I visited Paris in January and was back again by summer and this time I stayed at 25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord. It’s part of the Accor group, known for bold, story-driven interiors, with sister properties in cities like Copenhagen, Florence, and Dubai. Here’s my honest review, based on my most recent stay.
Why Stay Near Gare du Nord?
The Gare du Nord / Gare de l’Est area gets mixed reviews, but after living in London for over ten years, I personally never found it unsafe. It’s a busy, multicultural neighbourhood, comparable to King’s Cross in London, and one of the best-connected areas in the city, with multiple metro lines running through it.
Eurostar is always my first choice for getting to Paris, and my trips are usually short, two-to-three-day breaks. Staying close to the station makes those trips far more practical and time-saving, so a hotel near Gare du Nord or Gare de l’Est is my go-to whenever I’m planning a short Paris trip. I’ve reviewed a few other hotels in this area on the blog if you’re after more options — but here’s my full write-up on 25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord.
Location: Right Opposite Gare du Nord
25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord sits directly across from Gare du Nord — you can spot its bold signage the moment you step out of the station. The entrance itself is fairly understated, but walk through the door and you’re greeted by a riot of colour and eclectic décor. The front desk staff were friendly, and check-in was smooth, quick, and easy.
Rooms & Amenities
I stayed in a Medium Room with Paris View on the third floor — a good size for one or two people. The rooms blend African and Asian influences with vibrant colours, floral wallpaper, and brass lighting, creating a cosy space full of bold colours, retro touches, and thoughtful details. The toilet and shower are in separate rooms, and the shower itself is spacious. Large windows give you a partial view over Gare du Nord, not quite the full frontal view I was hoping for, but a view nonetheless.
In-room amenities included:
- Fridge, stocked with water, drinks, and a small biscuit
- TV with device casting
- Hair dryer
- Shower gel, shampoo, and body lotion
- Air conditioning
I’d actually emailed the hotel before my trip to ask whether the room came with a kettle, coffee machine, and slippers — and surprisingly, it didn’t. I was told only the larger rooms come with a kettle and coffee machine as standard, though they could lend me a kettle if one was available, and were happy to provide disposable slippers on request. So it seems most of these extras are available if you ask, just not included by default. I was genuinely surprised a hotel at this level doesn’t stock a coffee machine in standard rooms, the last three hotels I’d stayed at in Paris all had one, so this felt like a step down. I also asked about an iron, which they could lend me too — again, not standard, but readily available on request.
One thing worth noting: the bathroom has no door, just a sheer curtain for privacy. That’s fine if you’re travelling solo or as a couple, but worth knowing if you’re sharing a room with someone you’re not entirely comfortable being that close with.
On the plus side, there were plenty of plug sockets in the room, including USB ports, which made charging devices easy.
The air conditioning struck a good balance — cool enough without being freezing, so I never needed to adjust the temperature. I’d booked a room with a view, but it mostly overlooked the street, with nothing especially scenic to see. I’d also expected it to be noisy at night given the location, but the soundproofing was decent. There was still some noise, but nothing that stopped me sleeping. If you’re a light sleeper, though, I’d avoid rooms facing the street.
Dining, Bar & Facilities
The hotel has its own restaurant, NENI Paris, and bar, Sape Bar. NENI Paris draws on Persian, Arabic, French, and Russian influences, built around lively shared meals in a Balagan style. Sape Bar takes its inspiration from the flamboyant style of the Sapeurs, with dark wood and leather armchairs giving it a cosy, gentlemen’s-club feel. The restaurant leans relaxed and elegant, while the bar has a bolder, moodier design. Both have a great atmosphere. There’s also a coworking space with a large communal table and plenty of plug sockets, plus bike rental for anyone who fancies exploring Paris on two wheels.
What Could Be Improved?
A few practical issues worth flagging before you book:
- No kettle or coffee machine – you can’t make tea or coffee in the room. There’s a self-serve water station on the ground floor near reception, but going down every time is a hassle, especially with how slow the lift is.
- No extra cups or cutlery – there are only two glasses for water, no small plates or utensils. The hotel encourages guests to bring food back to eat in the room, but without cutlery this isn’t very practical. I’d planned to pick up some yoghurt to keep in the fridge, for example, but skipped it once I realised I had no spoon to eat it with.
- No bathtub or slippers as standard – slippers can be requested in advance, but I don’t believe bathtubs are available at all.
- No gym or laundry room – a bit of a letdown for a well-known hotel in this price bracket.
Price & Value
For my stay : a Medium Room with Paris View, the listed price on the hotel’s website was around €200 per night (this will vary by season), plus a daily city tax. I paid roughly €25 in city tax for four days and three nights. I booked with a Dis-Loyalty discount, and since I’d won £500 credit through a Dis-Loyalty Instagram giveaway last year, the room itself ended up costing me nothing beyond the city tax.
Final Thoughts
In terms of location, this hotel is genuinely hard to beat, and the air conditioning makes it a solid choice for summer, even if a heatwave hits. I’d love to see more practical in-room amenities though — given how close the hotel is to the Eurostar terminal, it must attract plenty of business travellers, so a capsule coffee machine in every room, plus a gym and laundry room, would go a long way.
Although I wasn’t paying for this stay, I’d still call it a solid overall experience, and communication with the front desk was smooth throughout. The décor looks fairly new, but the main lift was slow, and out of service for two of the four days I was there. That left just the smaller backup lift, which only fits two people at a time, so on those days I ended up taking the stairs to save time.
25hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord
12 Bd de Denain, 75010 Paris, France
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