Jay_G

I'm glad others see the benefit of multiple guidebooks. I however don't, and it's as simple as that.

Madame Perdu - neither of us is right or wrong, we just have different methods of researching our trips.

What I can never understand on this forum is the way some people take it as a personal slight if someone doesn't agree with their preferred method/location/style of travel. What always seems to follow is the next comment degenerating into some kind of electronic pissing contest where the offended party's latest/next/current trip is some sort of independent yak ride to machu picchu using only the wind and local flora as a guide.

Adee - I wouldn't be surprised if you don't re-post but if you do feel like it, let us know if you need any tips. There's a wealth of knowledge on this site and not all of us think we have to belittle people to impart it.

janisj

Jay_G: I believe you are the one who actually started the 'spitting match' . . . Best to let it drop now. That poor horse is truly beaten and dead.

I hope the OP does return.

xavier92

there are soooo many hotels and sooo many good hotels in paris that is seems to be a bit surprising to list a few of them. Each one have a different atmosthere and finally it depends which kind of atmosphere you are looking for ! (peaceful, romantic...)
Just a few area to avoid for your first stay :
- in the 10th around gare du nord / gare de l'est
- in the 18th around "la goutte d'or"
- in the 17th around the ring road
- in the 19th
Have a great stay in Paris.