Positive Reviews
positive:
Good location for shopping and sightseeing.
Grand Hotel du Havre is conveniently located for travellers looking to shop and see the sights. Primtemps, Galeries Lafayette, and a number of high-profile shops can be found within a short walk of the hotel. Meanwhile, the likes of the Paris Opera, Mouline Rouge, and Place de la Concorde are all within a mile.
positive:
Friendly and helpful staff.
Past guests praise the hotel's staff, reporting that employees are friendly and helpful. In particular, the front desk team has a reputation for offering a high standard of customer service.
positive:
Close to metro, train stations.
For those looking to explore the city at large, Grand Hotel du Havre is conveniently located close to both rail and metro stations. Located adjacent to the hotel, Gare Saint-Lazare offers rail links to the Palace of Versailles, while the metro station offers quick and easy access to many of the city's attractions.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Old décor, fittings, and furnishings.
According to reports, rooms at Grand Hotel du Havre are showing their age. Past guests report that rooms feature old and tired-looking décor, while fittings and furnishings have seen better days. Common complaints include dirty carpets and well-worn bedding.
negative:
Slow and spotty Wi-Fi.
The hotel's complimentary Wi-Fi service proves unsatisfactory for many guests. Reports indicate that the Wi-Fi signal is slow and spotty, leaving it unreliable and unsatisfying.
negative:
Breakfast too expensive for some.
While the hotel's buffet
breakfast is generally well-received in terms of taste and quality, many guests
find the attached price tag to be too high. Guests point out that there are
plenty of less-expensive options in the surrounding neighbourhood.