Rowena

We have a choice of staying at any of the three hotels above. They all have good reviews here so it's confusing on which one would be the best. <BR><BR>Help please. Thanks.

Rowena

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Kate

I have posted at various times about my fondness for the Hotel D'Angleterre. It is the hotel that we stay in every time we go to Paris now.Although I do still like the small hotel on the Ille St-Louis,Lutece,the D'Angleterre has been great for us.You cannot beat the location,you can walk to Everything from the hotel.It is right around the corner from the CAfe Deux Magots and all the BlvdSt Germain spots,the Church of St Germain des Pres, a short walk to the Louvre,the D'Orsay,St Sulspice,Luxembourg Gardens,Notre Dame,and more!<BR>The hotel is very well run,the staff is formal,courteous at all times,very helpful and we have never had one problem when staying there.The room we had last year was on the top floor,overlooking the courtyard(ask for that,it is quieter than over the street) and had a fireplace.The bathrooms are very well equipped,large and have tubs/showers. <BR>The desk will make any/all reservations for you,call cabs,send up breakfast,and there is a tiny bar in the lobby and a lovely courtyard where you can eat breakfast,relax,have a drink.<BR>So-that is my review of my current favorite hotel in Paris

kate

PS&gt;<BR>It is called the Angleterre because in the 1700's it was the British embassy and the Declaration of Independence was signed there,Ben Franklin brought it and stayed there at that time.<BR>When you walk into the lobby,which is very elegant, the marble staircase that winds upstairs is the original,you will see how worn and sometimes crooked the steps are

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xxx

Does the Angleterre provide shower curtains?

kate

They have a big glass door in their big tubs located in their big bathrooms<BR><BR>The bathrooms in the D'Angleterre are really nice,quite large,with a large window,a bidet,large sink and vanity with counter and seperate toilet area.<BR><BR>

xxx

Kate, are you referring to the bathrooms in the regular rooms as I'm asking about a deluxe room.<BR><BR>Or are you referring to the suite bathrooms?

kate

Hi,the first time we stayed at the Angleterre, we were in an odd little room,actually , it wasn't really little but long and sort of weird,it was sort of like a railroad apt..the toilet was the first door inside the room.THen a dining area,then the bedroom area,then the bathroom.The bathroom had a large countertopped sink,bidet,and big tub with glass shower door.<BR>There was a large window in the bathroom and 3 in the bedroom.<BR>That was the cheapest room at that time.<BR>The suite had a similar large room but this one had the toilet in a small doorless room within the bathroom.<BR>Hope this makes sense

xxx

Kate, thanks again for the answers. Sorry to prolong this Hotel d'Angleterre topic. But since you stayed there a few times, I hope you can provide more answers. The hotel if I email them, if they answer it takes a while so hope you don't mind.<BR><BR>The hotel reserved a deluxe room with a sofa bed for us and they say it's overlooking the courtyard. I don't know what kind of room specifically this is and I'm not sure it's the one you mentioned. I just hope we're making a good choice in selecting this hotel. I heard all the rooms are unique. I hope not too unique in an unusual sort of way. <BR><BR>But I wanted us to stay in a nice location in a hotel (shopping, restaurants, sights) with a good reputation which I believe the Angleterre has. Although they don't seem too friendly-not mean-just formal I believe is the correct word.

elaine

I have not stayed at the Angleterre, just thought I'd mention that I've read that the elevator doesn't go to all floors, and I believe there is no a/c.

xxx

Elaine, thank you, yes I read that also. But it mainly affects the suites that are on the top floor.

kate

Yes,there is no a/c and the top floors must be walked up to.That is sooo Not a problem<BR><BR>Ok this is all that I can think of to tell you~<BR>We have stayed there numerous times, having different rooms each time.The first I told you about, the cheapest and smallest,which was not that small at all,quite comfy,it was a chilly Nov and the room was warm and cozy to come back to and to sleep in.The hotel is also quiet,there have never been any guests or incidents that were upsetting as far as noisiness and being in such an old building that can happen.<BR>The courtyard rooms are great! We always ask for one, and never know until we get there which one we will get.This past time was a treat,our anniversary,so we just asked for a large room ,picking one of the most expensive.We got the suite.It was nice and I have NO complaints, but the other less expensive rooms are also quite nice.<BR>The people that work there are great,willing to help,the ladies that do the rooms and deliver breakfast are sweet and always have a smile.<BR>My husband bought me a huge bouquet of flowers at a shop nearby and the guys at the desk scurried to fine the perfect vase for me The young man at the bar had visited NY and loved to talk to us about his visit when we sat in the evenings relaxing before heading out to dinner.The lady that runs the place seems stern,but she is very nice and will do all she can to make you comfortable.<BR>As you may know, all hotels on the Left Bank have their little quirks,it goes with being such an old building and European,I love them, so you must take that into mind, you are not getting a square room with regular ceilings and furniture.I have no doubt that you will enjoy your stay.<BR>Please,though,don't blame me if you don't like it .<BR>Kate

xxx

Kate, the stern lady who runs the Angleterre, is that Mme. Blouin?<BR><BR>I find that emailing them is not forthcoming much. They reply when/if they feel like it. Not very friendly I admit.

kate

I never have had one problem with their not getting back to me either online or in the "old days" via regular mail.I still call them sometimes when making reservations,if I have a particular question.Mdm Blouin is just fine in person,they are just quite formal I think,and she takes her job seriously.I think that is one of the reasons the hotel is so well run.<BR>They sent us a card this past New Years, sort of sympathizing with us and wishing us a better New Year,which I thought was quite nice of them.<BR>I have my emails here in my Paris file,if you need an adress or anything.I am staying in today-it is way too hot to go outside!<BR>Kate

kate

ps&gt; I just looked at the dates on my emails, I emailed them about a change in reservations for November.I wrote on July 28th and their reply came to me on July 29th.<BR>here is their address again,in case,<BR>[email protected]<BR>M. Blouin - Directrice

Want to go back

Is there a URL? I have been searching and all I find is a hotel of the same name but on the Champs. thanks.

kate

Nope-no url no web page,they never do specials with travel agents or airlines.<BR>You can see a small photo and read about them in Fodors Rivages Hotels of Character and Charm in Paris.<BR>

Carol

My mom and I loved the D'Angleterre when we stayed there a couple of years ago. We were bracketing a trip to Provence with a couple of nights on either end in Paris--so we got to sample two marvelous rooms. The first one was on the 4th floor, I think, (or it was room #4). Anyway, the room was a decent size, but the bathroom was huge and magnificent, with marble tiles and very shiny brass fixtures on a gigantic tub. The sink was flanked by a beautiful marble counter top....well, you get the picture. The second room was off the courtyard and was totally charming. It had a small living room with a couch, and a separate bedroom. The curious thing was that although there was a bathroom with a bath and sink en suite, the little w/c with just a toilet was a separate room outside the main room. Since the room is totally private, with its own tiny winding staircase coming up from the courtyard, the separate w/c was not a problem. In fact, it was utterly charming because it was decorated with hand-painted tiles, as was the interior bath. Aside from these rooms, the courtyard is small and lovely, and the dining room well-decorated, with starched white tablecloths and fresh flowers on the tables. Breakfast, as I recall, was also very fresh and delicious. Hope this helps.