Hello:
I will be staying at these properties of Timhotel chain in Paris next month.
Can someone give me some feedbacks on the surrounding area of these properties like metro access, convenient store (grocery) to buy water/essentials, is it safe OK to walk alone when taking Metro?
I appreciate any info.

I'm not familiar with Timhotels but I believe they are a budget chain. In general both the Italie and Gare du Nord areas are not that great. The Italie location is in the 13th district which is far from central Paris but that's where the Chinatown is located so if you enjoy Asian food it'll be plentiful and cheap. We did stay in the 13th on our first trip not knowing the areas and moved out after the first night-but it was not unsafe just charmless. It is a working-class district mainly.

Gare du Nord is not a pretty area either. I think this area can be not too safe in various parts. Just have to be aware of your surroundings more.

I stayed in the Gare du Nord area twice, and liked it. It is a beautiful historical area, filled with buildings from the 1800's. It is also a very convenient area, because you can easily get to a few metro lines, the RER, and also the SCNF.

I felt very safe in this neighborhood, even at night.

The Gare du Nord train station is no less safe than the other main train stations in Paris (or any other large city). Keep a grip on your belongings at all times, and be aware of what is going on around you.

We stayed across from the Gare du Nord one time on a tour. There are very good small cafes there that serve excellent moules frites. I think there are much better areas to stay in.

okay, first there are metro stops right about where you are. One at the Gare du Nord (also an RER stop) -- the entrance is about right in front of the station. That Timhotel appears to be in an odd location on rue de l'Aquedoc which is in-between that station and Gare de l'Est, in the back where the train tracks are. So, it's about as close to metro stop Chateau Landon which I know nothing about. Frankly, it looks like an awful location to me.

I disagree with Joyce on the desirability of the area. There is history and a few interesting arch. specimens -- if you were right in front or so it wouldn't be so bad. But it is a statistical fact that that area does have a higher crime rate and that station has one of the highest of those in Paris--I've seen the crime stats.

The other Timhotel is on rue Barrault about a block from the Corvisart metro stop (which is very near Place d'Italie). I'm assuming you're in that one and not one near Porte d'Italie which is much farther out. I think that's a better area, myself. It is really about right in Butte aux Cailles which is a rather charming little neighborhood area and there is a good openair market on bd Auguste Blanqui on 1-2 days a week. Ave des Gobelins is also rather nice as soon as you get away from place d/Italie (which isn't terrible, just kind of ugly and busy).

I've spent some time in that neighborhood as I was residing not too far away at Cite Universitaire once, and I'd go shopping in that area and around Tolbiac. It's fine. I know there is a Monoprix about a block north of Place d'Italie on ave des Gobelins.

In central Paris you will find small stores or street vendors selling groceries, water, etc, you really don't need to worry or plan about that. Just look around when you get there.

I stayed at the Timhotel Italie for almost a week this past January. I thought it was a great hotel! Very simple with tiny showers, but extremely clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. I thought their breakfast was great. The Corvisart metro stop is within very close walking distance, and I felt very safe walking to/from the hotel, even at night (I am a 26 yo female and was alone much of the time). There is a fantastic patisserie just down the street from the hotel, and I also frequented a small grocery store nearby. I can't recall the name, but you will see it on your walk from the metro. I wouldn't exactly say the area is a lively one, when you compare it to a location like the Latin Quarter, for example, but the location of the hotel is so convenient for hopping on the metro and being in the middle of the city within minutes. Feel free to email me with any more questions on the Timhotel Italie.

Thank you all for your kind responses.
In December we stayed at Holiday Inn La Villete with family but this time I will be traveling alone joining a tour group and be staying at these properties and would like to get an idea.
I appreciate the info.