This is the kind of hotel I would have stayed in as a college student. It is a basic room for cheap. Now as an adult, I think it was pretty subpar. There is no air conditioning so be aware of that (cheaper hotels we stayed at in France had a/c). The shower was something like what we saw when we traveled in Cameroon. The staff was very helpful, very friendly, and solicitous. The location is great to be right near Les Halles and the subway and the RER. There were lots of good dining options and the center of Paris is just a very short walk away. If you are a budget traveler, don't mind a relatively dirty room, a pretty bad shower, no air conditioning, and a very narrow staircase to get to your room, this might be a choice for you. If you want any sort of luxury or convenience, this might not be a good choice.