DaughterOfTheKing

I had a thread going earlier re public transportation, and I was told the hotels I booked for my trip to Europe in March werent in the best locations:

There are 3 of us, were starting out by flying into CDG and staying at
Hotel Auteuil Tour Eiffel
8-10 Rue Felicien David
Paris 75016
France


then we are flying out of ORY and into (and out of) the Fiumicino airport in Rome and we are staying at Trinity Bed & Breakfast

Address:
Via Emanuele Filiberto 109
Colosseum Rome
Rome, IT 00185


SO I researched things in my budget (the price I originally paid for these hotels- it looks like I am able to cancel them, so here are my options, are any of these hotels in a good area??

For Paris:

Courtyard Paris Arcueil
6 Avenue President Salvadore Allende
Arcueil, 94110
France

Quality Hotel Paris Orleans
185-187 Boulevard Brune
Paris
75014
France

Best Western Le Saint Maurice Paris Porte De Bercy
12, Rue Du Maréchal Leclerc
Saint Maurice, 94410
France

& For Rome:

Veio Park Hotel
Via Cassia 1171 G
Rome, 00189
Italy

Hotel Valle
Via Cavour 134
Rome
00184
Italy

Hotel Fenicia
Via Milazzo 20
Rome, 00185
Italy

Basically we just want access to public transportation; and have easy access to the popular sights (or access to transportation to get to those sights!)
Thanks you all so much!!

Zerlina

Via Cassia is at the back of beyond; Via Milazzo is no improvement on and not as well located as Via Emanuele Filiberto. So it's Via Cavour by elimination. But be aware that Trinity Bed & Breakfast gets much better reviews on TripAdvisor than Hotel Valle does.

ellenem

Can you please tell us your actual budget in euros? This would make it easier for others to suggest other options.

I don't know enough about Paris outlying neighborhoods to comment on your Paris choices.

For Rome:

Veio Park Hotel (Via Cassia 1171 G) is 9 miles miles outside Rome.This would be much worse than your original choice.

Hotel Fenicia (Via Milazzo 20) is on what I would consider the less pleasant side of Roma Termini station, though benefits fro all the transport options there.

Hotel Valle (Via Cavour 134) is on a busy street in downtown Rome, near a metro stop, a 10-minute walk to the Colosseum. Of the three, this would be my choice, plus it is a definite improvement on the location of your original choice.

Christina

I don't really understand how you came up with these hotels in Paris. They aren't in Paris proper, they are in the suburbs, you can tell that just by the address which isn't even Paris, (eg, Arcueil). Ok, one is down at the bottom of the 14th on bd Brune, that is the only one really in Paris. How are you picking these hotels?

The one on bd Brune would be convenient enough to public transport, sure, it's not too far from Porte d'Orleans metro and there is a tram now running along bd Brune. So you do have access to public transport, if that is all you care about. It depends what you mean by "easy", if it is close enough, it is easy in one sense. At least Porte d'Orleans is on a regular metro line and a convenient one that goes right to the center, so I'll give it a point for that.

Arcueil is a few stops past the edge of Paris on the RER B line, I believe. So that may cost you more in transport tickets than being on the metro line. Website says it is 1/3 mile to Laplace RER stop, I suppose that's about 500 meters. So you can decide if that is easy for you, but the RER doesn't have as many connections as the metro lines, but you'd just have to transfer at Denfert-Rochereau from the RER to the metro and several lines run through there so I guess that's not too bad. YOu'd have to find out what RER zone that is in to buy the correct tickets or pass, I think it is only zone 2 and then it may be okay and use regular metro t tickets (or the equivalent passes for zones 1-2 will be fine, the cheapest zones).

The one in Saint Maurice claims it is a seven minute walk to Charenton-Ecoles metro stop which is to the east of Paris in-between the river and the Vincennes park. There are some buses along there on the main big streets, I'd assume it is a 15 min. walk (always double what hotels tell you).

I don't like any of these to be honest, but if I had to choose for location, I'd probably pick the one on bd Brune. Then the one near Laplace RER stop. I'd never stay at the one in Saint Maurice. Even if you don't mind going to the metro stop from there, it's on the far east of Paris, so it will be a lot longer to get to things in the west, for example (eg, Eiffel Tower).

I don't know how you could even find hotels like these, they are in kind of odd locations.

Christina

BTW, I just noticed you are flying out of Orly. Okay, then definitely choose the ones on the Left Bank, I wouldn't even consider the one in Saint Maurice (not that I would anyway). In fact, the one near LaPlace RER stop is on the RER line to Orly airport, so that would be convenient if you want to do that. That would be the Courtyard Paris Arcueil.

DaughterOfTheKing

I dont know how to delete threads, but I spoke with the people I'm going with & we decided it would be easier to just figure our way out even if were a little out of the way while were there, then try to spend more, get charged cancellation fee's and re book... I think we'll just stick with our original hotels & next trip I will definitely seek advice here before booking!

Christina

I checked and Laplace does seem to be in Zone 2, but the RATP website says the single metro tickets (t+) are only good on the RER in zone 1. So you can't use them if you stay in that hotel i

Christina

I checked and Laplace does seem to be in Zone 2, but the RATP website says the single metro tickets (t+) are only good on the RER in zone 1. So you can't use them if you stay in that hotel

Christina

sorry, computer glitch -- I don't know what kind of metro tickets you intended to buy in Paris or how long you are there, but if you choose that hotel, you cannot use regular metro tickets, you need to buy special tickets for that location (telling the clerk where you need to go, eg, Laplace), or some pass that covers at least zone 2. The Mobilis day ticket will work for that (unlimited daily use, you can buy it for zones 1-2). There are other pass options, but you won't have the choice of a carnet (10 tickets at a discount) if you stay out there. The one on bd Brune is no problem as it is actually in Paris proper.

jkbritt

Your Paris stay is way out there, but it is only a half a block from a metro stop, therefore, all of Paris is open to you. Be sure to buy a crrnet of 10 tickets to save you a bit on your Paris Metro and bus travels. Tickets work or Metro trains, and on buses.

michele_d

We stayed near the Cavour metro stop in Rome and were very pleased with the location. 10 minute walk to the Colosseum. Very easy walking to everything else. Would definitely stay in that area again.

kybourbon

You can't delete threads. If you are going to lose money changing hotels then I guess you stick with what you booked. The problem of staying outside the historic centers is you waste time getting to and from sites and you can't easily pop into your room for a break med-day. Most people only have a week or two for vacation and don't want to spend their day on the metro or bus when they could have stayed central and walked.

DaughterOfTheKing

Kybourbon,
Youre totally right, I suppose if anyone had any suggestions of better locations in Paris or Rome for around 85euro/night, I would consider paying the cancellation fees... You're right, I dont want to spend my whole vacation getting somewhere...
SO, I uncancel my post lol, any suggestions are welcome!

nytraveler

For Paris you want to be closer to the center - which means arrondisements 1 through 8 (the last number in the zip code of the address) - although I think the 4th and 5th are the best for first time visitors - and they have a large number of modest/moderate hotels.

I don;t know how many you are - but your budget is very modest but world capitals. If that is truly all you can afford - either pay that or not go - then I guess you need some advice from people who stay at that price point. You may be able to get something in a central location if you will forgo other amenities (elevator or private bath). If possible I would increase (as in double) your budget - and you will find a lot of pleasant and modest places to stay that are not at the end of hell and gone.

tuscanlifeedit

What are cancellation fees? Did you prepay on some deal that would cost you a percentage to cancel? In Rome and Paris? I visit both places frequently enough and have never faced a cancellation fee. Some apartments require a down payment that is not 100% refundable, but you aren't staying in apartments.

Are you talking about 85 euro for a triple? If so, perhaps it is best that you stay where you are. Or is it 85 euro pp?

DaughterOfTheKing

I'm not positive if there is a cancellation fee; Orbitz says there is not one from them, but I dont know if there is one from the actual hotel/b&b until I go through with the cancellation, which I am not sure I want to do.
The 85euro is the total I paid for both hotels per night. I believe they both have 2 double beds though, which were ok with cause were all sisters so were ok with cuddling up if there is little space to save money.
So no nytraveler, I definitely dont have the budget to double what I have already spent... So maybe just having a roof over my head in the vicinity is what I'll have to stick with, and learn for next time (& have more money!!)

Zerlina

In Rome, I'd stick with what you've got. It's not that bad a location, and Trinity B&B gets good reviews at TripAdvisor and Venere. Look at them here:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ome_Lazio.html
http://www.venere.com/townhouse-suit...suite-trinity/
Venere reviews are more reliable than TA reviews, because only people who have actually stayed there can submit reviews.

DaughterOfTheKing

OK Im just going to keep the Rome hotel, but for Paris, would this be a better location than the one I currently have?
One of only 3 that fit my budget & have decent reviews...

Hotel L'Amandier - La Défense, Paris

14, avenue Pablo Picasso - Nanterre - Paris

DaughterOfTheKing

Or this..

Hotel PARIS 15 - Brancion Porte de Versailles - Paris
62, rue des Morillons - Paris

SO the 2 above are my only other options it looks like if I want to cancel the paris hotel...

Gingerja

Please look up Hotel Minerve,

13, rue des Ecoles - 75005 PARIS
Tél. 33 - (0) 1 43 26 26 04 ; 33 - (0) 1 43 26 81 89 Fax. 33 - (0) 1 44 07 01 96

Look up # Coins in a Fountain, in Rome.

very good locations
look up on Tripadvisor.com
Have a blast!!!