Motel One Paris-Porte de Versailles is a brand-new hotel from the German Motel One chain, opened in 2025. It is known for design-forward budget rooms and a rooftop bar, and this location adds playful Parisian touches, including nods to the Eiffel Tower and The Little Prince in its decor. It is not a luxury hotel, but it aims to feel stylish without a high price tag.
Here is the honest part upfront: the address, 5 Rue du 4 Septembre, is in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a separate town just past the Paris city line, right by the Porte de Versailles gate and the Paris Expo convention center. It is not inside Paris proper, though it sits close enough to reach the 15th arrondissement on foot or by a short metro ride.
This spot works well for anyone attending a trade fair or convention at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, for design-conscious travelers on a budget, and for anyone who values a rooftop view over a central address. It is a weaker fit if you want to step outside your hotel straight into historic Paris.
The essentials at a glance
- Category: budget-design hotel; an official French star rating is not published
- Address: 5 Rue du 4 Septembre, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux, just outside Paris
- Nearest metro: Porte de Versailles, Line 12
- Price range: roughly 85 to 296 euros a night, with big swings by season and day of the week
- Rating: 4.2 out of 5 across the review sites, from a small but growing set of around 14 reviews — too new yet for a Travellers’ Choice award
- Included: air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a rooftop bar and terrace, 24-hour reception
- The weak point: a thin review history and a few reports of service getting stretched during busy events
Our verdict
Walking into Motel One Porte de Versailles feels more like checking into a design studio than a budget hotel. The lobby is sleek, with the brand’s usual mix of velvet, brass, and playful local touches. It sets expectations higher than the price tag suggests.
The rooms carry that same modern look: a comfortable bed, a rain shower, and a compact desk, all fitted into a tight 16 square meters. It works fine for a night or two, less so if you plan to spread out. Staff are generally friendly and quick, though one recent guest described a curt front-office manager, which stood out against otherwise good service.
The real highlight is the rooftop. The bar and terrace up top give you a skyline view without the price of a rooftop hotel in the center of Paris, and it is a genuinely nice place to end the day.
Because this hotel only opened in 2025, there is not much of a track record yet, and that is itself worth weighing before you book. A couple of reviews mention amenities feeling stretched during busy trade-fair periods, including one guest who found no coffee available during a large event. Another guest ran into billing friction over a promised parking discount that did not come through cleanly. If you are offered any discount or promotion, get it confirmed in writing.
The rooms: real square meters
| Category | Surface | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One | 16 m² | 2 | Solo travelers or couples |
| Special One | 16 m² | 2 | Travelers who want a better view or position |
| Family One | 16 m² | up to 3 (confirm bedding with the hotel) | Small families, with a caveat below |
| Accessible One | 16 m² | 2 | Travelers who need a wheelchair-accessible room |
Our advice: notice that every category, including the Family One, is officially listed at the same 16 square meters. That is unusually tight for a family room, so confirm the bed setup directly with the hotel before booking with children.
What a night really costs
Prices move around more than at most hotels on this list. August is the cheapest month, with rates close to 89 euros a night. October tends to run higher, averaging around 151 euros, and December can spike sharply, likely tied to trade-fair activity at Paris Expo next door. Even the day of the week matters here: Sundays have been the cheapest, and Thursdays the most expensive, in the range we found.
What gets added to the bill: breakfast, a buffet with organic and Fairtrade items, at a price the hotel does not publish online, so confirm it when you book; and the local tourist tax. Issy-les-Moulineaux is its own town outside Paris, so it does not use the Paris city tax bands quoted elsewhere on this site, and we could not confirm the exact per-night rate this hotel charges. Ask at check-in or check your booking confirmation.
What is included, and what the hotel does not have
What’s included
- Air conditioning in every room
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- A rooftop bar and terrace
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour reception
- Discounted parking at nearby lots
What it does not have
- No confirmed gym or fitness room
- No restaurant beyond the breakfast buffet
- No official French star classification published
- An elevator is standard for a new-build hotel of this size but is not explicitly confirmed
Is this hotel right for you?
Yes, if…
- You are attending a trade fair or convention at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
- You want a modern, design-led hotel with a rooftop bar
- You are comfortable being a short metro ride from central Paris rather than inside it
- You do not mind trying a brand-new property with a short review history
No, if…
- You want to be inside Paris proper, walking distance from major landmarks
- You need a confirmed official star rating or an on-site gym
- You are traveling with kids and need a genuinely spacious family room
- You prefer a hotel with years of guest reviews behind it
The neighborhood
The hotel sits right by Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, one of the city’s largest convention centers, which is why the area fills up and prices jump during big trade fairs. Outside of event weeks, it is a quieter, more residential corner than central Paris.
A short ride away, Aquaboulevard offers an indoor and outdoor water park, a fun option with kids or on a rainy day. Parc des Princes and the Stade Jean-Bouin bring soccer and rugby fans to the area on match days. Parc Andre Citroen, with its big lawns and hot-air balloon ride, is a nice green break, and the Beaugrenelle shopping center covers most retail needs. All of these walking times are estimates, and some are a longer walk than a quick errand, so plan for a metro ride on the farther ones.
Getting there
The Porte de Versailles metro station, on Line 12, is the closest stop to the hotel.
From Orly: take Line 14 to Madeleine, then switch to Line 12 toward Mairie d’Issy and ride to Porte de Versailles. A regulated flat-rate taxi from Orly to this side of the city runs about 45 euros. From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle: take the RER B to Gare du Nord or Saint-Michel, then Line 4 to Montparnasse-Bienvenue, then Line 12 toward Mairie d’Issy to Porte de Versailles. A regulated taxi from CDG runs about 56 euros. These transit routes follow standard line connections and were not confirmed by the hotel directly, so allow 45 to 60 minutes either way and double-check with a live map before you travel. A single combined \”Paris Region ↔ Airports\” ticket, 14 euros at full fare, covers the RER B leg; note that the old separate Roissybus and Orlybus airport shuttles have both been discontinued.
Alternatives near Porte de Versailles
| Hotel | Rating | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Domaine Reine Margot Paris Issy – MGallery | 4.6/5 | Upscale boutique option nearby |
| Best Western Paris Porte de Versailles | 4.4/5 | Reliable mid-range chain choice |
| Paris d’Issy Hotel Porte de Versailles | 4.4/5 | Modern property close to the convention center |
| Hotel Bootcamp | 4.1/5 | Good-value pick in the same area |
Review-site ratings recorded in September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Motel One Porte de Versailles actually in Paris?
No. It sits in Issy-les-Moulineaux, just past the Paris city line, close to the Porte de Versailles gate.
What star rating does the hotel have?
None is officially published. Motel One is a budget-design brand that does not always carry a French star classification.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
A breakfast buffet with organic and Fairtrade items is available, but the price is not published online, so confirm it when you book.
Is there a gym?
None is confirmed. If a fitness room matters to you, check directly with the hotel first.
What is the rooftop like?
It is a bar and terrace with skyline views, and it is genuinely one of the best reasons to stay here.
Is this a good choice for a trade-fair trip?
Yes, it is a short walk from Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, which makes it convenient for conventions and trade shows.
How big are the rooms?
All categories, including the family room, are officially listed at 16 square meters. Confirm the bed setup before booking with a family.
How new is this hotel?
It opened in 2025, so it still has a short guest-review history compared with older hotels nearby.
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Updated September 2026 with current guest-review scores and rates. Booking links are checked periodically; prices and availability can change.
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