jdraper

Thanks all for the great answers. Our first instinct was to book a room at Le Madison but we thought we might upgrade and look for a more comfortable bed. After reviewing all of the choices we still like the location and the comments about the Madison so we are going with that, especially after Marianna's comments about the mattress. I figure I will stay there and if the mattress isn't comfortable I can simply get out of bed a pour another glass of wine. I can use the money I save to enjoy other things in Paris and, again, buy more wine. Does anybody have any suggestions for a particularly nice room at the Madison? Thanks all. Jackie

Underhill

The nicest rooms at the Madison are those that look out across the Bd. St-Germain toward the church of the same name. They have tall windows that open onto teeny balconies (no room to actually sit) and large marble bathrooms. Another good feature of those rooms is the amount of storage, both closet and in desk and chests.

jdraper

Underhill - Thank you for that suggestion. It sounds perfect. We have plenty of time between now and next spring, when we plan to go, so I will see if I can find a good rate between now and then. It is nice to have the hotel out of the way so that I can now plan the remainder of the trip. I will be avidly monitoring this site for more great tips. Thank you.

Marianna

Jackie, our room was on an upper floor (4th, I think) and faced the boulevard, church, and had a glimpse of Le Deux Magot. The window was very large and had a narrow balcony, as Underhill described, with a curved wrought iron railing. In addition to the two twin beds with bedside tables, we had a sofa, desk and chair, plush reading chair, bureau, suitcase table (not the folding stand type), built in closet in the hall area, and the large marble bath with two sinks which was terrific. The decor was serene and lovely and the room was very spacious. A nice touch - the hotel provides two wine glasses for you in the room so you don't even have to request them - just go out and buy your wine and you are all set! We were very fortunate to get this room type considering we had a run of the house room rate - never happen again, I'm sure!

jdraper

Marianna - That sounds heavenly. Do you remember what room you were in?

Marianna

It was a lovely room. I do not remember the number (and we were there just 3 weeks ago!) but perhaps my husband does. I will find out tomorrow when he returns from Macedonia. The room was directly over the hotel entrance on an upper floor - 4th or 5th.

Here's the hotel website in case you need it:

http://www.hotel-madison.com/madisonsite.html

jdraper

Marianna - Thank you. I have already been to their web site, which is great. If you remember the room number I would greatly appreciate it as your room sounds great. Take Care Jackie

Underhill

jdraper,

We got a good rate at the Madison through Orbitz--and for September, too, when space at prime hotels is very tight.

mari5

We too stayed at the Madison 2 yrs. ago, and REALLY thought it was nice in all respects. Gorgeous buffet breakfast (unusual in Paris, but you may not be inclined for this)...
We had a room at the back...., but it was quiet and the mattresses were wonderful...2 twins pushed together.
Money being no object, the room at the front facing St. Germain would be best...and the hotel is set back somewhat from the main, busy street.
It's a wonderful location, AND the front desk staff was great. We arrived mid to late morning and though the room wasn't ready, they brought us coffee, tea, etc on a tray in the small, comfortable lobby.
This Nov. we are going to stay back across the river in the 1st arr. on Rue de Rivoli, just for a change,...but I have very fond memories of the nice Madison.

Marianna

Jackie, my husband couldn't remember the room number either but it definitely was on the fourth floor, directly over the hotel entrance. Not all rooms have curved balcony railings, but this one did. Facing the hotel, it was the last room on the left on that floor and I think that's why we had a glimpse of Les Deux Magot. Hope this helps.