Hotel F1 in Paris (ex Formule 1)
4 low cost Hotel F1 in Paris ideal for budget trips
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Lowest cost: F1 hotels in inner suburbs of Paris |
HotelF1 or Formule 1 hotels in Paris are part of the French Accor group which include other well known chains like Ibis, Novotel and Sofitel.
Formule 1, now HotelF1, is the lowest cost budget chain brand in the Accor portfolio. As Accor are French the chain is well established with currently a choice of four locations that may be tempting for visitors looking for cheap accommodation with the reassurance of a respected hotel chain.
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The room rates are for Paris very cheap and the hotels are purpose built, bright and modern with high levels of cleanliness, so what's the catch?
First, location - none of the Formule 1 hotels in Paris are in the very centre of Paris, you won't be able to walk out of your hotel into the Louvre or Eiffel Tower. Currently, all are sited in the inner suburbs of Paris next to the main inner ring road. Typically you'll have a 5-10 minute walk to the nearest Metro and a 20 minute journey into the centre of Paris.
Secondly, there is only a wash basin in the rooms, showers and toilets are often external to the rooms on a shared basis. However, in 2018 new Cabrio rooms were launched in selected hotels, with shower and private toilet, for a few Euros more.
Accor Hotel budget chains found in Paris
Accor have many branded hotel chains each one targeted at a specific market from the ultra low cost budget of F1 Hotels to the most luxurious 5 star hotels, their flagship luxury brand being Sofitel. There is also an aparthotel brand, Adagio.
Whatever your budget, the Accor hotel is often the benchmark proposition to beat. If you want the best buy budget end of the hotel market the following Accor brands in Paris are worth checking out.
HotelF1 in Paris - Ultra low cost budget brand Hotel F1 hotels in Paris selection
The cheapest of the hotel chains. Costs are low as the locations are not central, most are around the inner ring road that goes around Paris. Typically you'll have a 5-10 minute walk to the nearest Metro and a 20 minute journey into the very centre of Paris. There is only a wash basin in the rooms, showers are often external to the rooms on a shared basis.
Ibis Budget - Economy brand - Ibis Budget in Paris details
Similar locations to Hotel F1 around the inner ring road. Larger rooms with many hotels accommodating small families. En-suite bathrooms.
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Ibis & Ibis Styles - budget brands
Numerous locations spread across the city, some very central. Compact, no frills budget rooms. Ibis Styles tend to have larger family rooms available and offer breakfast included in the room rate.
Mercure - Mid-range hotel
Comfortable traditional full service 3 and 4 star hotels, some relatively small, many in central locations in the heart of Paris.
HotelF1 Paris Sant Ouen Marche' Au Puces Located a 10-min walk from Porte de la Chapelle Metro, near Montmartre just north of the city centre; there is a convenient Monoprix supermarket in same building. All rooms are equipped with a wash basin and satellite television. Most rooms have shared toilets and showers closeby, but you can upgrade to a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and all you can eat buffet breakfast available. Rooms: Double, triple rooms |
HotelF1 Paris Porte de Montreuil To the east of Paris within a 10-min walk of the Metro station and lots of restaurant options in the neighbourhood. Local bus 351 goes direct to CDG Aiirport. Rooms are equipped with a wash basin and satellite television. Toilets and showers are located near the guest-rooms. All-you-can-eat buffet breakfast available. Wi-Fi available in some rooms and public areas. Rooms: Double & Triple Rooms |
HotelF1 Paris Porte de Chatillon An extremely popular budget hotel to the south of Paris, within a 10-min walk of the nearest Metro station. A shared bathroom keeps rates low - though for a little more money, in 2018 new Cabrio rooms were launched with shower and private toilet. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as a 24-hr front desk. An affordable buffet breakfast is served daily. Vending machines for drinks and snacks. Rooms: Double, Triple & Quad Rooms |
HotelF1 Saint Denis Stade On the northern edges of Paris next to the main stadium in Paris for soccer, rugby etc. The RER station has frequent trains to CDG and Orly Airports too. There's free Wi-Fi. in public areas and some rooms. Buffet breakfast available if you need it. All rooms are equipped with a wash basin and satellite television, showers are external to the room. Rooms: Double, Triple Rooms |
