Grand Hotel Saint Michel

Paris

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Axel’s take

It's a strong sightseeing base if compact rooms suit you.

Choose it for
Left Bank walks, helpful reception staff and a complimentary hammam.
Skip it if
You need spacious bedrooms, a full gym or dependable street-facing quiet.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · A compact, independent 4-star boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter

Grand Hotel Saint Michel is a small 4-star boutique hotel whose strongest assets are its Latin Quarter address and helpful reception team. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the staff and cleanliness. Luxembourg Gardens and the Panthéon anchor the neighborhood, making this a convincing base for travelers who spend their days exploring rather than using hotel facilities.

The compromises are space and variable quiet. Classic doubles measure 14 square metres; the hotel's courtyard-facing Relax doubles offer 19. The hammam and hydrojet bed are worthwhile extras, but fitness provision amounts to a cardio bike. Room renovations disrupted several summer 2026 stays, and those dated reports do not establish whether work continues. We'd choose it for attentive service and Left Bank sightseeing, not expansive rooms or an assuredly undisturbed retreat.

Rooms
The official room list gives Classic doubles as 14 square metres, Superior rooms as 16 and courtyard-facing Relax doubles as 19. Room size is a recurring guest criticism.
Cleanliness
Strong overall evidence: 91% positive across 35 cleanliness mentions, alongside Expedia's 9.2 cleanliness rating and Booking.com's 8.7.
Service
The clearest strength: 95% positive across 83 service mentions, supported by 9.3 for staff on Booking.com and 9.4 on Expedia.
Amenities
Breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, room service, hammam, hydrojet bed and a cardio bike. The hotel advertises private hammam use and reserved hydrojet sessions without charge; hands-on treatments cost extra.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast is charged separately unless included in the room plan; hands-on treatments also cost extra. Summer 2026 guests describe room-renovation disruption; those reports do not establish whether work continues.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

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The location

19, rue Cujas, Paris

The entrance is on narrow Rue Cujas, just east of Boulevard Saint-Michel, amid the Sorbonne's university buildings. Cafés and a bar across the street bring activity close to the door. Luxembourg Gardens are 3 minutes on foot and the Panthéon 5; the gardens route crosses Boulevard Saint-Michel.

What guests say

  • 4.4/5471 reviews

Amenities

Breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, room service, hammam, hydrojet bed and a cardio bike. The hotel advertises private hammam use and reserved hydrojet sessions without charge; hands-on treatments cost extra.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Smoke-free property
  • Front desk
  • Full-service laundry

Good to know

Arrival and departure
Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 12:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
Breakfast
Buffet breakfast costs extra unless included in the selected room plan.
Wellness access
Private hammam use and reserved hydrojet sessions are complimentary. Massages and other hands-on treatments cost extra.
Parking
No on-site parking. The hotel directs drivers to the Indigo car park at 22 Rue Soufflot.
Pets
Pets are not accepted; service animals are welcome.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €60
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Grand Hotel Saint Michel — Paris, France

Grand Hotel Saint Michel is a compact, independent 4-star boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter in Paris, France.

Address: 19, rue Cujas, Paris. Property ID: 1393267.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/grand-hotel-saint-michel-1393267

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Total price: $522 USD

2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

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2026-11-05$281 for 1 night · 2 nights $528 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$247 for 1 night · 2 nights $518 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$271 for 1 night · 2 nights $444 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$173 for 1 night · 2 nights $347 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$174 for 1 night · 2 nights $349 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$175 for 1 night · 2 nights $349 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$174 for 1 night · 2 nights $439 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$265 for 1 night · 2 nights $533 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$268 for 1 night · 2 nights $539 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$271 for 1 night · 2 nights $453 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$182 for 1 night · 2 nights $404 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$222 for 1 night · 2 nights $470 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$248 for 1 night · 2 nights $507 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$259 for 1 night · 2 nights $498 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$239 for 1 night · 2 nights $539 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$300 for 1 night · 2 nights $593 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$293 for 1 night · 2 nights $505 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$212 for 1 night · 2 nights $460 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$248 for 1 night · 2 nights $516 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$268 for 1 night · 2 nights $534 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$266 for 1 night · 2 nights $528 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$262 for 1 night · 2 nights $543 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$281 for 1 night · 2 nights $582 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$301 for 1 night · 2 nights $513 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$212 for 1 night · 2 nights $470 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$258 for 1 night · 2 nights $528 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$270 for 1 night · 2 nights $538 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$268 for 1 night · 2 nights $517 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$249 for 1 night · 2 nights $562 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$313 for 1 night · 2 nights $609 · up to 14 nights priced

About Grand Hotel Saint Michel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 19, rue Cujas, Paris
  • City page: Hotels in Paris

Axel's take: 8.3/10

It's a strong sightseeing base if compact rooms suit you.

  • Choose it for: Left Bank walks, helpful reception staff and a complimentary hammam.
  • Skip it if: You need spacious bedrooms, a full gym or dependable street-facing quiet.

Axel's opinion of Grand Hotel Saint Michel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Family room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

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Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard Basement room

Standard room with garden view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

2 Bedrooms Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with balcony

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Triple room with balcony

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Family room with sea view

1 Bedroom Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quintuple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with park view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with garden view (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with garden view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with courtyard view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Sextuple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single room (sofa)

Standard Triple room (sofa)

Standard Triple room with garden view (sofa)

Comfort room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Comfort Triple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business room

Business Family room

Superior room

Superior room with panoramic view

Superior room with view

Superior room with balcony

Superior room with balcony and with view

1 Bedroom Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Single room with view

Superior Single room with balcony

Superior Triple room

Superior Family room

Superior Triple Family room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with panoramic view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Superior Double room with balcony and with view (full double bed)

Superior Double Family room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Quadruple Family room

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Deluxe room

Deluxe room with garden view

Deluxe room with lake view

Deluxe room with panoramic view

Deluxe room with view

Deluxe room with balcony

1 Bedroom Deluxe room

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Deluxe Single room with panoramic view

Deluxe Single room with view

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Triple room with garden view

Deluxe Triple room with view

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with panoramic view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with view (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple room with garden view

Deluxe Sextuple room

Deluxe room (sofa)

Deluxe room with view (sofa)

Deluxe Single room (sofa)

Deluxe Triple room (sofa)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic room with balcony

Classic room with balcony and with view

Classic Single room

Classic Triple room

Classic Family room

Classic Single room (single bed)

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double Family room (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Triple room

Classic Quadruple room

Classic Quadruple Family room

Classic Triple room (sofa)

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Triple room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury room

Luxury room with garden view

Luxury room with panoramic view

Luxury Triple room

Privilege room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Privilege Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Privilege Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Standard Suite

Superior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedrooms Apartment

3 Bedrooms Apartment

Standard Apartment

Deluxe Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Triple Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

Standard Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Twin Studio (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Studio

Villa

Cottage

Superior Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

Chalet

Location

A university-quarter base for gardens, historic Paris and Left Bank dining.

  • The block: The entrance is on narrow Rue Cujas, just east of Boulevard Saint-Michel, amid the Sorbonne's university buildings. Cafés and a bar across the street bring activity close to the door. Luxembourg Gardens are 3 minutes on foot and the Panthéon 5; the gardens route crosses Boulevard Saint-Michel.
  • Getting around: Walk for the Latin Quarter and the river; use Luxembourg's RER B for Charles de Gaulle Airport and north–south journeys. Cluny–La Sorbonne adds Métro line 10. For the Eiffel Tower, the journey is 30 minutes by transit or 20 by taxi: this is a Left Bank base, not a tower-side one.
  • After dark: The side-street setting is calmer than the boulevard, but not uniformly silent: bar noise across the street appears in guest reports. Courtyard-facing rooms are the better fit for light sleepers; nearby cafés make evenings out straightforward.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com.

Best areas in Paris for travelers without a car

  • Louvre & Les Halles: 9.8/10 for travelers without a car. The highest access score combines central sightseeing walks with direct RER B to CDG and Métro 14 to Orly.
  • Latin Quarter: 9.2/10 for travelers without a car. Direct CDG rail, nearby métro lines and walks to Notre-Dame and Luxembourg Gardens make a straightforward car-free stay.
  • Saint-Germain-des-Prés: 9.2/10 for travelers without a car. River and garden walks cover plenty locally; Métro 4 and 10 help farther afield, with CDG rail useful toward eastern streets.
  • Opéra & Grands Boulevards: 9.0/10 for travelers without a car. Several métro lines, RER A and walkable shopping make getting around practical, though the river is not on your doorstep.
  • Le Marais: 8.6/10 for travelers without a car. Old streets, museums and evening options reward walking, while different métro lines serve different parts; airport journeys require a connection.
  • Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: 8.5/10 for travelers without a car.
  • Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle: 8.4/10 for travelers without a car.
  • Montparnasse: 8.2/10 for travelers without a car.
  • Bastille & République: 8.0/10 for travelers without a car.
  • Montmartre & Pigalle: 7.8/10 for travelers without a car.
  • Eiffel Tower & Invalides: 7.7/10 for travelers without a car.
  • Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot: 7.4/10 for travelers without a car. Where to stay in Paris for travelers without a car

Hotels around Grand Hotel Saint Michel

  • Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche (By Luxembourg Gardens, west of the boulevard). Trianon Rive Gauche wins when: Garden-side walks, friendly service and a complimentary minibar. Keep Grand Hotel Saint Michel when: Keep Saint Michel for its complimentary hammam and hydrojet sessions; Trianon also has compact rooms and some stair-dependent lift access.
  • Grand Hotel des Balcons (Between Odéon and Luxembourg Gardens). Grand Hôtel des Balcons wins when: A simpler, characterful 2-star stay with exceptionally helpful reception staff. Keep Grand Hotel Saint Michel when: Keep Saint Michel for confirmed bedroom air-conditioning and wellness facilities; des Balcons trades hotel extras for a simpler stay.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Les Jardins du Marais (Le Marais). Les Jardins du Marais wins when: A large courtyard and eastern Marais cafés and shops. Keep Grand Hotel Saint Michel when: Saint Michel better suits Luxembourg Gardens, the Panthéon and Latin Quarter walks; its service evidence is stronger than the Marais hotel's maintenance-and-event-noise trade-offs.
  • Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel (Montparnasse). Pullman Montparnasse wins when: Modern high-rise comfort, connecting rooms and proximity to Gare Montparnasse. Keep Grand Hotel Saint Michel when: Saint Michel wins for a small-hotel setting beside the Sorbonne and walkable historic sightseeing rather than a major-station district.

Getting around from Grand Hotel Saint Michel

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Gare d'Austerlitz: 11 min by taxi.
  • Gare de Lyon: 15 min by taxi.
  • Gare Montparnasse: 17 min by taxi.
  • Gare de l'Est: 31 min by taxi.
  • Paris Orly Airport: 36 min by taxi.
  • Gare du Nord: 40 min by taxi.
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: 11 min.
  • Louvre Museum: 15 min by transit.
  • Jardin du Luxembourg: 3 min.
  • Musée d'Orsay: 18 min by transit.
  • The Centre Pompidou: 14 min by transit.
  • Sainte-Chapelle: 13 min.
  • Eiffel Tower: 30 min by transit.
  • Panthéon: 5 min.
  • Tuileries Garden: 16 min by transit.
  • Arc de Triomphe: 24 min by transit.
  • Palais Garnier: 23 min by transit.
  • Catacombs of Paris: 11 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.4/5 (471 reviews).
  • Praised: Service (95% positive); Location (95% positive); Cleanliness (91% positive).
  • Complaints: Cleanliness (9% negative); Service (5% negative); Location (5% negative). Two Expedia reviews dated September–October 2026 both award full marks and praise location; one flags nighttime bar noise. Summer reviews repeatedly report renovation disruption.

Good to know

  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 15:00; check-out by 12:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
  • Breakfast: Buffet breakfast costs extra unless included in the selected room plan.
  • Wellness access: Private hammam use and reserved hydrojet sessions are complimentary. Massages and other hands-on treatments cost extra.
  • Parking: No on-site parking. The hotel directs drivers to the Indigo car park at 22 Rue Soufflot.
  • Pets: Pets are not accepted; service animals are welcome.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: The official room list gives Classic doubles as 14 square metres, Superior rooms as 16 and courtyard-facing Relax doubles as 19. Room size is a recurring guest criticism.
  • Cleanliness: Strong overall evidence: 91% positive across 35 cleanliness mentions, alongside Expedia's 9.2 cleanliness rating and Booking.com's 8.7.
  • Service: The clearest strength: 95% positive across 83 service mentions, supported by 9.3 for staff on Booking.com and 9.4 on Expedia.
  • Amenities: Breakfast buffet, afternoon tea, room service, hammam, hydrojet bed and a cardio bike. The hotel advertises private hammam use and reserved hydrojet sessions without charge; hands-on treatments cost extra.
  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast is charged separately unless included in the room plan; hands-on treatments also cost extra. Summer 2026 guests describe room-renovation disruption; those reports do not establish whether work continues.
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €60

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