Ice Kube Bar in the Kube Hotel, Paris
The hotel is definitely in an non-touristy part of Paris. The neighborhood is poor, with obvious problems of unemployment and grafitti. On the other hand, it had fascinating cultural diversity, with many residents wearing the clothing and speaking the languages of Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, and South and East Asia. It is near (but not in) the up and coming St. Martin Canal area, which appears to be a magnet for young Parisians, and features many hip restaurants and bars. Of note, the hotel is very convenient to Charles de Gaulle airport by taxi or RER, and might be an interesting alternative to an airport hotel for those with early morning or late night flights.
[Kube Hotel Site]
Paris Travel Guide [HotelsByCity]
