Mob House Hotel: One of the Best Places to Stay When Visiting Paris
In a strange act of serendipity, we stumbled upon the MOB House Hotel Paris. You could say we found this hotel in your typical and then not-at-all-typical kind of way. Allow me to explain. We’d been in France for three weeks and arrived at our Airbnb in Paris only to find the accommodations unacceptable! Yes, we are picky, but we are also reasonable. Sleeping in a bed where the sheets had not been laundered was out of the question. As midnight quickly approached and running out of options, we turned to the internet and started searching for hotels in Paris – for THAT night, which was rapidly slipping into the next day.
How We Find Hotels at Any Time of Day or Night
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We have been staying at Tablet hotels for quite a few years and have always trusted Tablet. It’s the first place we check, and usually book with Tablet. So this occasion was no exception. At 2 a.m., we needed to make sure we were making a good choice. So once again, we started our search with Tablet.
Our Tablet search led us to the MOB House, and it showed there was one room available. We quickly called (just to make sure), booked the room, grabbed our bags, called an Uber, and just like that, we were on our way to the hotel – never expecting to discover what we now think is the coolest hotel we’ve ever stayed at. And by the way, Airbnb was fantastic to work with. They were not only understanding but very supportive and accommodating. Within minutes, we had a full refund.
We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the Mob House Hotel Paris
The concierge at the MOB House, with whom we had just spoken, was at the front desk waiting for us. We showed our passports, signed the paperwork, and got key card access to our room. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were stunned by the decor and the fantastic vibe and immediately knew we had stumbled onto something unique and charming. The staff, even at 2:00 in the morning, seemed truly happy to be there. We wondered if all the hotel guests felt like this.
Inside the room, the air conditioning was set to the perfect temperature. There was the large double bed (a Queen by American standards), and the bed linen was soft and clean. How, we asked ourselves, had we not discovered the 4-star hotel before?
A few interesting details about the MOB House Saint-Ouen
The MOB House origins date back to around 2008 when the Toulouse-born philosophy professor turned hotelier Cyril Aouizerate co-founded the mid-level priced, but very cool designed, Mamma Shelter chain of hotels. He then went on to start the MOB Hotel chain. And in 2017, he co-founded MOB House Hotels. He worked with his friend and designer Philippe Starck to design a hotel with the philosophy of interweaving travel and maximum productivity for the modern entrepreneur/nomadic worker, and business traveler.
What Makes MOB House Hotel Paris so Unique?
They have created an absolutely gorgeous stay, work, meet environment that’s both cozy and expansive. The main lobby area has many cozy, comfortable, and intimate lounge areas and functional meeting spaces. They feel like living rooms with armchairs and sofas with throw pillows, stools and coffee tables, and soft lighting.
Then there’s the large community workstation, perfect for business travelers, with comfortable desk-style chairs across from the check-in desk. Everywhere is equipped with outlets for convenience. Of course, me being a little bit of me, I couldn’t quite figure out the contraption, so out of nowhere, someone was immediately there to help. I had to ask myself, was I making that much of a spectacle, or were they just being attentive.? I still have no idea if this person worked at the hotel or if they were just being super helpful and nice. The place is so chill, and every detail is so perfect that it didn’t even surprise me! And, of course, there was free wifi as well.
The people who work at the hotel, in the restaurant (Feuille de Chou Brasserie), and at the reception desk go above and beyond for every guest. They are helpful, friendly, and professional. On one trip, they even gave us a fun shopping tote.
The lobby of the hotel is a one-of-a-kind
The lobby has a glittering gold bar that’s perfect for a cocktail. Just off the hotel bar is the restaurant Feuille de Chou Brasserie, a certified organic brasserie serving flavourful organic French food. They tend to focus on organic and local products with seasonal menus to offer up French dishes that are simple and comforting. They also have a highly-rated breakfast.
The Mob House signature scent of cedar is everywhere once you enter the hotel – not over-powering, just very pleasant. There is even a small selection of books in the lobby should you want to do a little reading and don’t have a book with you.
We follow the hotel and try and keep up with what’s happening there. So it was no surprise that we recently discovered Mob House just hired a new head Chef (Parisian chef Jérôme Banctel) and expanded the eco-conscious menu. We can’t wait to try it out on our next visit, which, by the way, we have already booked for late spring/early summer. When we say we fell in love with the hotel, we really mean it.
The hotel also offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment options, although we haven’t stayed in one of them yet.
There’s a Seasonal Outdoor Swimming Pool and a Fitness Center
A beautiful outdoor pool and a well-equipped gym are just off the huge private garden area. Instead of the traditional robes, each room has two surf ponchos, perfect for wearing to the pool.
The Gym with a Garden View
The Rooms at MOB House Paris
The guest rooms are absolutely gorgeous. During our first visit, we had the smallest room (we were in no position to be picky at 2 a.m.), and it didn’t feel all that small. It had everything we needed. Our room, MH21, was 21 square meters or approximately 226 square feet.
The Larger, More Spacious Guest Room at Mob House Hotel Paris
On our next visit, we opted for a bit larger room – the MH 40. It is 40 square meters or approximately 430 square feet. It features a sleeping nook where you can pull the curtains closed and hide the entire sleeping area.
There is also a living room with a sofa and coffee table, a dining room or meeting room with a table that accommodates 6, and a small entryway. We had our own small private terrace or balcony overlooking the courtyard/outdoor restaurant and the pool area.
We have stayed in a lot of nice luxury hotels and hotel rooms over the years, but I can honestly say this is the nicest room we have ever stayed in. We spent 10 wonderful nights here and never felt the least bit cramped. We were on a buying trip for our online shop and we had plenty of room for everything we purchased – including the 50 French blue chore coats!
The hotel has incorporated a lot of natural materials and organic products. The paint is a straw and clay blend spray. The rooms have solid oak floors (French, of course) and beautiful French tiles in warm terracotta, marble, and concrete walls that have been meticulously polished. Large utilitarian hooks serve as art and a place to hang your clothes.
They have air-conditioned rooms, a safety deposit box in each room, coffee makers, and private parking if you need it. They gladly accommodate special requests and they welcome pets. And, their buffet breakfast is wonderful – especially in warmer weather when you can sit in the courtyard.
When making reservations, make sure you plan ahead and check availability as there are a few really busy times like Fashion Week Paris and The French Open tennis tournament.
Extra beds are available upon request.
What is MOB House Hotel Paris Near?
Marché des Puces de Paris Saint-Ouen Flea Market – Mob House Hotel’s world-famous neighbour
MOB House Paris is located in the Saint Ouen neighborhood in central Paris. It’s a short walk to the nearest metro line or bus stop or a 15-minute Uber ride to Paris City Center. And it’s a 2-minute walk to one of the world’s finest flea markets and the largest flea market in all of France. Coincidentally, this was one of our planned stops for this particular trip!
Are Mass Transit Options Nearby?
You have both bus and metro options conveniently near the hotel. We bought a weekly pass and it got us everywhere we needed to go.
There’s a bus (the 85 Line) that stops right in front of the hotel. The Garibaldi Metro Station is about a 10-minute walk and if you don’t feel like walking, just jump on the bus. It stops right at the Garibaldi Station. Another option is the Mairie de St Ouen Metro Station and it’s about a 15-minute walk. The 85 bus, going in the opposite direction, stops at this station as well.
