I have wanted to stay at Hotel Esmerelda since the early '80's when I read of its charm in Let's Go France. I was recently in Paris for 5 days for a medical conference--the official meeting hotel was 300 euros per night, so I thought this would be my chance to save a bundle and fulfil my dream to stay... more

We have just come back from spending 3 days in Paris .... This hotel is in a great location with excellent views of the lovely Notre Dame .... The Esmerelda has all the charm ... all the history ..... who wants to go to Paris and stay in a boring new hotel room when you can stay here ... We... more

To say it has old fashioned charm doesn't really fit the bill - this place is whacky! If you expect nice clean rooms where everything works you're going to be disappointed, but if you can laugh at quirkyness you'll have a ball. Great location, bags of character and just a little bit mad. more

We stayed at this 17th century hotel and really enjoyed our time there. Now understand this is a one star hotel, so if you want thrills and amenities, this is not for you. But if you want a great located hotel at a great location, at a great price 85Euros, then this is it. When you can look outside your... more

I haven't stayed there in a long while, but I needed to let you all know that this place was a fantastic find. It's like something out of Paris of the 1700s. The rooms were small, dark, sparesly decorated-my small room opened up to a shaft, and this pigeion, a few times, would sit at my window sill, but then... more

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