Rates: from €79 per night
Added extras: The buffet breakfast is made daily with high-quality fresh produce.
Services: Wifi, free film selection and a rooftop.
Mama Shelter is a step in a new direction for any Paris fan. The vast room on the ground floor is modern and warm and from the outside, the place is impressive – the massive building faces the Flèche d’Or and you see the full impact once you’ve entered the reception area. Its spot-on decoration and book collection will make you feel at home at once.
The rooms rock too – functional and well equipped, a special mention must go to the iMac which is both a radio and TV (with a selection of films to stream). It gives off a simple and effective charm. The night is all yours to test out the well-balanced mattress, unless you'd prefer to take time to enjoy the rooftop for a drink or dinner. Once the sun has risen, it’s time to make the most of the gargantuan breakfast and all the quality produce, including Dammann teas, succulent cakes and savoury dishes, which might as well be a brunch affair. This is definitely the sort of place you’ll never want to leave.