My agent adv me three hotels to reserve : Classic Bastitle, Bristol Republique & Apollo Opera. But I don't know whose is the best if I first time to Paris & together with my little son (abt. 2.5 years old). Anyone give me suggestion.

Sorry, it's been a while since we were in Paris. But you might add the word "Paris" to your title to generate more responses.

Hi tulip,

Of the three, I think that the Classic Bastille has the best location. Although it is in the 11th, it is not far from a park and is close to a Metro stop.

The Bristol is quite close to the Gare du Nord train station and the Apollo is too close to the Moulin Rouge and the prostitutes.

You can see a map of the area at www.multimap.com.

Get a new travel agent. None of those are convenient for someone travelling with a young child because you will be spending too much time on the subway.

What is your budget? Maybe we can give you better suggestions for a hotel located in the center.

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By the way, I think you need another travel agent as well. Go elsewhere here at fodors.com under Destinations, and Paris, and see lots of hotels with rants and raves comments from past guests.

If you need a hotel room to accommodate a crib, don't assume the crib will be available or that there will be room for it without asking first.

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Thanks for all of you. I arrive Paris on Sept 23 & leave on Spet 27. Anyone can sugguest whose it the best hotel in center. My budget EUR60-90/night.

I have two suggestions for you in the Marais area: the Lyon-Mulhouse and the Grand Hotel Jeanne d'Arc. Both are close to the lovely Place des Vosges. See threads about them here

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34426125

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34425990

In the 7th, close to the market street rue Cler and the Eiffel Tower (and adjoining park), see http://www.hotel-du-champ-de-mars.com/

Most importantly, all are within your budget.

Thank you for your advice LVSue. I'd check the hotel but fully booking at that time. So anyone have good sugguest to me.

Try Hotel du Dragon in the 6th dist.

Thank all, Francophile03 - would you please adv the website or email of the
Hotel du Dragon in the 6th dist to me.

According to your dates and budget options on www.parishotels.com,
these centrally located hotels are available (and have been mentioned by others here on Fodor's):

1. Hotel des 3 Colleges 16, rue Cujas 75005 Paris France
Subway: Cluny la Sorbonne and RER Luxembourg
Tel: +33 1 73 02 93 00 Double room shower 86.00 € Double or twin room bath 94.00 €

2. Hotel de France Invalides 102, boulevard de La-Tour-Maubourg 75007 Paris FRANCE
Subway: Ecole Militaire
Tel: +33 1 73 02 93 00 Double / twin / queen size room 85.00 €
3. Hotel Michelet Odeon 6, place de l?Odéon 75006 Paris FRANCE
Subway: Luxembourg - Odéon
Tel: +33 1 73 02 93 00 Double room shower 82.50 € Double room bath 93.50 € Twin room shower 93.00 € Twin room bath 100.00 €