Hotel La Finca, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris was a disappointment overall, despite the kind and helpful staff. We stayed in the large family suite, but the room looked nothing like the photos online. My son’s sofa bed was falling apart and fairly unusable. One side of the bed tilted down because the frame was in major disrepair. The bathroom was dark and awkwardly designed, with the mirror placed over two feet away from the sink, making it nearly impossible to do makeup or grooming. The shower was extremely narrow and dim, with poor drainage, and the toilet seat was loose and slid around with every use. The bathroom window offered little circulation, and the space became steamy, humid, and hot, making the entire room feel muggy and even more uncomfortable during the day. The worst part was that the air conditioning did not work. During a hot summer week, the room stayed at around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, making it very difficult to sleep or relax. Since the hotel is on a noisy street, opening the windows at night for fresh air wasn’t an option. The sound of cars and sirens continued all night and made it even harder to sleep. We skipped breakfast after taking a look at it. It consisted of a few slices of ham and cheese, one kind of cereal, plain yogurt, and a small basket of pastries. It looked very basic and unappetizing. The only redeeming part of our stay was the staff. They were truly lovely, warm, and attentive, but unfortunately the condition of room was terrible.
