B&B Relais 12bis

For this trip, my mum was coming along and I knew the Eiffel Tower was on her bucket lists of things to see so I wanted to get us some accommodation close by. Location is great, it really is walking distance to the Eiffel Tower. I feel I am repeating what most other reviewers have already mentioned. Everyone was friendly and attentive, you feel like you’re part of the family (and yes, I mean that in a good way!), breakfast is delicious, and of course comfortable / spacious rooms (really decent sized for Paris). This is a small BNB which means you really feel like you get to know everyone, couldn’t be further from the experience of a large hotel. Only issue, I didn’t get to spend more time here! I hope to come back sometime.

When you’re here you feel like part of the family, in a good way! The rooms are modern and comfortable while keeping their historic charm. Breakfast’s are delicious and filling. Plenty of baguettes and croissants, eggs cooked to order, and fresh squeezed orange juice! There are soft drinks and water available always. Freshly baked loaf cakes or cookies. There’s a fridge available to put your leftovers in. We felt very secure given the need to go through two locking door to get into the common space and then you have your room with a door lock. It has a small lift if stairs are hard for you and your bags. We took a tour of the Louvre with Bea that was really efficient and very interesting. We also took a macaron class that was full of great tips and the macarons were delicious. Leo was a great host and everyone was really helpful with our questions. Location is wonderful for exploring the Eiffel Tower area. There’s a metro station about 0.2 miles to the east. I highly recommend staying here. I would definitely stay here again.

The bed and pillows were very good quality. Very clean rooms. A family feel to staying in authentic Paris. Morning breakfast is fantastic. Most importantly, Margo likely saved us from pick pockets on the metro. She gave us detailed directions to get to montemarte but also warned us to use great caution on the metro. We had everything locked down (literally I had a combo lock on my bag) and sure enough a swarm of teenage girls crowded in to the metro then ran off last minute. We had watched videos about how this happens but it still surprised me when it did. A lady on the metro was very very upset. Yelling at them in French to leave. She and a gentlemen both were quite concerned that we had lost things. We reassured them they didn’t get us. The French people are very unhappy about these gangs of thieves. The only downside to this hotel is the same as all others in Paris. Having AC and being allowed to use it are two different things and like other places the AC cannot be used until it is 80F outside. We left the windows open for cooling and ventilation but it does make for a lot of noise. I don’t think anywhere in Paris would be quiet though. If you want quiet then you go somewhere else.

The service, the property, the breakfasts, the above-and-beyond assistance, and the quality of the room, including the bathroom, made our stay second to none. Philippe, Margaux, and Leo made our time in Pars just that much more special, and we will certainly be back when we return. Merci, beaucoup!

We stayed for 3 nights as a family of 4 and were warmly welcomed by Sabine who showed us everything we needed to know and more! Our room was spacious with air conditioning and the bathroom large with all amenities needed. Beds very comfortable. Generous sized towels a bonus! Leo and Philippe were so very helpful and went above and beyond to assist us when we left a bag in a taxi. They were really helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and they always checked if we needed anything. Location was wonderful as it is very close to Eiffel Tower and we walked everywhere and used the map they provided. We are planning to go back and stay longer next time. Highly recommend 😊

We booked this place based on the excellent reviews written but we experienced an average stay. First upon our arrival it was very difficult to find the place. There is no sign of the b&b except a very small door sign that is not very visible. Once you get there you do not know how to get in to a locked gate. After wondering around looking for a free entry, I called and Leo informed me that he will meet me by the street gate. After a long wait he showed and opened the gate. The rooms are on second floor via a staircase The room and the bathroom are very nice updated, large and clean. The tv has only French speaking channels available. The breakfast was very skimpy. Yes they had some croissants and bread with a few cold cuts and cheese that was not presented that was appetizing. Overall we were disappointed based on lots of positive reviews by others. Breakfast was the same everyday. We did not experience a warm reception from the host as others described in reviews.