How did this hotel receive a Travelers' Choice award? We just returned from 3 days at the Hotel Rochechouart and this is the first review I have been inclined to write in over a decade. I was traveling with my husband and 11 year old daughter. We stayed in a Grand Junior Suite. Before writing this review I read the summary "combines modern comfort with distinguished services" I laughed out loud. The hotel rooms are the darkest I've ever experienced. Even my husband said "this place is a dump" and he is not picky. Didn't help that the walls are dark brown and so is the carpet. Old paint, old carpet. The toilet is in a small closet by itself, European, I know. They provided only one functional USB port which obviously provides challenges. The extra bed in our room was not made up. When I asked for sheets, I was told housekeeping had left until the morning, it was 8:10pm. When we returned at 11pm there was no one at the front desk, zero staff to contact until morning. Less than pleased that we paid for a "Grand Junior Suite" only to all sleep in the same king bed. Additionally, anyone could access the staircase in the lobby to the hotel rooms, no room key needed. This seemed unsafe since the front doors to the hotel were unlocked. A room key was required for the elevator. Pros: The surrounding side streets were charming, the view of Sacre Coeur from the room was impressive and if you are visiting during warmer months the rooftop has a wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower. We passed a number of hotels as we enjoyed the neighborhood and I kicked myself that I hadn't booked one of them. Stay in the area, just not here.

The building looks nothing like they show in their pictures. It is a run down building on the outside, nothing like the bright picture they have shown. The building in general is outdated, needs refurbished, with walls and furniture scratched, chipped or just worn out. Friendly staff, including the bellhop/door man, very nice. Our room was pretty dirty to start. I cleaned a air vent in the ceiling because it was very think. All items were dusty. Bathroom and toilet room were clean. The breakfast was our worst meal of our trip. Cold, mush eggs and cold bacon, both were told to us that they should have been hot.
The location is in a area that seem shady to us, especially after looking at the pictures the hotel has posted. You can however get to the underground pretty easily. Overall we would not stay again.