Boutique small hotel close to Gard du Nord. Decorated in 'age of steam' theme. We were able to leave our bags on arrival by Eurostar, enjoy the day in Paris and they were in our room that evening. Hotel offers breakfast and a small bar (which we didn't use). Bedroom was a reasonable size, lovely bed, quiet aircon. Quadruple glazing ment little noise from the street. Bathroom was new, clean with excellent shower and big fluffy towels on a heated rail. Reception staff were excellent throughout. By day the area around Gare du Nord is bustling with plenty of fast food, cafes and small supermarkets. By night it attracts migrants, homeless, drunks etc. We either bought a picnic (nb shops around Gare du Nord cannot sell alcohol after 5pm) or ate in the centre and then walked quickly from the Metro to the hotel (only 200 metres). You need to be careful of pickpockets etc on the metro (as per any big city). The Station in the evening is best described as edgy but there is plenty of police presence - wouldn't put us off staying again but you need to be aware.