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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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

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.