How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Grand Hotel des Balcons: $199 a night all in, Dec 17 to Dec 19, 2026. Seen Oct 14.
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2-star hotel · 3 rue Casimir Delavigne, Paris
24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Room service · Family room
Hotels in ParisA characterful, simple 2-star near Luxembourg Gardens
8.5/10
A strong Left Bank base, with excellent staff but limited room comforts.
Grand Hôtel des Balcons is a simple 2-star near Luxembourg Gardens that gets the important things right: cleanliness, helpful staff and a central location. We'd pick it for exploring the Left Bank rather than spending long afternoons indoors. Recent Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcome, comfortable beds and breakfast. The quieter street near Odéon is another strength, with restaurants and transport close by.
The compromises are real: classic doubles are only 13 square metres, some rooms feel dated, and several guests report sound carrying between rooms. Summer reviews confirm fans rather than bedroom air-conditioning, so we'd skip it during hot weather if heat affects your sleep. Breakfast costs extra unless included. A new owner announced a full renovation and planned four-star repositioning in June 2026; the work schedule remains unconfirmed, so check directly before booking.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · ebs.publicnow.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$268 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room (single bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$244 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$318 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$203 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$311 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$328 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 11, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$325 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$339 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard room · refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 17, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$244 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 16 to Nov 20, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$403 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 12, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$199 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 17 to Dec 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$219 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
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Classic Double room (full double bed) · refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 25 to Dec 26, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$251 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
CLASSIC, DOUBLE BED · refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 19 to Jan 20, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$733 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 31 to Feb 28, 2027 · 28 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Classic Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 2 to Feb 3, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14
Sign up free to book this rate$704 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard room (single bed) · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 27 to Mar 2, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 11 to Mar 21, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$767 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Classic Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 11 to Mar 21, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$740 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 13 to Mar 21, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 20 to Apr 3, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 21 to Apr 3, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 8 to Apr 15, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 9 to Apr 15, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$1,006 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (Child bed is not included, child bed not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) · non-refundable · includes $7/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 10 to May 10, 2027 · 30 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for May 17 to May 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for May 18 to May 24, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Single room · refundable · includes $4/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jun 5 to Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Grand Hotel des Balcons: $199 a night all in, Dec 17 to Dec 19, 2026. Seen Oct 14.
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A strong Left Bank base, with excellent staff but limited room comforts. A characterful, simple 2-star near Luxembourg Gardens, scored for what it is.
Grand Hôtel des Balcons is a simple 2-star near Luxembourg Gardens that gets the important things right: cleanliness, helpful staff and a central location. We'd pick it for exploring the Left Bank rather than spending long afternoons indoors. Recent Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcome, comfortable beds and breakfast. The quieter street near Odéon is another strength, with restaurants and transport close by.
The compromises are real: classic doubles are only 13 square metres, some rooms feel dated, and several guests report sound carrying between rooms. Summer reviews confirm fans rather than bedroom air-conditioning, so we'd skip it during hot weather if heat affects your sleep. Breakfast costs extra unless included. A new owner announced a full renovation and planned four-star repositioning in June 2026; the work schedule remains unconfirmed, so check directly before booking.
Best for: Sightseers prioritizing location; Solo travelers wanting a simple private room; Couples comfortable with compact rooms
Watch out for: No bedroom air-conditioning reported; Compact rooms and imperfect soundproofing; Planned renovation; confirm timing
Location: Quiet street near Odéon, Luxembourg Gardens and Left Bank restaurants, with convenient metro access.
Rooms: Official classic doubles are 13 square metres; guests praise beds but sometimes mention dated decor and thin walls.
Cleanliness: Strong praise across recent reviews; cleanliness is one of its clearest strengths.
Service: Warm, helpful reception staff consistently earn praise; the official site confirms 24-hour reception.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast buffet and larger family categories; guests describe a very small lift.
Fees and surprises: Breakfast is extra on room-only bookings; a June 2026 acquisition announcement outlined full renovation without confirmed dates.
Axel's opinion of Grand Hotel des Balcons, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · ebs.publicnow.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Grand Hotel des Balcons within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $268 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 24 to Oct 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $244 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $318 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $203 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 4, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $311 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 11, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $328 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $325 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $339 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Superior Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 17, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $415 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 16 to Nov 20, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $244 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 12, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $403 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 17 to Dec 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $199 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $219 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 25 to Dec 26, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $214 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 19 to Jan 20, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults | $251 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · CLASSIC, DOUBLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 31 to Feb 28, 2027 · 28 nights · 1 adult | $733 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 2 to Feb 3, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults | $731 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Classic Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 27 to Mar 2, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $704 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard room (single bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 11 to Mar 21, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $734 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 11 to Mar 21, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $767 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Classic Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 13 to Mar 21, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $740 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 20 to Apr 3, 2027 · 14 nights · 1 adult | $727 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 21 to Apr 3, 2027 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $743 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 8 to Apr 15, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $731 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 9 to Apr 15, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $731 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 10 to May 10, 2027 · 30 nights · 3 adults | $1,006 a night · includes $7 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (Child bed is not included, child bed not included, child meal not included, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| May 17 to May 24, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $730 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| May 18 to May 24, 2027 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $736 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jun 5 to Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $855 a night · includes $4 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Single room | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book |
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