The Richmond is a small hotel directly across the street from the Gare Du Nord train station. It’s proximity to the train station is its’ biggest advantage. We stayed there our last night in Paris and could sleep in a little longer before we flew home. We were not expecting much and I’d say the hotel exceeded those low expectations. Nice mattress, clean rooms and friendly staff. It’s a very busy neighborhood - what you would expect for a hotel directly across the street from one of the city’s largest train stations. Looks like there are a lot of Indian restaurants in the area. It you are looking for simple, convenient, clean and affordable you cannot go wrong with the Hotel Richmond.