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Hotel Pratic: "A Very Nice Hotel"
  by dreyfoos  
written: 01 May 2003
last time there: April 2003
We also stayed at the Pratic -- for four days in April. We had booked in January and then re-booked when a better rate became available. Having read the previous review we were apprehensive that perhaps we had made a bad choice. However, happy to report that the review by "posh ralph" needs tempering by our more recent perspective. We were in room 15 and found it clean and quite comfortable. Could not agree more regarding the TV, but we were not there for TV. Our only other complaint was the rather kinky system for lighting the stairs -- there are timed switches at each level which we feel sacrifice safety to economy. Yes, our towels were also on their last legs, but they worked fine. We had just arrived from London where we stayed two days in a 4-star hotel (Gresham Hyde Park) that had "SOUR" coffee. We also stayed one night in a 0-star hotel (Savers) that had do-it-yourself instant coffee and NO HOT WATER for bathing in the morning. That WILL get your attention.
Kudos to the Pratic: Pleasant and efficient staff. Tasteful decor including chandeliers in the rooms and original posts and beams showing in dining room. Comfortable and clean bed, blissfully quiet -- we had a no-view inner courtyard window. Breakfast was excellent with very good coffee (yes, the little pitchers are tricky but handy), attentive service, clean, never had to wait for seating, and yes, the location on Marche St. Catherine was very romantic and convenient. By the way, we opted for schlepping to the shared showers -- nice and clean -- but watch your head when you enter under that stairway.
As to the bug report. Several possibilities, including: an isolated infestation or something left by a recent guest. From the previous review one could only guess as to its source -- even a recent guest. However, we found no vermin, or any conditions which would support any continuing problem.
But, "posh ralph's" unkindest cut: "The croissants were ok." In the Marais, even "OK" French croissants have to be damn good -- seemed almost a back-handed compliment. Was the diner in a grumpy mood -- pissed at the French foreign minister? As to the decorative red paper placemats...they do very nicely and economically for continental breakfast items which are not dripping sauce or needing to be cut with a knife. Enjoy the Pratic. We know of no perfect hotel -- at any price. We would definitely consider the Pratic for a return visit.
Pros: Location, ambience, cleanliness, breakfast, value
Cons: Stair lights, and don't go for the TV
Details: Paris 75004
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