dutchcan

I have a dilemma. Like I stated earlier, I booked with Hotel St Jacques, but I can cancel this booking today without penalty. In the meantime, I received a confirmation from Hotel Langlois. I'm not sure what to do. They cost about the same, but the districts are different. Any help..please!

Rhea58

You will no doubt be advised to stay at St. Jacques since it is on the left bank where tout de monde stays.
However, I found the Langlois quite
friendly, accomodating (I received an e-mail thru them while there that
was important) and my room (esp. for a single) w/frig was exceedingly large by Paris standards. The metro was 1/2 block away along w/2 cafes...so it depends on which 'scene' you wish to stay.

dutchcan

Thanks Rhea. I'm actually leaning towards the Langlois...all the reviews are favourable, and people comment on the friendly staff, which is also important.

ira

Hi D,

Under 35 - St Jacques
Over 45 - Langlois

Enjoy your visit

dutchcan

Interesting Ira...so it's Langlois then...if only all decisions were so easy.

Keren

I would prefer the Langlois, definitely. The area is less touristy and to me more interesting, there's a real neighbourhood feel to Saint-Georges. I'm staying not that far away from this hotel in a few weeks, at the France Albion.

Christina

I haven't stayed at the St Jacques, so can't say on that point. I liked the Langlois a lot, as I've said. I am confused about your other post as to how you have two reservations, though -- as you said the St Jacques had no vacancies. I guess you are saying that you did the automated reservation at the Langlois, perhaps.

Re your other question -- I don't do automated reservations hardly, and have no experience with them at the Langlois so I can't say whether I've had problems. I have done a couple when it was the only way they wanted reservations (eg, wouldn't even list an email) or that gave you a discount. No, I have never had a problem doing it, but I just prefer not to as I prefer to write directly and ask some questions in my emails and find out the full story. I usually have some questions to ask about the rooms.

I would always follow-up an automated reservation with an email, if possible, to make sure it was recorded correctly, though. I wait a day or two before doing that.

Both will probably be fine, but I prefer the location of the Langlois (I am def. over 35, but I don't think that's the reason).

Christina

I just saw your other post claiming you make a nonrefundable one-night prepayment at the St Jacques. I wouldn't ever do that myself, and would def. not cancel and pay that.

But now you say you don't have to pay it, so I would prefer the Langlois. I think hoteliers don't like it when guests book and cancel for no reason a lot, it makes their business more difficult. At least it's immediate.

dutchcan

Yes, my posts are contradictory. I had first checked the Langlois, but my request was denied, because apparantly I had requested one room for 3 people, and they don't have that sort of accomodation. Then I checked out St Jacques, they had a vacancy, so I booked it, making a 'downpayment' of sorts to hold the room. When I made my booking at St Jacques, I realized the mistake I made at Langlois, and retried with the correct information - 3 people, 2 rooms. This time my reservation was accepted. I was able to cancel the booking at St Jacques immediately, though, with no penalty.

It's all been so crazy, I know, but I just wanted to get the best possible for the amt we can spend, and my heart was set on Langlois, after much searching, reading, and recommendations. I have been in contact with them via email, as you suggested, and no problems; all is set.

Thanks so much for your help and suggestions. This forum has been a real find, and I'll recommend it to anyone who plans on travelling anywhere!