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French Theory

Paris · France

18 Rue Cujas, 18View location

9.0/10Excellent898 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About French Theory

Enjoy a stay at the French Theory hotel, located in the heart of Paris, within a 10-minute walk of the Luxembourg Gardens and the Panthéon. This hotel offers convenient amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a banquet hall.

Start your day with a continental breakfast (fee applies), available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The hotel's 48 guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions with satellite programming, phones, desks, and complimentary Wi-Fi. A snack bar/deli is also available for a quick bite.

Additional amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Nearby attractions include Notre Dame and the Louvre Museum.

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With a stay at French Theory, you'll be centrally located in Paris, just a 4-minute walk from Luxembourg Gardens and 13 minutes by foot from Notre-Dame. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Place de la Bastille and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Louvre Museum.

Stay in one of 48 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 15 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 33 Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: EUR 200 per accommodation, per stay
    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.53 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Up to 3 children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 22 per person
    • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Russian

    Portuguese

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Sorbonne University 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Luxembourg Gardens 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Panthéon 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Île de la Cité 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sainte-Chapelle 1 km / 0.6 mi
Notre-Dame 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Pont Neuf 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Seine 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Île Saint-Louis 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Rue de Rivoli 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Hôtel de Ville 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Les Halles 1.6 km / 1 mi
Le Bon Marche 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Louvre Museum 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Paris Catacombs 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 48
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  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Valet parkingExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
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  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Library
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SINGLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDSINGLE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 12 m²SGL.DB-SU
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    SINGLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    12 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.DB-SU

    Room amenities

    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub or Shower allocation on arrival
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 13 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    13 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Shower
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²DBL.SU
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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Bathroom
    • Bathtub or Shower allocation on arrival
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Desk
    • Satellite TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE SUPERIORSINGLE • SUPERIORSGL.SU

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    SINGLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room BUNK BEDRoom • BUNK BEDROO.BK

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    Room BUNK BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.BK

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU-1

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 13 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    13 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Bathroom
    • Bathtub or Shower allocation on arrival
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 10 m²SGL.ST
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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    10 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BEDQUADRUPLE • BUNK BED • 1 Bedroom • 17 m²QUA.BK
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    QUADRUPLE BUNK BED

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    17 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Bunk beds, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    BUNK BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.BK

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping
    • Satellite TV
    • Desk
    • Shower

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room ONE BEDRoom • ONE BEDROO.1B

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    Room ONE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ONE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.1B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about French Theory

9.0
Excellent
898 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
Jean-Luc
Super emplacement dans un quartier beau avec beaucoup de verdure. Bien situé aussi. Chambre petite, mais parfaitement adapté pour famille si votre but est la visite de la ville. Nous avions besoin d'un endroit climatisé pour dormir et cette chambre a très bien répondu à nos attentes. Très beau style d'établissement sous thématique musique et studio.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Sara
I had a great experience at The French Theory. It is a cute boutique hotel and the staff is wonderful! The rooms are cozy but for the price, totally doable. The elevator was being repaired for a but and guests were unable to use it for 90 mins and while I didn't mind taking the stairs to my 6th floor room, it could be an issue with guests checking in. Clean room, NICE A/C and fantastic staff. I would stay again!
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2026
Yvette
Room was clean and each of us had a bed in the double bunk family room. The bathroom was extremely small and hard to maneuver around the sink.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
andrew
Staff all very friendly, eager to please and helpful
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Orna
W got a room with 2 bunk beds which was great and really big. Also the room was so nicely cold compared to the heat wave outside. Also great location
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Jane-Claire
Air con! Comfortable beds
Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Pramode
Room was not cleaned one of the days (last day out of 6).
Sink was completely clogged up.
While taking shower water leaked through the door and completely wetted floor.
Coffee cups were never cleaned. No tea or coffee, no sugar or cream in the room. No instructions for how to get drinking water.

Request Expedia to ask hotel for partial refund.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
ewan
Clean room, friendly staff, room air conditioned which was good as Paris was very hot. Didn't have the breakfast because the hotel was located close to many cafes. There was an onsite cafe which was good. Hotel had a good location close to Jardin de Luxembourg, The Pantheon and about 10 minutes walk to Notre Dame. Close to bus routes and metro stations. No problems, all good.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
AnnaMarie
This is a charming boutique hotel in a great location. Amenities varied by room (I had no fridge while my friends did) and it's not like a typical American hotel with a long list of amenities. Each room still had its own heater/AC unit though. The room was clean and cozy with a super comfortable bed, helpful staff, GREAT breakfast food and the best patio! It's on a quiet street which was blocked from traffic almost the whole week. The location was perfect as we were 1 block from the metro station and the Jardin de Luxembourg, Pantheon is two blocks in the other direction and just behind that is the best small street of cafes and shops. Easy walk to Notre Dame as well. It was a fabulous home away from home for our week in Paris. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Kathryn
Staff was very helpful, and the hotel was clean. I did feel that the first room we were put into did not match anything that was advertised, but we returned and stayed again in a different room that was very comfortable.
Air conditioning was a dream, so thankful during the heat wave.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jun 2026
Stacy X Y
The location is good and safe but the hotel is very small and not the one that I expected, the room and the bathroom are all very tiny…if travel by yourself that is fine but for two travelers, it seems crowded..
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Francisco
Es un hotel con las mejores cosas y atención que e estado en España
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Melissa
Cute room great location
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Jamie
Fantastic location! Close to Luxembourg Gardens, Sorbonne and the Pantheon. Walking distance to Metro and TER. Clean rooms. On the smaller side but okay for two people. Cleaning staff came daily to make beds and provide fresh linens. Hotel staff welcoming. Cafe downstairs charming.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Kristy
Small rooms with minimal
Storage (a bar with hangers) but perhaps normal for Europe. Strong water pressure in shower. Super convenient location. The thermostat was covered by artwork the first day so we sweat to death at night. It was fine overall, but would try a new place next time.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Daniela
This is a hip boutique hotel with a perfect location, excellent cafe in the lobby, and very wonderful staff. It's also worth mentioning that the showers have the best water pressure I've ever experienced in all of Europe.

It's cute and comfortable.. I could not find air conditioning in my unit and was expecting it, but luckily it was not an overly hot day. I would definitely return.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
Alejandro
Shower stall door would not seal properly at the bottom however careful we were and this every time we showered water —lots of water— would leak / spill into bathroom and room floor. Very unpleasant. Had to used extra hand towels to keep floor somewhat clean. Our group had two rooms, and the other room had a bathtub shower and no problems in that one.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Stacy X Y
Overall good, the location is great and very convenient to everywhere..
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Debby
The location was so French! Quiet street little patio out front. Super nice staff. They have a little coffee shop with good food. They even have a recording studio. I loved it there. The beds and pillows were comfy. I would definitely stay there again!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Erica
Wonderful hotel by Luxembourg Gardens and the Pantheon. Fabulous restaurants walking distance away. Came during the heatwave and the AC at night was amazing to have. Fabulous shower pressure with plenty of hot water. Kind and helpful staff. Not a luxury hotel but super clean and everything needed for a great stay. Comfortable beds! Didn’t need more than a really great shower, air-conditioning and a great bed because we were out and about all day long and this place checked all the boxes.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
PAUL
Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Excellent location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
louise
Hotel perfect for my needs after last minute flight cancellation. Fantastic location, very easy connection with airport train. Hotel was not overly fancy, but clean and stylish with friendly staff. Compared to other Paris hotels, price was reasonable. Would stay again
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Barbara
Everyone at the property, was warm, friendly and helpful, I would definitely recommend French Theory to other travellers
Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
Christopher
Single bed was a bit too soft for me; otherwise, the stay was excellent.
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2026
Michael
A well-located small hotel right off the Boulevard St. Michel, a block from the Sorbonne and several streets walk from the Seine, providing a great view of Notre Dame.

The hotel has several floors, and they were kind enough to give me a better room on my 2nd day. The reception area is tiny, with one clerk, all of whom were kind and spoke English, though they complimented me on my French, which I prefer to use.

They have a small restaurant that I didn't use and a downstairs recording studio to play music, I guess. There are books throughout and in each room, but I wasn't in Paris to read.

It is only two blocks walk from the Luxembourg RER station, making it very accessible to get to the airport. Be warned that my train only stopped at Terminal 1, though it was supposed to go to Terminal 2, causing a bit of chaos.

The hotel is somewhat high priced for the facility, but the one next door charged twice as much, so perhaps this is Paris today (NYC was even more expensive, I learned).

So, all in all a nothing special hotel, with easy access to attractions, as the area is a tourist spot in itself. And you're in Paris to get about, not to loll in bed all day.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Meghan
Clean room, but small and limited space to put luggage. But worked for our needs and was perfectly situation in Paris for everything. Staff was extremely helpful and nice
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Karen
Everything was perfect. The food the room all very good. The staff is warm and friendly. I recommend the French theory
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Jeff
excellent! clean rooms, frinedly staffs, and working a/c
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Kenisha
I really enjoyed my stay here! I was looking for a hotel with a central location and God allowed me to find this place! Gloria and all the staff were so polite and helpful. The room and bathroom were clean ( its a bit smaller than I imagined) but it was ok for my one night stay in Paris. I also loved the decor. I was able to walk to the Louve, the Jardin de Luxembourg, the Norte Dame and the Pantheon was like 5 mins away! The breakfast was delicious and service exceptional. I am so happy to have found this affordable place 1 week before my trip to Paris after searching for weeks for a perfect location! Highly recommend
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 May 2026
Aytug
Great staff and location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
Artsiom
All good)
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Bonnie
Hotel had an elevator, which was wonderful! The location was close to everywhere we wanted to go. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
MARIA
We enjoyed stay at French Theory. Very attractive, arty setting. We were warmly greeted and assisted to drop off our bags hours before check-in time. Our room was spacious. We had expected a smaller Parisian room. We enjoyed breakfast in the café and would visit again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Qamar
I had an amazing experience with French theory hotel. It was extremely clean, efficient, location is perfect. And the room was a good size and the AC worked perfect! Highly recommend.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 May 2026
Colleen
Great staff - very friendly and accommodating. It would be nice to have tea bags in the room to go with the electric kettle. We enjoyed our stay!
Family
4/10
Poor
03 May 2026
Catherine
The room was small even for European standards and the walls and windows were paper thin so you heard everything outside and in the rooms above, below and beside you. I wouldn’t stay again unfortunately although I love the area it is located.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2026
Carol
You cannot beat the location of this hotel! I'm a frequent visitor to Paris and find this place amazingly convenient to wonderful, walk-able sites, buses and metro. The staff is exception and a great breakfast menu.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2026
susana
The bed is very comfortable but the curtains don't cover properly and it is very noisy.
I wouldn't call this a boutique hotel considering the condition of the place and those lifts. In general I was quite disappointed considering the cost.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Simone
Highly recommended. Perfect location , quiet, with only short walks to shops, bistros, the Metro & bus stops, and sites of interest. You can take either the lift or the stairs to your room.
The room was small but very clean. The staff were knowledgeable and most amenable. There is a lovely cafe on site with both indoor & outdoor seating, and an interesting shop. We would definitely stay here again.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Lassla
The hotel is in great conditions, the location is fantastic and the staff is friendly. I could use some more toiletries like hand cream or refill the tea that I used, but over all it was great hotel and experience.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Brier
A great boutique hotel for your next stay in Paris. Room was as pictured, staff were lovely and location was excellent!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Gay
The coffee shop was wonderful and the staff was one of the nicest staffs I've ever experienced at a hotel. Lovely folks.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Charles
Very useful and friendly staff. Convenient location. Small but very well designed rooms with everything that's needed for a short stay. Particularly enjoyed the breakfast. Full mark.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Joann
This is my fave hotel in Paris!! :) The price is great and the rooms are comfy and adorable. The location is incredible. 10 min away from Notre Dame and from the metro stations nearby, you can go literally anywhere in Paris easily. I cannot recommend it enough!!! Merci beaucoup :)
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2026
Steven
Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great. Really good location for walking to many attractions and easy access to Metro especially to/from airport
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Kevin
Tiny room, but you get what you pay for in that area of Paris. Wonderfully helpful people working there, all staff from reception desk, to cleaners. If you just need a room on a budget, good option.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Ayo
Great location, very small room but no complaints for the most part
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2026
NATHANIEL
Clean rooms
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Garett
Funky property, in an excellent location. Able to get a North American style breakfast in the lobby is a plus. Vinyl records and a record player, projection TV and a super industrial setup make this one of the most unique hotels I've had the pleasure of staying in.
Business Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
Louis
Nice laid back creative staff.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
Clarissa
Great location. Cannot beat where it’s located. Adorable inside and cozy.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Rebecca
The rooms are small, but contain everything you could need, including a safe, a fridge, and a full size bath. The location is excellent, just round the corner from the Pantheon, on the edge of the Latin District with all its bars and restaurants, and about 15 minutes walk to the Notre Dame.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
Kim
I enjoyed my stay. Lovely shower, crisp cotton bedding, comfy bed. Simple but everything I needed
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Jonathan
Clean room and super helpful staff
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Kathleen
Great location close to many restaurants, shops and a grocery store. Best part was that a cafe was attached, open most of the day for coffee to-go or dine in. French and yet a bit of a familiar U.S. quirky hotel feel.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2026
Ahmed Fouad
very cenral location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
MARIA CARMEN
Clean room - stayed 2 wks. Staff very helpful and friendly. Restaurants and groceries (convenience store) close by. Buses close by. Loved the area, lots to see and you can take a bus or 2 to get places. Not sure about laundry never needed..brought enough so i don't need to worry about it.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
SUZANNE
The room was squeaky clean, the neighborhood was quiet and
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Valerie
Clean room and great staff. Location is also great.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Darine
Spacious room- friendly staff- great locatio
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Ricardo
The attention and care given by our host Mauricio during check-in and throughout our stay truly went above and beyond. He made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. If you’re looking for an authentic Paris experience with small, cozy rooms and a great location, this is definitely the place to stay. Highly recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2026
Dongsoo
Clean room, nice mood, kind staffs.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Ka Wai
The hotel staff is nice and helpful. The projector is stunning for watching tv
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Ka Wai
The staff are very nice and helpful. The room has a projector which is awesome for watching film.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Shantha
great concept, great staff and wonderful location
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Feb 2026
Bronwyn
Clean & great location
Business
6/10
Pleasant
13 Feb 2026
Alena
Great location, courteous staff but the facility itself needs improvement. Bathroom lighting was terrible, shower door wasn’t sealing and you flooded bathroom with every shower.
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2026
Chris
Lovely welcoming staff room clean and tidy. Sadly shower almost unusable as far too low and unable to remove shower head from the fitting. Ended uo lying down to get washed. Not ideal.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2026
Marvin Leib
Overall, a very good value option for the Latin Quarter of Paris. The rooms are rather spartan...a twin bed, very small desk with a chair and a small bathroom. Concrete floor. So this is not the height of luxury. But it is a solid choice. Clean. Well kept. Even cute. Well located. Friendly staff. I would stay here again.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2026
Clément
loved the vibe downstair with the music studio, bookshop plants and coffee
Business
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Tim
Clean room, friendly staff and great coffee!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2026
Sanjay
Friendly staff at the reception.
Very good location - close to Luxembourg RER and metro station. 15 mins walk to Notre Dame and several other attractions.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Joyce
Great location
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2026
EMANUEL
Location& staff
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Laura
I really enjoyed my stay here and thought it was a great value for the location. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the dining options around and there’s easy transport connections. My only critiques are that a few nights, I heard loud music from my room that seemed to be coming from the ground level; nothing earplugs didn’t fix, but not ideal. I had breakfast one morning at their restaurant; the omelet was great but the croissant was not good. Overall, I recommend and plan to look here again when I return to Paris.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2026
Humberto
Hidden gem in Area heart of Paris, our bathroom layout was not accommodating, sink was almost on top of toilet. we chose the 2 bunk beds bedroom, great for a family of 4! One bunk bed was pretty unstable, needs adjusting- but mattress were comfortable! Room temp got too warm so we opened window to cool it! Staff was courteous and helpful- and coffee shop in the lobby was surprisingly good w a varied menu and the waitress goes above and beyond!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
shannon
I enjoyed my stay at French Theory. Friendly staff. Cool Interiors and great coffee and food.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Holly
I was on my own and it was a great value room - clean and good location for an early airport RER. Has a little cafe and close to some good restaurants/walks around Paris.
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
Ann
Very small, but it is Paris. Very clean. Staff were polite. Couldn’t hear neighbors, which is nice because I got sick and was scared my neighbors would get annoyed of my coughing. Worth the price.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Edward
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, the staff was super friendly, and the location was great.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2026
MAHSHID
I stayed for two nights as a solo traveller. The location is excellent. Walking distance to Pantheon, Luxemberg gardends and Notre Dame Cathedral. 1 short walk to Metro stations and also close to Sain Germaine area. If you do not mind small rooms, this hotel is reasonably priced and well situated. I would definitely stay there again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
steven
Great hotel and location. Super hip.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Karl
Clean quiet room with a comfy bed. I slept 13 hours!
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2025
Bergan
It was great!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2025
vijayta
Stayed here for 4nights in November. The room was quite nice, clean.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Marco Vincenzo
Position, clean, decent and fair priced...(to be in Paris)
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2025
Raul
Clean room but small. Great location. The coffee shop in the lobby is a plus! Recommend
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Naim
Great location excellent stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Maren
All staff I interacted with were friendly and welcoming. The room was small, but had all one would want. I would definitely stay again.

Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
Girivaraprasad
Staff and amenities are good
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
Graciela
I really like the vibe of this small hotel. It’s super convenient, unpretentious and friendly.

You are steps away from the metro to go anywhere you want. Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, Mouffetard St, Notre Dame are all within walking distance. And there are lots of restaurants, cafes, boulangeries all around.

I love this place, I’ve been there before and I will go back!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Cecille
The room was spotless but the air was too hot. Housekeeping staff were nice. Amenities were just right. Our checkout was quivk. Location is perfect and you can walk everywhere. Easy transportation to/from the CDG airport. I wouldcstaybherecagain.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2025
Paul
Really cool. Very friendly staff. Nice area
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Rachel
Room was clean and staff were nice. Only used room to sleep but felt safe travelling solo to and from the hotel in the dark. Good location and convenient for transport
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2025
Virginia
Only had breakfast there once. it was quite good but it wasn't free. Very satisfied
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Sarah
Staff was friendly, room was very clean, quiet, great location. I would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2025
Edward
Clean and safe area. Staff was amazing and very helpful. Rooms were big and clean and will absolutly consider staying here again in the future
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2025
Katy
Staff were absolutely amazing. So very friendly and accommodating. FT has such a quirky vibe and it was a real treat to have a record player in the room! Thank you.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2025
Donna
The staff were very nice. Room size was fine. Bed was very uncomfortable. Shower was nice and hot with good pressure. There was no tea/coffee facilities or tissues in my room. There was a bottle of water supplied when you first arrive but this was not refilled. Quite a lot of the cable television stations were not working (both English & French), and the ones that were, stopped. Unfortunately the staff didn't know how to fix it.
Location was excellent. A short walk to the Pantheon and Notre Dame. Bus stops and Metro stations close by.
Also, I sent an email regarding laundry facilities, which was not answered. There is no laundry facilities at the hotel (although mentioned in amenities on Hotel.com) , however there is a laundromat about 5 min walk away.
Also, a courtesy email regarding the road works out the front would have been appreciated.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
María Victoria
Gran lugar a pasos de los Jardines de Luxemburgo, ubicación ideal para recorrer Paris. Sin dudas repetiría
Leisure Partner

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