Hotel Recommendations in Paris for 4 days.
Jul 28th, 2012, 01:03 PM
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Hotel Recommendations in Paris for 4 days.
Would greatly appreciate hotel recommendations
First timers in Paris for 4 days in august, couple on honeymoon. Flying into ORLY, flying out of CDG. Interested in the regular local attractions - Eiffel, Louvre, Seine cruise, Versailles, Arc de Tri*, Champs Ellysses others.
Budget < USD $200.
First timers in Paris for 4 days in august, couple on honeymoon. Flying into ORLY, flying out of CDG. Interested in the regular local attractions - Eiffel, Louvre, Seine cruise, Versailles, Arc de Tri*, Champs Ellysses others.
Budget < USD $200.
Jul 28th, 2012, 01:43 PM
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Start here
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ank-thread.cfm
There is a link there to the right bank thread
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ank-thread.cfm
There is a link there to the right bank thread
Jul 28th, 2012, 01:57 PM
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You are lucky that the value of the USD is pretty good now, a euro is only about $1.22, so that is around 150 euro. Generally, that's probably going to get you a 3* hotel, nothing too deluxe.
What are you preferences regarding style of hotel? Modern or traditional? Do you like being right in the thick of the center where a lot of tourists stay?
What are you preferences regarding style of hotel? Modern or traditional? Do you like being right in the thick of the center where a lot of tourists stay?
Jul 28th, 2012, 02:20 PM
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Thanks for the link, I will study it. We would prefer a modern hotel, clean & safe neighborhood as we might come back to hotel late at night.
Is it better on left or right bank? We don't mind a touristy area, and would prefer something close public transport.
Is it better on left or right bank? We don't mind a touristy area, and would prefer something close public transport.
Jul 28th, 2012, 04:27 PM
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Most of the hotels in Paris - esp those in the modest/moderate category are old and quaint. New and modern is more likely to be US style chain hotels (at much higher prices) or very basic French hotel chains (no charm and usually not really central locations). IMHO the best places for a first time visitor are the 4th , 5th or 6th and you want to be as close to the river as possible and near a Metro stop. This will let you walk to some major sights and be near at least some modestly/moderately priced places to eat. Much of the right bank is more expensive/exclusive neighborhoods (both hotels and restauarnts - although you can find moderate almost anywhere if you search enough.)
Be prepared for hotels in that price range to be from before 1900, have tiny elevators and possibly no AC, be quaint with small rooms and limited public areas. (People don't build modern motels in the center of Paris and if they did prices would be very high.)
Be prepared for hotels in that price range to be from before 1900, have tiny elevators and possibly no AC, be quaint with small rooms and limited public areas. (People don't build modern motels in the center of Paris and if they did prices would be very high.)
Jul 28th, 2012, 09:14 PM
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http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ank-thread.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ank-thread.cfm
Jump to the bottom of the thread and then scroll up to Dec 31,2010. In that section, I have categorized the recommended hotels, by district, and have provided websites.
Happy Travels!
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ank-thread.cfm
Jump to the bottom of the thread and then scroll up to Dec 31,2010. In that section, I have categorized the recommended hotels, by district, and have provided websites.
Happy Travels!
Jul 29th, 2012, 02:04 AM
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There are hundreds of hotels in Paris which meet your criteria.
I strongly recommend using a search engine like www.hrs.com.
Location does not matter that much as long as it is within the boulevard peripherique and there is a metro station nearby.
I strongly recommend using a search engine like www.hrs.com.
Location does not matter that much as long as it is within the boulevard peripherique and there is a metro station nearby.
Jul 29th, 2012, 02:13 AM
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travelyoda, click on my name and you'd see a thread started by me recently asking for the same. I had enlisted a shortlist on the same for hotels right in the center of Paris, around tourist attractions. Maybe it will help you as my requirement was similar to yours (barring the honeymoon).
I am quite happy with Legend Saint Germain Hotel on Rue De Rennes in 6th arrondisement. Very close to public transport. Modern. New. Clean. I had some email cmmunication with them as well and they were so prompt and helpful. Further, at 120 euros, you are not getting a better hotel (brand new interiors, 15 sqm room vs 10-12 sqm rooms in central paris hotels typically in this price range, 6 arrondisement location, etc etc). Check it out on my thread.
I am quite happy with Legend Saint Germain Hotel on Rue De Rennes in 6th arrondisement. Very close to public transport. Modern. New. Clean. I had some email cmmunication with them as well and they were so prompt and helpful. Further, at 120 euros, you are not getting a better hotel (brand new interiors, 15 sqm room vs 10-12 sqm rooms in central paris hotels typically in this price range, 6 arrondisement location, etc etc). Check it out on my thread.
Jul 29th, 2012, 05:29 AM
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Take a look at Hotel de Fleurie and Hotel Louis Ii in the 6th, to see if they meet your criteria. Both are well located, clean, with Ensligh speaking staff. I love Hotel Louis Ii because the Odeon metro and bus stops are right around the corner, which makes it so convenient for going anywhere you want. Lots of great cafes and shops in the area, as well as St Sulpice.
Jul 29th, 2012, 07:04 AM
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I'll see if I can think of something but nowadays it seems like most hotels in Paris are modern, which I don't particularly like so it is hard to find one without that trendy black and white or minimalist decor. When I asked if you wanted modern, I meant decor and interior as lots of the building shells will not be of course, but who cares. there are many many modern-style hotels in Paris nowadays, so the fact that you want that is probably a plus, and they are in all price ranges.
Jul 29th, 2012, 10:14 AM
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thought of a couple. These are very newly renovated and pretty hip modern, well-regarded, and their doubles or superior doubles run around 175 euro which is just at your limit or a bit more. They are both in the 5th arrondisement, the Seven is down near Gobelins metro which isn't the real touristy part, but I like it around there, and it is near rue Mouffetard which can be fun. The other one was actually famous as the hotel Jim Morrison died in, but under a different name -- it is completely a different hotel now and just re-opened a year or two ago. That is a very convenient location near the Pantheon.
Hotel Seven is really avant-garde, not sure your age, but might be too modern for some (floating beds).
4* Hotel Seven
http://www.sevenhotelparis.com/
3* Le Petit Paris
http://www.hotelpetitparis.com/
That's the one that used to be the Hotel de Medicis where Morrison died. It was closed a long time. It is not super minimalist or black and white as so many modern places are (which I don't like, but you may).
This is a recommendation of a hotel I stay in often which is in Montparnasse, so a good value compared to ones in St Germain--the Hotel Aiglon. It was redecorated a couple years ago, very nice, and is modern but not stark, just the way I like it. You can get a superior double in August for only 141 euro, which is why I'm suggesting it. Look for the specials for Escapade d'Ete. It is right across from the Raspaill metro and near the Montparnasse cafes and cinemas, very convenient. http://www.paris-hotel-aiglon.com/en/ They have 4* on their website now, must have gotten upgraded recently--I don't get that but they must have instituted room service or something to get that as I think you have to have it for a 4* (meals, not just breakfast). There is a cafe right next door, maybe they made a deal with them. It's really not what I think of as a 4* hotel, but the Hotel Seven isn't either. In any case, the rates are good and it is a nice hotel.
Hotel Seven is really avant-garde, not sure your age, but might be too modern for some (floating beds).
4* Hotel Seven
http://www.sevenhotelparis.com/
3* Le Petit Paris
http://www.hotelpetitparis.com/
That's the one that used to be the Hotel de Medicis where Morrison died. It was closed a long time. It is not super minimalist or black and white as so many modern places are (which I don't like, but you may).
This is a recommendation of a hotel I stay in often which is in Montparnasse, so a good value compared to ones in St Germain--the Hotel Aiglon. It was redecorated a couple years ago, very nice, and is modern but not stark, just the way I like it. You can get a superior double in August for only 141 euro, which is why I'm suggesting it. Look for the specials for Escapade d'Ete. It is right across from the Raspaill metro and near the Montparnasse cafes and cinemas, very convenient. http://www.paris-hotel-aiglon.com/en/ They have 4* on their website now, must have gotten upgraded recently--I don't get that but they must have instituted room service or something to get that as I think you have to have it for a 4* (meals, not just breakfast). There is a cafe right next door, maybe they made a deal with them. It's really not what I think of as a 4* hotel, but the Hotel Seven isn't either. In any case, the rates are good and it is a nice hotel.
Jul 30th, 2012, 11:58 PM
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Thanks for all replies. From what I see Missy's might not be too happy with what I might get for <200.
We are staying for a total of 4 days In paris. My initial plan was to get a super nice hotel for 2 days & a decent one for the next two days when we will be mostly out travelling. But looks like even decent ones are expensive in good areas. One thing is for sure, we want something in the city center.
Just ordered Rick Steve's book & downloaded his Paris app.
We are staying for a total of 4 days In paris. My initial plan was to get a super nice hotel for 2 days & a decent one for the next two days when we will be mostly out travelling. But looks like even decent ones are expensive in good areas. One thing is for sure, we want something in the city center.
Just ordered Rick Steve's book & downloaded his Paris app.
Jul 31st, 2012, 07:12 AM
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I liked this one a lot, all though it's in the 10th, at the northern end of Canal St Martin.
http://www.exclusive-hotels.com/Le-R...aris_1336.html
It's a chain of boutique hotels and their other hotels are interesting too and all in what you might call emerging, hip arondissements. (9th/10th) As long as you're near a metro stop, you're covered as far as getting to the sights, and areas like this are more "paris" than the 5th, 6th or 3rd, which are overrun with tourists.
http://www.exclusive-hotels.com/Le-R...aris_1336.html
It's a chain of boutique hotels and their other hotels are interesting too and all in what you might call emerging, hip arondissements. (9th/10th) As long as you're near a metro stop, you're covered as far as getting to the sights, and areas like this are more "paris" than the 5th, 6th or 3rd, which are overrun with tourists.
Jul 31st, 2012, 07:20 AM
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Have you thought of an apartment? I realize it is not a romantic as staying in a hotel, but you could stay close to attractions and save some money for other romantic things like a nice dinner. I have a link to an apartment near the Luxembourg gardens. If you are interested, i can either post it here or email it to you.
Jul 31st, 2012, 07:30 AM
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I find Trip Advisor very useful, especially when I'm going somewhere I've never been before. An obvious suggestion but worth repeating. Disregard both over-the-top recommendations and the complainers at the bottom of the scale and see what the majority have to say about a property. It's a good gauge for hotels you may be considering. Be sure to look at the photos taken by people who've stayed there.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
