A fourth generation independent hotel is anything but the norm these days, but the
Terrass Hotel seems to be bucking the trend. Hi there, my name is Kevin. This channel
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I’m pulling this one from my 2022 vault of goodies. If you’d like to know the
exact nightly room rate that I paid during my stay, please check out the description below.
Montmartre is a beautiful residential neighborhood perched above Paris and
hotels here are few and far in between, giving the Terrass Hotel a distinct edge.
Located just a 15 minute walk from Sacre Coeur (SACRAY KER) and less
than a 10 minute walk to the closest metro station.
The hotel is literally a piece of history hidden in plain sight.
In 1911, the hotel was opened with 120 rooms and included a new fangled at the time,
rooftop terrace. Frequently visited by Renoir and Dali among some other legends,
the hotel coins themselves as “The Address of Artists since 1911.”
Walking inside, the hotel’s common areas and lounges are small, but smartly laid out- with
multiple nooks and semi private corners where you could enjoy a coffee before heading out
to explore the town for the day. After it’s most recent renovation,
the hotel was labeled by The Telegraph as “an oasis of contemporary cool located in
the picturesque heart of Montmartre” which I think sums it up quite nicely.
In this area you’ll also find a chargeable self service coffee and tea counter. I don’t mind
chargable coffee when it’s good, but 4Euro for a single Nespresso pod is pushing it.
There was natural and sparkling water on tap for free though.
The lobby was designed to feel like a period theater lobby and
the reception desk was built from a repurposed grand piano.
As we take a peak at the small on site spa, I should mention quickly about the service. Paris
doesn’t have the greatest reputation for, let’s say charming service, but I was quite impressed
here. All staff were always more than helpful, engaged and thoroughly pleasant to deal with.
That brings us to who’s staying here. It seems to be mostly younger families or couples but
the hotel by no means felt young, in a bad way and relatively speaking by Paris terms,
it’s a reasonably priced option in Montmartre.
Time to head up to my room which was on the fifth floor. Over the past five years or so,
many hotels- independent and chain- have realized it’s just a heck of a lot smarter to ensure the
view is clearly noted in the room category type. Terrass didn’t get the memo which was my only true
criticism for the hotel. From the description and photos of the room, I would have never known that
an interior courtyard view was an option for this category, which was not the cheapest on offer.
Inside the room, yes it’s small, but I’m a fan of small rooms sometimes, especially when the layout
is efficient and logical as it was here. Despite the small footprint, there really wasn’t anything
you’re missing out on- unless you needed to have a bunch of large suitcases open at the same time.
The bed and linens were top quality and I loved the clever minibar storage area’s design.
Only instant coffee on hand here, but considering there was a complementary
bottle of wine and the Nespresso machine in the lobby, I’ll happily overlook it for today.
The wardrobe was essentially just a clothing rack. Generally I’d be okay with that but I
wish there was somewhere in the room with a higher surface to organize luggage and such.
Plenty of connectivity and modern touches in the room,
which takes us to the relatively speak, massive bathroom.
With separate spaces for the toilet and the shower, the middle section was reserved for a
very oversized basin and vanity area, complete with towel warmers which are always welcome.
By the way, a friendly reminder that not only is this flight 100% self funded,
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Finally we have the big walk in shower.
Here is the beautiful view you were waiting for.
Heading upstairs now to the hotels only F&B venue which wears quite a few hats.
In the mornings the well decorated space serves up a continental buffet,
serves up small but nicely curated menus for lunch and dinner and also has a bar
and the namesake terrace which is open during the warmer months.
The breakfast buffet was limited in scope but full of really high quality item,
making this one a definite keeper for me.
It doesn’t hurt to have a beautiful view overlooking Paris as a side dish either.
Last up we have the mini cycling cabin. There’s also
a similar room with treadmills on another floor.
Overall the Terrass Hotel is a great choice if your travels bring you to Montmartre. I’d
definitely consider it again as long as I could secure an outward facing room.
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