The hotel is right across the street for the Garde Du Nord, which is great to get around paris for metro, and for the RER to airports and Versaille. The location is also great for a lot of things to do, very walkable. The host never replied, but was easy to find and get in since there is a reception. The rooms are very small, great for a solo traveler, but tight for two people. We only stayed one night so it was perfect.