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.
Photo: Francis Amiand
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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