View from the roof – and those $ 100 rooms
Paris: one of the prettiest cities in the world, but doesn’t she half know it. As do her hotels – we cant quite remember the last time one opened that we could actually afford (only slight exaggeration thanks to citizenM).
But heres one that should fit our wallets – Les Piaules, a hotel-hostel crossover in the 11th arrondissement (Belleville), opening in September.
The creation of three entrepreneurs (with no hotel experience – bonne chance!), Les Piaules has architectural cred – its set in an art deco building – and that quintessential Paris hotel amenity – a rooftop bar overlooking the Eiffel Tower (bonus: this also has views of Sacré Coeur). And the obscenely low rates start from 25 ($ 27) per person – so whats the catch?
The catch, obviously, is that that price is for shared accommodation – so although its stylish (interiors were designed by Kristian Gavoille), youre bunking up with others, Generator Hostel-style.
Lobby
However, just like Generator, you don’t have to sleep with strangers to get a deal. As well as dorms for 8, 6 and 4, there will also be 7 rooms sleeping 2 people – two of which are on the rooftop, overlooking Sacré Coeur and the Eiffel Tower. The price for those? Peanuts: just 45 ($ 50) per person, with an ensuite bathroom. YES – a room with a view in Paris for $ 100. This is not a joke.
No photos of the insides yet – just this sketch of a dorm – but at this price, you only really need a plank to sleep on. This is going to be one to follow.
[Photo: Les Piaules Facebook]