Photo: Francis Amiand
Open only a few months now, Mama Shelter is already a hotspot thanks to interior design by Philippe Starck, a funky bar and restaurant, and prices lower than you'd ever expect to find in Paris. Rooms start at just €79 (gasp!), and feature amenities like iMacs and Star Wars-themed bedside lamps.
In addition to its geek-chic clientele, Mama Shelter is also trying to seduce music fans. Understanding the allure of the neighboring rock club, Flèche d'Or, the hotel has worked out a deal to let their guests jump to the front of the line at the Flèche d'Or. And because the queue can sometimes snake around the block, that little perk is nothing to sneeze at. UPDATE: The Flèche d'Or has recently closed for sound-proofing renovations that are expected to last throughout the summer. We will update this post when the club is open again.
Photo: Mu Foo
For music-loving travelers on a budget, Mama Shelter and La Flèche d'Or are an unbeatable combination. The hotel is one of the cheapest (and coolest) in the city, and you can't beat the price of admission at the club. Although it may be far from the center, there's plenty to love about about this quarter. Père Lachaise cemetery is around the corner, and the sweet quarter of Saint Blaise with its winding cobblestone streets is just a short wander away.
MAMA SHELTER; 109 rue Bagnolet, 75020 Paris.
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Music + Food = Paris, according to our local writer Meg Zimbeck. Her edible and audible exploits are described on Mu Foo, a new blog about seeking out the pleasures of Paris. In addition to sharing her experiences with Momondo, she contributes to the Wall Street Journal, BlackBook, and other publications.
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