breakfast, there are several great patisseries and cafes in the immediate vicinity. The location could not have been better, walking distance to so much great stuff. I have already recommended the hotel to friends planning a trip in September. It is a very good value.