We stayed in the hotel while going to a concert at the stade de france. The hotel is ideal for this purpose, it is within a 10min walk to the gare de nord, which is the station that the train from the (CDG) airport arrives (RER B) and also goes to the stadium (TER B or D). There are numerous restaurants & fast food places (mcd's, kfc & bk) very close, theres also a mini market in close proximity as well & a metro station. The hotel itself was clean, secure & adequate without any frills (although our room was quite small). The noise from the traffic outside wasnt bad, but we were on the 6th floor. You could feel the vibrations of the subway trains passing underground but it wasnt bad enough to be a nuisance imo. The surrounding area isnt as nice as some of the other areas in the city, but you get what you pay for as the saying goes. I would have no problem going back again for the same purpose, but if i was going to specifically see the city, enjoy the hotel facilies etc. I would prob find another hotel.