I stayed here in 2003 for a night by recommendation of a friend. He told me that it would be a unique and rare Parisian experience to stay here. It was. The hotel looks like any of the many small and run-down places you can find all over Paris. The rooms, accessible through a staircase you would never get down... more

I brought my mother to Paris for her birthday. This hotel was a true find. Having lived in Paris, I preferred staying some place where you wake up and know where you are - rather than a typical chain hotel that looks the same everywhere. Hotel Esmeralda is right near Metro St. Michel - so we spent much time walking... more

I stayed here in 1996 for 4 days. I wasn't expecting too much. However, the ambiance and location exceeded my expectations. I never asked for a wake up call. I woke up everyday to the chimes of the Notre Dame. The views were wonderful and I loved being in the bustling, multi-cultural and colourful latin quarter. It's a great and... more

As others did I booked by phone (in french is best, their english is shaky) and confirmed by fax as requested. I then phoned up twice in the following couple of weeks (to their amusement) to check because I was was fretting that our booking would have evaporated. It hadn't and it was fine. The room - as I imagine... more

I had read good and bad reviews of this atmospheric, charming hotel and gathered from them that what some people hate others love. Paris has few, more conviniently placed, friendly and truely charismatic hotels. At 80 euros for a stunning view of Notre Dame, you cant go wrong. No breakfast available but if you are too lazy to find a... more

We stayed at the Esmeralda Hotel on September 2007, for almost one week. We loved the hotel, it's very very lovely and romantic. It isn't a modern hotel, there's not the lift or the frigo bar; the rooms are pretty, but not very clean (and the bathrooms too). But the atmosphere is magic, the location is good (near the latin... more

Hotel Esmeralda is bohemian and quirky. The location is superb. Notre Dame is just a few feet away and I enjoyed waking up to the hustle and bustle of Parisien life. Our room was actually two joined together with a bathroom ensuite. The staff were lovely. The chambermaid always tucked my daughters teddy in her bed when she made it... more

As an experienced budget traveler, I come with the mindset that the hotel is just somewhere to sleep and bath, but I wouldn't recommend this hotel for either. First the smell of gas is so overpowering, it was not possible to sleep without the window open, even in December. Next, the bathtub and bathroom were not clean. As we went... more

My husband I have stayed at Hotel Esmeralda 3 times and have loved it each time! The views are priceless! The rooms are clean and they are filled with wonderful period Antiques! The staff are wonderful and very kind and friendly! We are visiting again for our 4th visit next month and look foward to another unforgettable visit to Paris... more