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Joyce Mar 8th, 2001 04:53 PM

Hotel in Paris
 
We are planning a trip to Paris in June. It will be our first visit, any suggestions for nice hotels?

JimRose Mar 8th, 2001 05:06 PM

Tons. Now tell us how many people you have, what type of digs you like (or would tolerate) and how much you're willing to spend -- and then just watch the hot tops come rolling in. :o)

StCIrq Mar 8th, 2001 06:21 PM

Sure, but what part of the city do you want to be in, how many of you are there, what are you looking for - charm and antiques or large rooms with minibars...etc? In other words, a few more details would be helpful.

Donna Mar 8th, 2001 07:02 PM

I'd recommend that you browse this forum for recommended hotels and on-line booking websites forthwith. Folks have been complaining since last fall that booking a room for June is a considerable challenge due to all that's going on there that month.

Ursula Mar 9th, 2001 01:29 AM

Donna: The challenge starts already in April with Easter weekend, Ascension weekend May 24-27) and Whitsuntide weekend! <BR>In Europe, we are all (almost all) off and I lot go to Paris. So you better hurry up if you want to find a nice place. But you all want to go to the same places. Try around Montparnasse area. Good places too, very lively and a bit classier than the Quartier Latin!

Eva Mar 9th, 2001 07:31 AM

Go to the rants and raves section on this website and do a search. Very good advice. I don't really invest too much time in finding a hotel. Location location location - oh and clean. Who cares if there's a mini bar? You're not going to spend your holiday in a hotel room are you?

elaine Mar 9th, 2001 08:48 AM

Joyce <BR>as suggested, you can <BR>do a search here on Paris hotels and find a ton of info. You can look elsewhere on the Fodor's website for rants/raves and hotel suggestions. You can also provide more information on what your needs are (elevator?, a/c?, how many people in room, budget,etc) <BR>and get some suggestions here. <BR>Don't wait much longer to book; many of the popular places will already be full for June. <BR>I have a Paris file including many hotel recommendations from this forum which I will send if you want to email me. <BR>good luck

K Mar 9th, 2001 09:16 AM

Joyce, I just returned from my first trip and stayed in Hotel Ile de France Opera; 26 Rue St Augustin (I think they have a web site). It is a 20-room hotel with a very helpful staff who speak enough English. It is very near the Opera Garnier and within good walking distance of all of the major attractions. I couldn't tell you how much a room would cost in June, nor if you can get reservations. I felt very comfortable and safe as a single woman traveler. I also booked TouringScope for a personal pick-up and delivery to / from the airport (They too have a web site). They met me at the exit from customs and the rates were well worth not having to maneuver luggage and find transportation in a foreign country for the first time.


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