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Hôtel Elixir

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Axel’s take

Choose it for central sightseeing, accepting compact rooms and uneven bathrooms.

Choose it for
Seine-side sightseeing, Châtelet connections and suites or connecting rooms for families.
Skip it if
You need generous space, consistently polished housekeeping or an easy walk-in shower.
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Axel’s rating: 7.6/10 · A compact independent 3-star near Châtelet and the Seine

Hôtel Elixir is a small, independent 3-star whose strongest selling point is the address: central Paris is easy to explore without planning every outing around transport. The rooms have useful basics, including air conditioning, coffee machines and free Wi-Fi, but standard doubles start at just 13 square metres. Suites and connecting rooms make it workable for families, too.

We'd choose it for days spent out sightseeing, not for a particularly polished hotel experience. Booking.com and Expedia ratings describe a broadly good stay, and helpful staff recur in the feedback. Bathrooms deserve more scrutiny: guest accounts describe awkward bath showers, cramped layouts and maintenance problems. Cleanliness earns positive overall marks, but housekeeping complaints appear on more than one site. It's a useful central base with uneven execution, rather than a standout three-star.

Rooms
Tradition doubles measure 13 square metres, Superior rooms 15 and Deluxe rooms 17. Four-person suites measure 23 square metres; connecting rooms total about 30. Bathroom layouts vary between showers and baths.
Cleanliness
Overall cleanliness scores are good, but housekeeping lapses recur across Tripadvisor and Booking.com-derived guest accounts. This is an inconsistency, not evidence that every room is poorly cleaned.
Service
Helpful reception staff are a repeated strength, though guest accounts also describe less welcoming interactions and uneven problem handling.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a lift, bar, lounge, luggage storage and 24-hour reception. Breakfast is served in a vaulted basement room; the official facilities list does not describe a full restaurant.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast is €14 per person. Expedia lists a €200 deposit per accommodation per stay. There is no private hotel parking.

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

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The location

7 Rue Jean Lantier, Paris

The entrance is on narrow, one-way Rue Jean Lantier, south of Rue de Rivoli, with cafés and shops around the surrounding streets. Sainte-Chapelle is 6 minutes on foot across the Seine; that gets you there, not through its security queue. Casanova is 1 minute away.

What guests say

  • 4/5698 reviews

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a lift, bar, lounge, luggage storage and 24-hour reception. Breakfast is served in a vaulted basement room; the official facilities list does not describe a full restaurant.

  • Breakfast ($)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Accessible

Good to know

Breakfast
€14 per person for the continental buffet, served 7–10 AM in the basement breakfast room.
Deposit
€200 per accommodation per stay, listed by Expedia as a deposit rather than a specified card hold.
Parking
No private hotel parking. Public parking is available nearby, including Indigo Pont Neuf on Rue Jean Lantier.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in from 3 PM; checkout by noon. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
Smoking
The hotel is non-smoking.
Accessible facilities
The hotel lists adapted Deluxe and Suite accommodation, with an accessible lift and breakfast room. Bathroom arrangements differ by room category.

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

Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €26
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Hôtel Elixir — Paris, France

Hôtel Elixir is a compact independent 3-star near Châtelet and the Seine in Paris, France.

Address: 7 Rue Jean Lantier, Paris. Property ID: 1240760. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/hotel-elixir-1240760

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/hotel-elixir-1240760/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$715$803 on Booking.com$88 less (11%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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1 night

Total price: $303 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $586 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $795 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $1,118 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $1,412 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $1,663 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,974 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $2,223 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $2,414 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $2,592 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,849 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $3,012 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $3,283 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $3,599 USD

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About Hôtel Elixir

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • 7 Rue Jean Lantier, Paris
  • City page: Hotels in Paris

Axel's take: 7.6/10

Choose it for central sightseeing, accepting compact rooms and uneven bathrooms.

  • Choose it for: Seine-side sightseeing, Châtelet connections and suites or connecting rooms for families.
  • Skip it if: You need generous space, consistently polished housekeeping or an easy walk-in shower.

Axel's opinion of Hôtel Elixir, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.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.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Triple room

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Single room with balcony

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single Family room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city 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 balcony (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single room (sofa)

Standard Triple room (sofa)

Standard Family room (sofa)

Standard Single Family room (sofa)

Standard Quadruple Family room (sofa)

Business room

Business Single room

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Business Double room (full double bed)

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Superior room

Superior Single room

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Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

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Superior Triple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe room with balcony

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Single room with balcony

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Deluxe Triple room

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Classic room

Classic Single room

Classic Single room with city view

Classic Double room (full double bed)

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Luxury room

Luxury Single room

Luxury Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with city view

Single Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with balcony

2 Bedrooms Suite

Single Suite

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Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Suite

Family Suite

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Standard Suite

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Comfort Suite

Comfort Suite with balcony

Comfort Single Suite with balcony

Comfort Triple Suite with balcony

Comfort Quadruple Suite

Comfort Quadruple Suite with balcony

Comfort Single Suite with balcony (single bed)

Comfort Double Suite (full double bed)

Comfort Double Suite with balcony (full double bed)

Comfort Quadruple Suite with balcony

Comfort Suite with balcony (sofa)

Superior Suite

1 Bedroom Superior Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 1

Classic Suite

Classic Single Suite

Classic Triple Suite

Classic Quadruple Suite

Classic Single Suite (single bed)

Classic Double Suite (full double bed)

Classic Suite (sofa)

Classic Quadruple Suite (sofa)

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

Location

An excellent central base for walking between the river, Louvre and Marais.

  • The block: The entrance is on narrow, one-way Rue Jean Lantier, south of Rue de Rivoli, with cafés and shops around the surrounding streets. Sainte-Chapelle is 6 minutes on foot across the Seine; that gets you there, not through its security queue. Casanova is 1 minute away.
  • Getting around: Walk for the historic centre; use Châtelet's Métro lines for longer trips rather than trekking across Paris. RER B at Châtelet–Les Halles serves Charles de Gaulle, with a journey of 43 minutes by transit versus 44 minutes by taxi. Line 14 serves Orly. The station complex is extensive, so the right exit matters with luggage.
  • After dark: The side street is quieter than the surrounding Châtelet thoroughfares, with restaurants and bars nearby. It is not reliably silent: Tripadvisor guests describe evening noise reaching street-facing rooms even with windows closed.

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

  • Hotel Britannique (Avenue Victoria, beside Châtelet). Britannique wins when: Warm service is your deciding factor; Britannique has the stronger overall guest reputation. Keep Hôtel Elixir when: Keep Elixir for its four-person suite options, including layouts with bunk beds, rather than choosing principally for service.
  • Novotel Paris Les Halles Hotel (Place Marguerite de Navarre, Les Halles). Novotel Les Halles wins when: Practical family layouts and transport connections immediately outside matter more than a small-hotel setting. Keep Hôtel Elixir when: Keep Elixir for a compact independent hotel and a river-oriented sightseeing base.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Hotel Trianon Rive Gauche (Latin Quarter). Trianon Rive Gauche wins when: Left Bank walks near Luxembourg Gardens, friendly service and a complimentary minibar. Keep Hôtel Elixir when: Elixir puts Châtelet connections and Right Bank sightseeing closer to your daily routine.
  • Hotel Esteem Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower & Invalides). Esteem Tour Eiffel wins when: Attentive boutique service, stronger cleanliness feedback and an Eiffel Tower-focused stay. Keep Hôtel Elixir when: Elixir is better placed for a first visit centred on the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Marais.

Getting around from Hôtel Elixir

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

  • Sainte-Chapelle: 6 min.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 43 min by transit.
  • Casanova: 1 min.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4/5 (698 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (93% positive); Service (70% positive); Bathrooms and toiletries (35% positive).
  • Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (65% negative); Service (30% negative); Location (7% negative). Location earns 93% positive feedback across 122 mentions. Bathrooms draw 65% negative feedback across 43 mentions, while service is positive in 70% of 107 mentions.

Good to know

  • Breakfast: €14 per person for the continental buffet, served 7–10 AM in the basement breakfast room.
  • Deposit: €200 per accommodation per stay, listed by Expedia as a deposit rather than a specified card hold.
  • Parking: No private hotel parking. Public parking is available nearby, including Indigo Pont Neuf on Rue Jean Lantier.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in from 3 PM; checkout by noon. Reception is staffed 24 hours.
  • Smoking: The hotel is non-smoking.
  • Accessible facilities: The hotel lists adapted Deluxe and Suite accommodation, with an accessible lift and breakfast room. Bathroom arrangements differ by room category.

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

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Tradition doubles measure 13 square metres, Superior rooms 15 and Deluxe rooms 17. Four-person suites measure 23 square metres; connecting rooms total about 30. Bathroom layouts vary between showers and baths.
  • Cleanliness: Overall cleanliness scores are good, but housekeeping lapses recur across Tripadvisor and Booking.com-derived guest accounts. This is an inconsistency, not evidence that every room is poorly cleaned.
  • Service: Helpful reception staff are a repeated strength, though guest accounts also describe less welcoming interactions and uneven problem handling.
  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a lift, bar, lounge, luggage storage and 24-hour reception. Breakfast is served in a vaulted basement room; the official facilities list does not describe a full restaurant.
  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast is €14 per person. Expedia lists a €200 deposit per accommodation per stay. There is no private hotel parking.
  • Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): €26

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