Name: B&B HOTEL Paris 17 Batignolles
Address: Boulevard Berthier, 4, Paris, 75017, FR

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Kelly

The concierge service was so helpful. Shout out to Max. Very comfortable and friendly stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Kerilyn

Hotel is clean, convenient, and has what you’ll need for a short stay. My only issue was checking in for breakfast with my group. Other than that, everything was fine.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Edith

I stopped by 10:05 am and I can’t take my breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Mehak

I came for a work conference that was near Champs D Elysee and this hotel was only a 15 mins tram ride away from there! It’s a very decent 3* hotel, standard room size for a Paris hotel but with all the amenities you could need! Would defo book again if I was visiting a similar area again!

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Christelle

Amazing staff, great location to get around the city

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Pavan

Very clean property. 20 steps from Metro Station. Good breakfast. Very helpful front desk. Only thing they don’t switch on air conditioning even during April and May , even though outside temperature is hot . Windows don’t have a mesh . We still kept. Our window open and slept because it was hot inside the room. Otherwise it is a good place to stay. We had booked 2 comfort rooms . Rooms were on the 7th floor . It was quiter and we could open our window. Metro station near the hotel has a direct train to city center. All in all it was good

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Diego

Clean rooms great for the price!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Herbert

The hotel was in an excellent condition, it’s located in between all kinds of transit. The hotel staff are. Friendly and helpful. It had a good atmosphere. The lobby had a colourful decor with a retro gaming feel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Deborah

We wanted a drink at the end of the night, 1 guy(poor guy) was doing the dining room and the bar. We had to wait a lengthy time to get a drink.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2025

mark

We should be refunded for breakfast as it was non-existent

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

mark

The breakfast was a complete disgrace

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

David

Spotlessly clean. Great choice for a weekend away in Liverpool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Keisha

The area was in a vibrant place. The metro was practically feets away. The staff was helpful and friendly.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

john

I've stayed here before, when the Hotel was run by Timotel, room's clean and tidy, food good, nice bar, Staff friendly & efficient, I had an enjoyable stay. Many thanks.John Meade.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Meredith

Beautiful grounds. Excess breakfast

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Isabella

Easy access to a ton of metro and bus lines

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Fausto

La ubicación estaba excelente, muy cerca del metro

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Philip

Great location to catch the metro into the centre.
Great value buffet breakfast.
Comfortable clean rooms

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Katey

My mom and I stayed here for several days. The location near/above the Porte de Clichy station can’t be beat. (The RER is a block over). The metro also stops at Orly. At times you can hear the planes but that was infrequent and my mom never even noticed.

The hotel has a restaurant serving reasonably priced meals and seemed to do a brisk business. (We didn’t have an opportunity to try it).

The staff was friendly, fluent in English and very helpful with directions! Check in and out was a breeze.

The lobby and rooms are clean and updated. The rooms have ample USB plugs which cuts down on the need for several converters. The room has a safe, comfy beds, clean linens, and tv with several channels (no English). There is no fridge.

The bathroom has a hairdryer, towel warmer and heated floors which was a nice surprise. The shower was large and had great water pressure.

The hallways were a bit dark and forlorn but we didn’t mind bc we spent little time there. You need a key to operate the elevator which is a nice security feature.

We didn’t have a chance to explore the neighborhood but there are several inexpensive restaurants within site of the hotel.

Some reviewers mentioned feeling unsafe but that was not our experience. We took the metro back to the hotel arriving at 9:30 at the latest and were never concerned. We never felt the need to be extra vigilant.

We look forward to staying here again!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Nov 2024

F

The area don't feel secure. The thermostat the keep in warmer in October. So if you wanted less than 24° you have to open the window and hear the traffic or worse the unsafe neighborhood and beware of the rats...

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2024

Suliman

I don’t like

2/10

Poor

24 May 2024

Jean Hung

Wouldnt recommend

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2024

Catherine Joyce

Love the location, nice staff, clean and safe area!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2024

Allyson

it was just so hot and during the day it was close to the 80’s and there was still no air in the hotel. we had to sleep with our window open every night but it was still almost unbearable to sleep or sit in the hotel at all.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

devils

As a solo, female traveller I don’t think I could’ve stayed anywhere better.

I felt safe and comfortable, it was clean and cozy.

Staff were amazing, very helpful given the fact that my French isn’t as good as their English is.

Would definately reccomend!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Julian

Quite nice area close to metro stations and shoppinge center a lot of good restaurants around the area very good location

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2023

Shehryar

I liked the fact it is in a convenient location and it has parking.
Room size with two singles was very small and uncomfortable

4/10

Poor

17 Sep 2023

Alfred

Air conditioning did not work, when asked to be repaired staff was indifferent to our problems. The room was uncomfortable and hot. I would not recommend this location to anyone.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2023

Mohamed

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Sherry

Very friendly staff hotel was very clean. Breakfast was great

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2022

Abdullah

worst experience ever, worst staff, worst nights

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Emilio

Great location helpfull staff recommended

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2022

Verified traveler

Decent stay

Cracked tiles in bathroom. Poor replenishment of tea and milk. Cooked breakfast options poor.
Great bed. Good pastries and jam and bread. Would prefer real coffee not machine. Friendly helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2022

Christoph

Convenient location if you don’t mind traveling a bit to the main attractions of Paris, many different public transportation options literally right by the hotel. Walking distance to some great restaurants (you have to try Pizzeria Sonata!!!), fast food options, bodegas, pharmacies etc. Clean and fairly modern hotel, helpful staff, breakfast is decent. Good value. Would stay here again.

Few downsides: not the nicest / safest area, loud construction noises right next door, room kinda small, no mini fridge in room and I found it fairly difficult to find some simple cold drinking water, even outside of the hotel

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

20 Dec 2021

Abir

Unfortunately I didn’t stay they didn’t allow me and the front desk manager treated me horribly . Although I was there and booked for 2 consultative days

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2021

abdulrahman

Nice remodeled hotel.

I think housekeeping staff needs more training on hospitality and gusts comfort.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2021

Maria de Lourdes

Great!

Super well located, very clean and comfortable, people nice!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2021

Anna

Nice

Nice, clean room. Very close to Metro

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2021

Kimberly

Breakfast

The personal were nice and friendly. But I’ve notice big changes at this hotel. I’ve stayed here several times. We always pay for breakfast and unfortunately this time it disappointed us.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Cheap and simple hotel, close to public transport but nothing special unfortunately. Air conditioning in room 330 didn't work despite asking from concierge, outside traffic very LOUD even with window closed!

Asked for late checkout from the concierge manager night before but he didn't tell room service who were upset at me and didn't speak English! Breakfast is simple but again nothing special, better off paying more money elsewhere for a nicer experience to be honest.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Antony

Good stay and nice hotel

Very friendly welcome, helpful staff apart from slight miscommunication of breakfast times (told breakfast finished at 11am but that was only on weekends, which we were not told). Staff generally very responsive, friendly and supportive.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Clean. Complaint about noise handled promptlynand effectively by reception. Breakfast alright. Surrounded by good amenities subway metro turkish fastfood supermarket patisserie cafes . But around.20nto 30 min drive to Eiffel tower / champs Elysee so not a go for if you want to walk to the tourist attractions

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Great experience

Great hotel. The room was small in size but sufficient for a couple on a short trip. There is a metro station and bus stations outside the hotel and lots of food places in walking distance. Very friendly staff and the service was brilliant. Would definitely recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent for a couple of nights

Overall nice hotel! Only there for a couple of nights. Right next to the metro and about 30 minute walk to The Arc de Triomphe. When arrived we got an free upgrade, however still unsure what the upgrade was as it was the same room I booked just with a free minibar.
Would go again if I wish to stay in Paris for a couple of nights as it is just somewhere to sleep :)

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Very far from city and all items but Metro takes you there. Trains do not run late in evening.
Bedding was not changed for 4 days. Sink was broken and fixed but still did not work. When requested at 11 am it to be fixed it was not done when we came back at 11pm. Night manager had to come up with a bunch of tools to help to unclog the sink.
Poor ventilation in room and bathroom.
Cleaning staff did not clean well. Left tub with

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

clean and close to the metro station but the breakfast is the same everyday.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Timhotel is directly across from the Metro fwhuch is brilliant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Perfect stay

Great hotel, friendly staff, good location and overall a fantastic 3 night stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2019

Andrew

Good value hotel

Good value hotel had two nights here, although Clichy looks a long way from central Paris there walking routes in are surprisingly pleasant. Paris is a great city for walking.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2019

Eddie

Decent but NOT New & Shiny

The photo looked better than the hotel really was, most especially with the renovation/construction just outside the main entrance.

However, the location and transport links were superb. Shops, restaurants, and cafes right on your doorstep.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

It is a nice hotel. If they can provide iron and refrigerator, that will be great.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2019

Kanthimathy

Lovely breakfast. Lots of variety breakfast options. Very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2019

Bella

The shower was really nice and the bed and pillows were quite comfortable. The metro station being just across the way was awesome!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel is located in a decent area of the city within walking distance of train and restaurants.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Like the simple clean facilities. Good location. Excellent breakfast, well organised.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2019

LA

Perfect for a 2 night stay good location right next to the metro, perfect for what we paid for would stay again

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2019

SeenAll50

The staff were excellent to deal with, breakfast nicely done. An okay place for overnight. We were in Paris for a week and had to stumble over our luggage, as no room for it, and especially no place to open it except on the bed. No room for two people to pass each other between the bed and the wall, no hand soap, no hand towels, two persons in the room and one (1) packet each of regular and decaf coffee. We both prefer regular and had to beg for additional. No English-speaking tv channel of any kind. We will look elsewhere for our next trip to Paris.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2019

Verified traveler

Located right next to metro stop and tram. Also had an elevator which was great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2019

Pedro

Not bad 3starz

Place is amazing. The only thing that we didn’t realize was that it was further then we would have liked to the city center. But 15€ covered it. Don’t recommend the Metro in the evenings in Paris. The hotel in general was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2019

Christopher

Want to go back

Amazing - lovely staff and very clean. Breakfast great. Will go back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The location is very accessible to bus and rail transport, near the tourist spots. All staff in the reception are very helpful, like in opening of our locked luggage and in persistently contacting our airport transfers.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Apr 2019

Len

Somewhat happy.

The actual location was fine. We did have problems with the air conditioner. Asked to,have it checked as room was very warm. When we came back, housekeeping came to the room and I asked her to show me how to turn air on. She did and room was still very warm we had to call down the second day for more soap as it had been taken away and also more towels .

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Really disappointed by this hotel which for me isn’t a 3 stars hotel.
Missing a hairdryer in the room and I’ve been asked to go to another room to dry my hair.
Twice happened that I came back from business meetings and cleaning ladies forgot to put back towels, reception didn’t want to come and give me some but asked me to collect towels at reception : unbelievable.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2019

John

Fabulous hotel for the price - will return

Fabulous hotel for the price - will return

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2019

Chanaki

Great place and friendly staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2019

clare

Happy with hotel

Very clean and comfortable room, the staff are very helpful. I didn't go for the breakfast but it looked good. I would definitely book with them again but probably nearer the centre at gard du nord.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay, no complaints, would recommend to others.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Bed ligths don't work, small room, toilet cover very loose.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very good

Nice clean hotel friendly staff who checked us in early which was nice and a metro right outside and som entrance cafes

Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Nov 2018

Jacob

Stayed here for 4 nights. On day of departure, a man was loitering around the school group and attempted to take one of the luggage. When apprehended, only one lady from the management attended to the matter. Although the police was called, the thief got away in front of everyone because there is no security personnel. Incidents like this will likely make this place a heaven for crooks since they can get away so easily.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2018

Robert&Debbie

good hotel at some distance to the centre of Paris but good local location to transport, and shops and eating places etc. Rooms were on the small size but clean and comfortable. Good breakfast.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2018

Catherine

The property was centrally located and close to metro. Very good area.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2018

Barbara

Mini break away with family

I booked this hotel for a couple of nights and it was amazing. The room and bathroom were spotless and very comfortable. The hotel itself was very nice and about 2minutes walk to the metro station or a straight bus from Gare du nord station (about 25mins). The breakfast was enjoyable with a wide variety to choose from. The surrounding area is quiet enough with a few supermarkets and restaurants a couple of minutes away. The staff were all very polite and friendly. I would definitely recommend this hotel. We had an amazing stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Nov 2018

C

The room we had had a very uncomfortable noisy, springy bed, which was certainly not conducive to a good night sleep, definitely need to sort that big time!

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

very good location for the metro. Helpful staff. Food was not great

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2018

JOANNE

super hotel

fantastic hotel the staff were lovely the area was brilliant for happy hour drinks and lovely eats and the METRO is right at the front door.
would definately recomend this place

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2018

bejtja

small room, no freazer minibar in the room. high prize for this room

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Best hotel!!!!

Had a great experience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2018

lynda

Not bad and good location

We wanted to dine at their Restaurant la Terrace, but they only had 6 tables available for dinner at the bar and they would not serve us in the dining room which was less than 3 feet distance. So, we had to go dine outside.
The sevond day, they didnt change our towels, never replaced the plastic glass we had taken and didn take away the cup of coffee we had in the morning. No tissues in the room.

Last day, our shuttle got there earlier and waited for us for a while, we were ready, but as we got down, the shuttle had already left. The elder guy at the desk, just didnt care about the situation, he was dry and rude. Never thought of calling our room to advise us the shuttle was there., But the younger one took care of it. He was nice amd reached the shuttle which refused to come back and he arranged for a taxi for us to the airport.
The hotel is just across the line 13 metro station, which is very convenient. The room was small, but clean and colourful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2018

Dorothy A

Loved it

Amazingtoarrive,having,three hours early,your room is ready.the beds were so perfect. Then the SERVICE was perfect! And the brunch perfect.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2018

Bruce

Nice Hotel ,close to Metro and a good selection of restaurants close to the hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2018

Nancy

Hotel is 1 block from Metro. Breakfast had a good selection of items. Staff very friendly- always trying to get with questions and finding solutions for you.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The rooms were recently renovated and I slept very well - it’s a noisy place with construction around but sound isolation was quite good. The outside and the entrance are not great but I am sure it will get its share of renos. If you get one of the new rooms you’ll have a nice stay at a good price. Beakfast was not great...

2/10

Poor

26 Aug 2018

mohammed

Wrong room

I booked two joining rooms from your website for 4 nights. However, when me and my family arrived at the hotel after a very long journey, they said that we booked two separate rooms. After a long talk, we got our correct room for the next 3 nights.

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2018

Mohamed Mille

We arrived in middle of night long hours of driving,the person was in charge is Bastille.
However he guy was very helpful and smooth with our request,we got a good deal for breakfast and parking so it was a very good start.the location just right for family a close high street with lots of restaurants and supermarket and banks so nothing hard to find so in total all was good
Thank you very much guys

Family

2/10

Poor

22 Aug 2018

Vanda

Location , beds are crap , no hair dryer or iron . Breakfast for the money is poor quality .

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Perfect for metro

Main entrance pedestrianised so if in car then underground car park for hotel is to the side and use intercom to get reception to open gate . Once in follow signs too reception.
Metro opposite .
Rooms clean comfy with aircon.
Pod coffee machine in room and safety deposit box.

2/10

Poor

14 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

nice hotel close to the station

The reception was okay but was one unhelpful girl called Iva
Just a bit disappointed on her service and plus the hotel inside locked wasn’t working which it felt us unsafe to sleep two of the night.

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2018

Simon

Ideally located.

Mixed feeling about this hotel, we checked in late at night after a long journey and the staff that checked us in were not overly helpful and didn’t really make us feel welcome at all.
Parking was €35 a night which is not what we expected after paying for a room in the hotel.
How ever the rooms were very clean, well set out if not small.
The rooms are modern and perfect if you are not going to be in them all day and just use them as a base like we did.
The hotel is literally 100 meters from the metro so great for getting in to the the centre and around Paris.
Over all it was absolutely fine, just the staff and the parking charge that put us off.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Although not in downtown close enough and met our needs

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2018

Attala

Close to train station and lots of restaurants around the area. Hotel room is newly renovated with comfortable beds, staff are friendly.
Poor wifi connection in our room and there was an ongoing renovation that we were not informed prior to checking in.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

The redecorated rooms are a good improvement

My second stay at this hotel. Room was much better than before - this room had been upgraded to new corporate décor and was much improved compared to my previous (unimproved) room.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2018

Tom

Good service

Friendly staff and good rooms for the price and was close to downtown Paris and good service

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2018

Derek

Not as good as the pictures suggest

If only it was like the pictures! Hotel is more run down than picture showed - apparently the picture is of their new corporate look which is due to be implemented in September 2018, but this cannot come a moment too soon. Bathroom old fashioned, with severe warning about being charged €500 if you leave the shower curtain outside the bath and it results in water damage. The electricity in my room had a problem on the second night of my stay - this was apparently the same for all other rooms on my floor, but the reception asked me to unplug my tablet in case that was causing the issue (highly unlikely that recharging a tablet would cause a problem for the whole floor, I would suggest but,,,,,,,,) and left me sitting in the dark waiting for them to correct the problem for around 15 mins..
Nothing really terrible about the hotel but definitely not the best impression.

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2018

Creaky

Very good value, clean and tidy. Metro right out side.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2018

Thamina

Building works, quite noisy research before going

This is an average hotel. The reception was clean and spacious however I cannot say the same for the rooms. As I entered the room I noticed stains on the walls, the bathroom is on the small side and needs a good update which by the way also has a notice that states there will be a €500 charge if any water damage as they have no drain system.The room we stayed had two singles which we thought would be sufficient however we felt like we were staying on top of each other.

On the second day to my horror I noticed an ink like stain on the bedsheets and thought that they should change the sheets when they cleaned the room, how I was mistaken. I came to find in the evening that they just did up the bed with the same linen. I went and spoke to the receptionist who came and checked it apologised and said that she will tell them to change it tomorrow and will tell her manager, nothing happened! The next evening I returned to find the same bedsheets so I went down to complain again. The receptionist provided me some linen and I then changed the sheets myself! Absolutely atrocious.

During our stay there were no works at the hotel except for the day we checked out but we also like others were only notified of works at the hotel on arrival.
Overall I would say that the reception staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful however I cannot say the same about their cleaning staff.
I would really advise people to call the hotel before booking to see if they have any ongoing works

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2018

Rashid

Pleasant & Friendly Staff

Hotel was OK - Needs to be renovated to modern standards. Pleasant, friendly and helpful staff

4/10

Poor

13 Feb 2018

Romain

The quality of a 40€ hotel, for much more!

Globally looked better than the bad reviews I had read about it but the problems came afterwards ....
It was their responsibility to de-ice the area around the hotel and they did not (I had hurt myself a week before and did not want to fall so I took a taxi to the hotel and ... the area between the road and the hotel was fully frozen, nice!)
The heating did not work sufficiently to compensate with the low temperatures (-5 ish) outside. I turned it at the maximum and it did not do the job
From 9 AM they were doing some repair work in the hotel, it is usually fine but as I was sick I wanted to rest a bit longer and ... no, no rest.
Oh and not even liquid soap or shampoo in the bathroom

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2017

Ritchel

Very accessible. Near the metro. Room is clean and tidy. Very good value for money. Will definitely come back.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2017

Eniko

Fairly ok hotel close to metro station

Hotel staff is very nice, especially from reception. Room was not that clean, tiny bugs on the room desk and in the bathroom, I couldn't place anything on the desk due to this. the towels where not changed, and on the bed sheets found couple of hairs when we arrived. hairdryer only makes noise, doesn't dry hair at all, bathroom has no drainage, so have to be careful to use shower curtain properly. Haven't used the breakfast offered by the hotel, but it seamed a relaxing area. Hotel is very close to metro station some shops, but would not recommend arriving late to hotel, due to unfriendly neighborhood.