La Vieille France

I saw the low overall review score, so my expectations were lower than what we experienced. The young PhD is an asset to the owner. The front entrance is good and so is the Lebanese restaurant next door as is the hotel's eating area. Some things are dated like the small lift and the walls of the bedroom. But our bathroom was better. Of course, the train station is close as well as a couple of grocery stores.

Even with the beginning of high season in Paris, the du nord area is not the best, especially on that street. The street with construction of some strange sort, but with no workers. It was blocked off yet attracted those who seemed less fortunate or simply had no jobs. We had no problems with anyone, but. we witnessed two incidents where force had to be used. Perhaps the prices could be reduced somewhat to be more commensurate with the ratings, unless the extra money is going to be reinvested into the hotel..