Grand Hôtel de Clermont

This is a good basic hotel in a good location, if you are visiting Montmartre and surrounds. The hotel has two buildings, one over the bar facing the street, the other over the small reception area overlooking bar. I was in a double in front building over bar. Note there is no elevator in this building. on lower floors you will hear the bar in this building, in back building i dont think so. The room is average size for basic hotel. The floors walls and bathroom were all updated and in very nice. My on issue with room comfort were the beds. These were terribly basic economy beds, which seemed out of place in the otherwise updated room. On interesting note, the bar on ground floor is a vintage place frequented by Parisians mostly, and seems to have a loyal crowd of clients. It is referred to as a "'ad" bar in French and appears as it likely did in the 50s. Many clients were middle aged. These old vintage places are fewer now, and are becoming trendy as more authentic , i met a friend there for a glass of wine befire going out, and it was very enjoyable. These bars nitable also as they are considered inexpensive comparing to Paris today. We ate at the restaurant next door called "Biche" which had excellent French dishes, and seemed akso to be full of locals. On a weekend, arrive early if you do not have a reservation.

Love the area, we asked for a quiet room and got one. The room was simple but we did not have high expectations. The price was very reasonable and the staff friendly.

Central location. Friendly, helpful staff. Quiet at night. Hot shower. Pleasant interior, very authentic Paris. Clean room, beds and towels. Well resourced with tourist materials such as guides and maps. Reasonable rates.

On first arrival at the hotel, we were a little concerned about the area - lots of graffiti on the walls, bars, etc. But after staying there for 2 nights, we were fine with it. Just a very local area that, by the way, is near Moulin Rouge and other "clubs". The room was fine for the 3 of us. Nothing to write home about, but pleasant. The front desk clerks were very helpful. They offered to keep our bags when we checked out, and worked with us on our very late arrival.

Great little place, very friendly and an amazing area.