miel2384

I'm trying to choose a hotel in Paris, and need some assistance. We are in Paris for 3 days, then head to Provence for three days, then back to Paris for one day/night. Should our hotel be in the vicinity of the Gare de Lyon (for TGV)? If so, where is it? I can't find it on my map.

If you care to offer suggestions, also, here are my requests (not requirements):
--price under 150E.
--cozy neighborhood (not shopping districts, but cafes and bookstores), if possible.
--elevator
--bathroom in room
--quiet room (last time I was in Paris I was up ALL night from hammering)

Thank you!
Beth

Intrepid1

You can find it by going to www.ratp.com or use this link for a quick map

http://www.linkparis.com/trains.htm

miel2384

Thank you, Intrepid.

I guess this would be the Marais/Latin areas? Hotel suggestions?

Intrepid1

Topping this for you. Cannot really help with hotels since the one I have used in the Marais costs considerably more than your stated budget but am sure others will have plenty of recommendations.

Flyboy

Here's one that I haven't tried yet myself, but I've eyed it a few times and I know I will eventually get there:

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/parba

Yes, I KNOW that some will say "How could you even CONSIDER a Holiday Inn?!" But the truth is that in Europe's urban centers, you can often find hotels with chain affiliations that are any but a cookie-cutter type of situation. They're also easy to book, so give it a look.

Robespierre

<b>The</b> map of Paris for getting to M&eacute;tro and train stations is

http://www.ratp.info/orienter/f_plan...eur&amp;fm=pdf

Gare de Lyon is in the lower-right corner of map reference E4. See that red line it's on? That's the commuter train RER A that runs east-west all across Paris. Now see Charles de Gaulle-&Eacute;toile at C3? GdL TGV station is four minutes from there - so it doesn't matter where you stay.

Travelnut

not sure about the quiet room but Hotel Delavigne is in the 6th where there are beaucoup cafes/shops, has doubles for 130&euro;...Metro line 4 to Chatelet and change to line 1 for Gare de Lyon.

ira

Hi M,

The Metro and bus systems in Paris are so good, that you should choose your hotel by price, ambience and location, not whether it is close to a railway station.

We always stay at the Hotel Bonaparte, 61 Rue Bonaparte in the 6th. About 124E dbl w/bkfst

Tel 33 1 43 26 97 37
FAX 33 1 46 33 57 67
www.hotelbonaparte.fr

For more info, enter &quot;Hotel Bonaparte&quot; in the &quot;search this forum&quot; box.

Photos are at http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...&amp;y=-l95uyr

Is this your first visit to Paris?

If so, why are you leaving after only 3 days?

Mimar

Check out the Hotel des Grandes Ecoles in the 5th: www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75005ecoles2.htm. It's not adjacent to the Gare de Lyon, but otherwise meets your criteria. It is built back from the street around a courtyard; ask for a room in the back. We heard not a peep all night til we were awoken by the twittering of birds in the garden.

And I agree; take the metro.

miel2384

Thank you for your help. I'm addicted to the research, but have finally narrowed it down to three hotels. Does anyone have any knowledge on the following? I've searched for them on this site and www.tripadvisor.com, and found positive feedback. All have what we need, it's just a matter of choosing now. Any comments on the neighborhoods, etc.?
1) Hotel Caron de Beaumarchais
2) Hotel Abbatial Saint Germain
3) Hotel Lenox Montparnasse

Thank you again. All of your help has been invaluable, I have come to depend on this site so much!

miel2384

I'm going to repost my last question seperately; I don't think I'm going to see much action here...