Paris: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Paris side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Esmeralda	Best Value Nestay Les Halles	Luxury Le Grand Mazarin
Guest score	8.0/10	9.4/10	9.3/10
Reviews	1,632	1,191	361
Stars	★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	5th arr.	Paris	4th arr.
Reference price per night	€220	€328	€759
Guests like	Location: Central setting in the Latin Quarter, opposite Notre Dame and near Metro stations. Staff: Friendly team offer a warm welcome, local advice, and help with luggage.	Location: Central and walkable to major sights, shopping centres, and direct train links. Cleanliness: Spotless, fresh, and well-maintained throughout the apartment.	Location: Central setting in the Marais district near sights and local spots. Staff: Professional, friendly team provide attentive and helpful service.
Guests mention	Room Cleanliness: Some guests find units tidy, while others report dust, mold, and stained carpets.	Elevator: Small cabin starts on the first floor requiring a walk up stairs.	Breakfast: Tasty food, but selection is limited and service can be slow or rude.
Good for	family	family, ac	pool, pets, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Esmeralda if price matters most, Nestay Les Halles for the best balance of score and price, and Le Grand Mazarin if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.