About Relais Saint Jacques
Relais Saint Jacques is a boutique hotel located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. This area forms part of the Latin Quarter which is home to the Sorbonne and other academic institutions. Luxembourg metro station is a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Each room has its own identity reflecting a different style from eras including Louis XV and Louis XVI. En-suite facilities and air conditioning are provided and all guests receive complimentary Chopard products. A minibar, satellite television, safe are also included. Wi-Fi is free.
Relais Saint-Jacques operates a 24-hour reception and room service. Guests can relax in the lounge and serve themselves drinks at the honesty bar.
A buffet breakfast which includes eggs, bacon, sausages and croissants can be taken in the dining room or guest rooms. A highly rated French bistro Les Papilles is located nearby.
Boulevard Saint-Germain offers typically Parisian shops and cafés a short walk away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Nice quiet area with bars and restaurants.
Guests have remarked that Relais Saint-Jacques is located in a relatively quiet side street in Paris, so you should be able to have a restful stay here. If you’re more of a night owl, you’ll be pleased to know that there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the Latin Quarter to choose from.
positive:
Honesty bar for drinks.
The honesty bar situated in the hotel’s lounge is a very popular facility with guests. Several have commented how nice it is to come back to the hotel in the evening and help themselves to a coffee or a glass of champagne and wind down before going to sleep.
positive:
Courteous and attentive staff.
The members of staff in the hotel are praised for their friendliness and efficiency. It seems they are very keen to make sure guests enjoy their time at the hotel as much as possible.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Wi-Fi can be sluggish.
The free Wi-Fi doesn’t always meet the requirements of guests. It can be quite slow at times meaning it’s not always easy to check emails or surf the internet.
negative:
Erratic air conditioning.
Some guests found they couldn’t rely on the air conditioning in their rooms to keep them cool on hot days. The hotel is aware of the issue and will hopefully rectify it soon.
negative:
Nice furniture but not very useful.
The furniture in the rooms, although stylish, is not always functional. Also, some of guests reported that the furniture was showing signs of wear and tear.