To anyone traveling in Paris: <BR> <BR>I wanted to send a warning to anyone thinking of staying at Hotel St. Jacques located on Rue des Ecoles in the Latin Quarter in Paris, France. <BR> <BR>I recently stayed at this hotel for three nights, and unfortunately, I was the victim of theft (most likely by the hotel maid). I made the mistake of leaving cash in my luggage, and although I hid it deeply within my bag and contained within a second pouch, it was stolen from me (150 Dutch guilders and 24 USD). My sports watch was also taken, which I left on the sink counter. <BR> <BR>When I reported these missing items to the hotel management, they were extremely rude and emphatically denied the allegations without even investigating the situation. I confronted the maid, and she snubbed me and then ran away. Basically, my complaint was ignored, and I am currently in the process of filing a complaint with the French police, as well as with all the major American tour guide books. <BR> <BR>Lastly, in addition to the theft, I found a pair of men's long johns underneath my sink (they looked like they'd been there for years). <BR> <BR>Hope this warning helps anyone thinking of staying at Hotel St. Jacques. <BR> <BR>Sincerely, <BR>Lisa Tsai

Lisa <BR>So sorry to hear this <BR>You might want to post this as well <BR>in the Rants and Raves section of this website, as well as in the hotel comments section <BR>of www.paris.org or www.hotelboulevard.com if the hotel has a listing there

Lisa, <BR>sorry to hear this. Here is what the French law says about theft in a hotel: <BR> <BR> For those infortunates who get things stolen in their hotel rooms, car in a parking hotel or hotel safe: <BR>According to French law (Article 1952 of Code Civil), the hotel owner is responsible for the goods you bring in his hotel, for an unlimited amount if you have deposited them directly in their hands (in the hotel safe, or at the desk against a receipt) (article 1953), but for no more than 100 times the amount of the room rate if it was just left in the room, unless you can prove negligence on their part (1953 again). This is valid even if the owner has displayed a notice refusing responsability. <BR>It is necessary to put a complaint to the police. <BR> <BR>You should write a registered letter to the hotel mentionning articles 1952 to 1954 of Code Civil and asking for compensation. <BR>informations taken (in French so please forgive the poor translation) from: <BR> http://perso.wanadoo.fr/w.creation/v...merce/vol.html

I stayed at this hotel for several nights two years ago, and I had no problems. I'm sorry to hear about this recent theft, and I would be interested to hear others' comments on the Hotel St.Jacques.

I had cash stolen from a room in the St. Jacques many years ago. I had been careless (left a bag open while I went down to breakfast). I was very young, it wasn't a huge sum, so I didn't pursue the matter. I had assumed that it was an isolated occurence ... I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't.