Leely2

I no longer plan very far ahead. I'll be in Paris on Sunday and haven't booked a hotel.

Four nights, traveling solo. I'm in a spacious apartment in Rome right now. I can't decide between a single room with balcony at Hotel du Pantheon (has a new name now) or the standard double "with courtyard view or view or Rue Clotaire."

Earlier on this trip I had a single room in Bologna for three nights and was very comfortable. I don't mind a snug room if it's organized well.

I've never stayed by the Pantheon so thought I might give that area a try, although I generally prefer the Right Bank. In an ideal world I'd find a room near Square du Temple but I think I probably should book soon.

Opinions?

joan

Here's a link to reviews for this hotel on Tripadvisor. Scroll to the bottom to see 22 "room tips", which may help: (I love a balcony and will give up extra room for one, but that's just me.)

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...e.html#REVIEWS

Judy

I, too, love a balcony....especially in Paris. I'd choose a smaller room with balcony. Have fun!!!

jamikins

Me too as long as it is big enough to sit outside and not one of those decorative ones!

suze

I'd personally care more about hotel location than room size or balcony or not.

Leely2, I think it's very cool you are in Rome right now and I hope you are having a ball!!!

flygirl

You'll like the location. Need any dining tips?

denisea

take the balcony!

nytraveler

Agree to make sure it's a usable balcony - not one that you can just stand on. Also check the exact size of the room - some singles are literally only 2 feet wider than the bed.

ruedebuci

I always book rooms with a courtyard view so I can sleep soundly. No street side views(with or without a balcony) for me.

Leely2

Thanks, everyone. I booked the room with the terrace. They say there is a table and chair on it. Though I also read that the Pantheon is under renovation...? Oh well, I'll find out.

ruedebuci, I like courtyard rooms for the peace and quiet too, but I've been running A/C this whole trip and I now use a white noise app at night, so I've been okay. Generally I'm a light sleeper.

flygirl, I would love restaurant tips.

flygirl

Leely

Here are two off the top of my head. Excellent food and atmosphere and IIRC the three course meal was something like 30E (which could be a different price now as it's been a few years).

Restaurant Perraudin - I've been here at least three times. Short walk.

http://www.restaurant-perraudin.com/

Le Petit Prince de Paris. Ditto above. Short walk.

http://www.lepetitprincedeparis.fr/

Wait, here is a third. I've only been there once (with Judy and her family) and it's quite good. Would go back in a heartbeat. Maybe a 10 minute walk, give or take.

Les Papilles.

http://www.lespapillesparis.fr/

Leely2

Just got home last night. The room with the terrace was gorgeous and once I figure out how to get pics from my phone uploaded elsewhere, I'll post a link to photos of the room and terrace.

I did indeed enjoy staying by the Pantheon. Very beautiful, in the thick of things yet quiet, and an easy trip to CDG on RER B yesterday.

Thanks for the votes!