I stayed at the 25Hours Hotel in Vienna a number of years ago and liked the fun, cool vibe of the hotel with its themed rooms and helpful young staff.
The 25Hours Hotel Terminus Nord across from Gard du Nord recently opened and I was invited to stay for night and also have dinner at the Neni restaurant.
The utilitarian lobby was small and I was checked in easily. There was a coffee bar and one of the desk clerks made me an excellent café noisette.
I was given a medium+ room, about 220 square feet, painted in cheery yellow, which included an old fashioned bathtub with four feet and a wrap around shower curtain with a rain shower head. The quirky décor had an eclectic blend of mid-century modern and African inspired quilt and throw pillows. The room was comfortable and everything worked well except for one small thing. Next to the bed was a myriad of unmarked switches and I had to switch them on and off about 20 times to learn what lights they turned on and off. Besides that quirk, I think the hotel is a good value with rooms starting at 174€ night. If you have an early morning Eurostar to London or other trains leaving Gard du Nord, it’s a perfect location. It’s also near the Canal Saint Martin area.
I went to dinner that night at the hotel restaurant Neni. Israeli-Mediterranean cuisine has become quite trendy in recent years in Paris, with some especially good restaurants. Neni proved to be one of the best I’ve eaten at. I started with creamy but textured baba ganoush with warm pita bread, that’s about as good as baba ganoush could be. Next up was the Jerusalem plate made up of spiced grilled chicken, tahini, red bell peppers, and humus, a wonderful mélange of distinctive spices.
I’ve never been super fond of mid-east pastries, preferring to indulge in French or Viennese delicacies. However, dessert at Neni blew me away. Knafeh, a specialty of Jerusalem, is a super light, folded crepe stuffed with mozzarella and ricotta, toped with chopped pistachios and homemade, yogurt ice cream. ( the description alone makes me swoon). The warmth of the crepes and soft cheese against the chill of the yogurt ice cream was pure culinary bliss.
Soft tones of green, ruby. and pink velvet covered the dining chairs along with Oriental rugs, hardwood floors and white marble table tops.
I returned once again to Neni and have raved about it to friends and tour clients.
2 Boulevard de Denain, 75010
https://www.25hours-hotels.com/hotels/paris/terminus-nord
Yummy baba ganoush
Superb knafeh dessert
August in Paris- My Marais Apartment for Rent August 16 to August 29
I am renting my Marais loft from August 16 to August 29 (Dates are flexible). Contrary to popular myth that Paris is closed in August, most shops, restaurants, and attractions are open in Paris, especially in the Marais. The weather is usually beautiful, temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s Fahrenheit during the day, dropping into the mid 60s at night. In case in gets warmer, I have an air conditioner in the bedroom and a large fan in the living area.
Minimum rental period is 7 days/one week, price 1500€ for 7 days/one week, 2900€ for 14 days/2 weeks.
Conveniently located by the Saint Paul metro, in the heart of the Marais, the apartment is a spacious one-bedroom 750 sq. ft. loft with 12 ft. ceilings, decorated in chic Mid-Century Modern furniture and sleeps two people in a Queen size bed. Amenities include washer/dryer, 16" flat screen TV, dishwasher, internet connection/Wifi and free long distance calls to the U.S. The apartment is located on the second floor with a large elevator
Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested.
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