hotelF1 Igny Massy TGV, renovated 1 نجمة

It’s hard to know where to begin. How about with the eye-watering stench of stale cigarette smoke in every nook and cranny of the building? Or maybe the dubious disgusting stains on the floor of the bedroom? Perhaps I should go with the spectacularly appalling bathroom sporting a selection of mould and growths that may well contain the next Great Leap Forward in medicine? Oh and we mustn’t neglect the holes in the wall, whether from bullets, head-butts, or misfires from ninja kendo training is hard to tell. But, the overarching impression, was the overwhelming sensation that the only thing missing in the room was the chalk body outline of the latest victim of the Île de France’s serial killer du jour. This hotel could be devastated by an earthquake and see millions of euros of improvements done in the process. I have stayed at other Premiere Classe hotels before, and they’ve always been basic, but clean, and actually, at least SOMEWHAT welcoming, that’s their niche. But they have NEVER been quite as appalling as this place. I’m a hardened budget traveller, willing to brazen it out if need be, but not this time. We did not stay, we picked up our bags and high-tailed it out of Dodge. And we were not the only people that felt this way. At least two other groups were repacking their cars in the car park, and you don’t put ALL your cases back INTO the car at 2100... I also think it important to point out that the problem here is likely not with the staff, the beds were actually well made (although I dared not lift the covers). But you cannot polish a turd. The issue here is with the entire building, inside and out. The place needs either total renovation, everywhere, or simply razing to the ground. The Campanile group needs to do something with this place, and FAST. Do not stay here. Just don’t.

This is the very definition of a s**thole. Everywhere reeks of cigarette smoke including the dodgy lift. It is dark and dingy, the hallway had no lights, the "room" we were given had all the creature comforts of a prison, with the added benefit of some very dubious stains on the carpet. The bathroom, which was revolting, had what looked like bullet holes in the wall. I kid you not. You know how people say you can get a "vibe" about a place? Well this place's "vibe" was 'Get out while you still can'. The receptionist said that all the staff left at 9.00 pm and locked everything down. Judging by the local area I can see why. Fortunately we were able to secure another hotel, and as my brother and I grabbed our stuff and high-tailed it out of there, we couldn't help but notice two other parties that had also come to the decision that this place was not suitable for them either. Bottom line: I wouldn't stay here if it was free.

So this is the second premier classe I've stayed in around Paris and I have to say this one is pretty bad. Seems close to run down. The bathroom was somewhat moldy, the room itself had mold on the walls near the bottom, there was what seemed like rust in the bottom of the tub, the toilet felt like it was dropping or it could've been the toilet seat that was so loose it was going to fall off. No ventilation except a window so it was hot AND depending on where you stay, the window may be staring right to the top of a roof that people throw their garbage at apparently (also feels like someone can just come right in through said window). BUT wait there's more! On top of ALL That it was DIRECTLY UNDER high voltage power lines. So if you are sensitive to electric sounds you will not bat an eye in this place, All you hear is the sound of electricity. I can't really blame them about that though. I was here only one night and I have never been so happy to leave a place. At least the front desk people where nice. But the maids where talking really loud plus them and others kept slamming the doors at 7am . so the little bit I could sleep that night kept waking me scared with the doors being slammed. Anyway it's a super budget "hotel", what do you expect right?

I struggled to write this review. On the one hand, where can one find a hotel at 35 Euros in Paris? On the other hand, its everything you'd expect of a deep discount dive - from the elevator that smelled of urine to the moldy, dilapidated bathrooms. However, the sheets and towels were clean, the room was relatively clean and there was hot water and heat.

Arrived later at night, but the staff were not too pleasant! Very slow WiFi, poor breakfast service, and the most basic rooms you can have. Based in a weird location, with nothing surrounding for at least 10 minutes walk