Originally Posted by
Groombridge
I stayed at the JK Paris last year, in a Master Suite (their highest category, excepting their Signature Suite).
What I liked best about it: the warmth and welcoming quality of the young staff. There's nothing stuffy about the feel of the place.
Why I wouldn't go back: there are so many great luxury hotels in Paris, and in comparison, JK was just not competitive. It's much more of a boutique hotel than a full-service luxury hotel. I'm not crazy about the location. It's central, but the immediate vicinity lacks appeal for me. Even the "Master Suite" I was in was smaller and less impressive than most junior suites in other hotels: not much space, no tub in the bathroom, etc..
Yes, I find it interesting that JK Place Paris doesn't have any proper suites. Even the top suite (Signature Suite) doesn't have a separated bedroom and living room. So they're not going to draw the crowd who are seeking palace hotels with grand suites and apartments. I guess at that point they have to focus on a different audience / niche.
That being said, if you are just getting a room, you could book the J.K. Master for roughly the same / night as Crillon and Ritz want for a smaller entry level room.