“Some students had a view of the Eiffel Tower and were absolutely thrilled. Breakfast was simpler with fewer options than expected, but the group had no complaints whatsoever.”
Hotel · Paris, France
Hotel Magenta 38
Hotel Magenta 38
A-3.24 / 4.00
107 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2015–2026)
Group leaders: A- (30 recent)Tour directors: A (20 recent)
What our travelers say
Hotel Magenta 38 earns consistent praise from the group leaders and tour directors who bring their travelers here, and a few things come up again and again: the staff are genuinely warm and proactive, the location on Boulevard Magenta puts groups steps from the Jacques Bonsergent metro, and the breakfast — croissants, pain au chocolat, and a solid spread — tends to be a highlight of the morning routine. Several groups have noted that the common areas feel welcoming and that check-in runs smoothly when the hotel is prepared for a group arrival, which has generally been the case. One group was delighted to find Eiffel Tower views from certain rooms, a bonus that made an impression.
That said, there are a few practical things to know before you arrive. Air conditioning has been inconsistent — some rooms lack it entirely, and renovation work during at least one stay affected availability further. Staff have been responsive about switching rooms when possible, but groups traveling in warmer months should flag this in advance. The single small elevator can slow things down when a full group is moving at once, one key per room is the standard (which gets complicated with three-to-a-room configurations), and rooms on the scaffolding side of the building are worth avoiding if that work is ongoing. Fruit at breakfast has been thin on some visits — applesauce rather than fresh options — and the bathroom setup in certain rooms is more open-plan than some travelers expect.
Overall, Hotel Magenta 38 is a dependable choice for student groups touring Paris on a structured itinerary. It suits travelers who want a central, well-connected base with attentive service rather than resort-style amenities. Groups that move quickly through the city and use the hotel primarily for breakfast and sleep will find it fits the rhythm of a busy tour week well.
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- Address: 38, Boulevard Magenta, 75010
- Phone: +33 1 42 38 02 55
- Rating: 3 stars
- Rooms: 67
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38, Boulevard Magenta, 75010
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