Hotel near Eiffel Tower in December
Nov 6th, 2011, 05:14 PM
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We stayed at the Hotel Relais Bosquet last year in September.
When we made the reservation we mentioned that we had the Rick Steves 2010 guide book and we got our breakfast for free. While we were there my husband became quite ill and the hotel called a private doctor for us, twice. We ended up at the emergency room at a nearby hospital.
I could not recommend this hotel more. Our room was great: WiFi & cable TV in our room; blackout window coverings so we could nap in the afternoon while getting over jetlag; nice breakfast; very wonderful staff. They really took care of us!
http://hotel-paris-bosquet.com/
When we made the reservation we mentioned that we had the Rick Steves 2010 guide book and we got our breakfast for free. While we were there my husband became quite ill and the hotel called a private doctor for us, twice. We ended up at the emergency room at a nearby hospital.
I could not recommend this hotel more. Our room was great: WiFi & cable TV in our room; blackout window coverings so we could nap in the afternoon while getting over jetlag; nice breakfast; very wonderful staff. They really took care of us!
http://hotel-paris-bosquet.com/
Nov 8th, 2011, 02:23 AM
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The Marais, Latin Quarter and Saint Germain are the best areas for a first time visitor in my opinion, and there are many excellent hotels in these districts. I have recently discovered Hotel De Neuve in the Marais, it is a trendy, modern place.
http://hoteldeneuveparis.com/
Hotel Sully Saint Germain, in the heart of the Latin Quarter despite its name, has a more classic feeling.
http://www.hotelsullysaintgermain.com/
Between the center of the Saint Germain area and the Seine Hotel Lenox is an excellent place I know.
http://www.hotelparislenoxsaintgermain.com
http://hoteldeneuveparis.com/
Hotel Sully Saint Germain, in the heart of the Latin Quarter despite its name, has a more classic feeling.
http://www.hotelsullysaintgermain.com/
Between the center of the Saint Germain area and the Seine Hotel Lenox is an excellent place I know.
http://www.hotelparislenoxsaintgermain.com
Nov 9th, 2011, 09:29 AM
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Hi all!
ok...DH found these (I told him to look and narrow it down to a few hotels, then we'd go from there.) and I am again asking for your (excellent)advice/opinions:
Hotel Pont Royal
Hotel Bourgogne Montana
Manior St. Germaine
Hotel Lotti
Westin (he has points I think)
He asks if they are near Musee D'Orsay? It looks like these might be in walking distance of Louvre,Tuileries.
Also, a good friend recommended Relais Saint Germaine-way pricey or worth it?
ok...DH found these (I told him to look and narrow it down to a few hotels, then we'd go from there.) and I am again asking for your (excellent)advice/opinions:
Hotel Pont Royal
Hotel Bourgogne Montana
Manior St. Germaine
Hotel Lotti
Westin (he has points I think)
He asks if they are near Musee D'Orsay? It looks like these might be in walking distance of Louvre,Tuileries.
Also, a good friend recommended Relais Saint Germaine-way pricey or worth it?
Nov 9th, 2011, 11:32 AM
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hmm, those are some pricey hotels. Pont Royal is near the Musee d'Orsay. Has a good trendy resto on the ground floor (or next door), Atelier de Joel Robuchon, where I've eaten.
Lotti is over near the Louvre, I've read some bad reviews of that place, you need to check those out on Tripadvisor or something.
I've heard some good things about Bourgogne & Montana. What hotel exactly are you referring to as Manoir St Germain, there are several hotels with those words in its name. The Best Western one is supposed to be very nice and certainly in the center of St Germain. Do you mean this one http://www.hotelaumanoir.com/uk/index.php
To be honest, that is right on bd St Germain, next to Brasserie Lipp, I think. I would not want to be there myself, way too hectic and noisy, etc. Even the Madison (check that out) which is just about a block or so away and is also on bd St Germain but is set back from the street a bit and not right next to some outdoor cafe. I'd prefer the Madison. for a nice BW hotel in St Germain, also see the Left Bank St Germain which is not on the main blvd and is also supposed to be very nice. http://www.parishotelleftbank.com/
Those hotels are all over the place, but sure, you can walk to the Louvre and Tuileries from them if you want. YOu can walk from about anywhere within a couple miles as far as I'm concerned, so that's not saying a whole lot. But the Bourgogne and Montana is the farthest west, I think, it's over near the Assemblee Nationale or Invalides, I think. I wouldn't walk to the Louvre from there myself, but you could if you really want to for some reason. The area of that hotel (B & M) is pretty much dull as dishwater and dead as a doornail if you want cliches. Of all the locations you cite, I would never want to stay at that one.
I don't know about the Westin, other people have stayed there, I'm sure and can say. It is off the main streets so would be okay if you want to be over in that area near the Louvre.
Lotti is over near the Louvre, I've read some bad reviews of that place, you need to check those out on Tripadvisor or something.
I've heard some good things about Bourgogne & Montana. What hotel exactly are you referring to as Manoir St Germain, there are several hotels with those words in its name. The Best Western one is supposed to be very nice and certainly in the center of St Germain. Do you mean this one http://www.hotelaumanoir.com/uk/index.php
To be honest, that is right on bd St Germain, next to Brasserie Lipp, I think. I would not want to be there myself, way too hectic and noisy, etc. Even the Madison (check that out) which is just about a block or so away and is also on bd St Germain but is set back from the street a bit and not right next to some outdoor cafe. I'd prefer the Madison. for a nice BW hotel in St Germain, also see the Left Bank St Germain which is not on the main blvd and is also supposed to be very nice. http://www.parishotelleftbank.com/
Those hotels are all over the place, but sure, you can walk to the Louvre and Tuileries from them if you want. YOu can walk from about anywhere within a couple miles as far as I'm concerned, so that's not saying a whole lot. But the Bourgogne and Montana is the farthest west, I think, it's over near the Assemblee Nationale or Invalides, I think. I wouldn't walk to the Louvre from there myself, but you could if you really want to for some reason. The area of that hotel (B & M) is pretty much dull as dishwater and dead as a doornail if you want cliches. Of all the locations you cite, I would never want to stay at that one.
I don't know about the Westin, other people have stayed there, I'm sure and can say. It is off the main streets so would be okay if you want to be over in that area near the Louvre.
Nov 9th, 2011, 12:51 PM
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The Westin is very nice and is close to the Louvre and Place Vendome. It does not have the personality that som eof the other hotels have but if you can score your entire stay there, it's a good way to go.
Relais St Germain is very nice and I LOVE the area it is located in. Lots of cute cafes in the area (the restaurant attached, Le Comptoir is fantastic and also right there, L'Avant Comptoir has great crepes). The Odeon Metro stop is just around the corner, so very convenient. The best part is that Gerard Mulot is a few blocks away...fabulous pastries!!
Relais St Germain is very nice and I LOVE the area it is located in. Lots of cute cafes in the area (the restaurant attached, Le Comptoir is fantastic and also right there, L'Avant Comptoir has great crepes). The Odeon Metro stop is just around the corner, so very convenient. The best part is that Gerard Mulot is a few blocks away...fabulous pastries!!
Nov 9th, 2011, 12:55 PM
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I certainly would not be happy staying anywhere near the Eiffel Tower -- dead zone, few restaurants and shops, high prices. And if it thrills you to see the Eiffel Tower often, you can see it from many other areas in Paris.
Nov 9th, 2011, 12:57 PM
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Have you considered an apartment instead of a hotel? My DH and I spent 6 nights in Paris at a lovely apartment in the 7th last year.
My husband initially thought I was nuts to want an apartment but when he did some of the research he found out how easy and common it was to rent one for a week. We ended up loving our apartment, it was so nice to be able to make a simple dinner of ingredients from Rue Cler markets when we were too tired from all day site seeing to want to go to a restaurant.
We used VIP = VacationinParis, which is based in NJ with prices in Dollars and the ability to charge your deposits and rental fees to your credit card. We stayed in an apt like this one http://www.vacationinparis.com/apts/id_77.htm and loved it.
This was one of our most loved vacations, and the apartment instead of a hotel made all the difference in the world.
My husband initially thought I was nuts to want an apartment but when he did some of the research he found out how easy and common it was to rent one for a week. We ended up loving our apartment, it was so nice to be able to make a simple dinner of ingredients from Rue Cler markets when we were too tired from all day site seeing to want to go to a restaurant.
We used VIP = VacationinParis, which is based in NJ with prices in Dollars and the ability to charge your deposits and rental fees to your credit card. We stayed in an apt like this one http://www.vacationinparis.com/apts/id_77.htm and loved it.
This was one of our most loved vacations, and the apartment instead of a hotel made all the difference in the world.
Nov 9th, 2011, 01:07 PM
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Celticharper, I'd be very surprised if they could get an apartment this late.....most of the good ones will be booked already.
I agree about the apartment as we always rent one now. I love being able to get up early and make my coffee without disturbing sleeping husband.
I agree about the apartment as we always rent one now. I love being able to get up early and make my coffee without disturbing sleeping husband.
Nov 9th, 2011, 01:13 PM
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Another plug for the Bourdonnais. Reasonably priced and well located for the metro, great cafe for breakfast (or lunch or dinner) around the corner...actually saw Stephen Colbert and his family there last year over the Thanksgiving holidays. We loved the location because it is quiet at night and it's oh so easy to stroll over to the Eiffel Tower at night. And we also had a view of the tower from our room...last time I stayed at the Bourdonnais was a few years ago, but everyone there was lovely and the place was clean.
If you want to be closer to St Germain, then take a look at the Bourgogne et Montana. We stayed there last year and it was terrific. Also close to the metro and great for a long stroll down St. Germain to great dinner spots. The Bourgogne is a step above the Bourdonnais (we also had a view of the top of the Eiffel from our top floor room).
Good luck and happy travels.
If you want to be closer to St Germain, then take a look at the Bourgogne et Montana. We stayed there last year and it was terrific. Also close to the metro and great for a long stroll down St. Germain to great dinner spots. The Bourgogne is a step above the Bourdonnais (we also had a view of the top of the Eiffel from our top floor room).
Good luck and happy travels.
Nov 9th, 2011, 04:12 PM
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Celticharper- I was on vrbo looking today at apts- had the same idea! One thing I was wondering: Since I haven't been to Paris is sooo long, should we stay somewhere that easy to ask sights/directions advice etc from the staff. For everyone, we are certainly NOT married to the idea of being near the ET. I am so excited about comimg there, I want everything close and nearby! (also thanks paris 1953)
I am sure ya'll are tired of this topic from me. Many thanks and be back soon with food questions.
BTW, can you still get the very best croque monsieurs at any/every corner in Paris? my favorite memories are of the bread, cheese, and street croque monsieurs...(yes I was in college and could have cared less about lbs!!)
I am sure ya'll are tired of this topic from me. Many thanks and be back soon with food questions.
BTW, can you still get the very best croque monsieurs at any/every corner in Paris? my favorite memories are of the bread, cheese, and street croque monsieurs...(yes I was in college and could have cared less about lbs!!)
Nov 9th, 2011, 04:50 PM
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It's really a matter of your own preference. I like to be within walking distance to a good boulanderie and a grocery store, or a street market like Rue Cler, but not too close to the loud nightlife. We are light sleepers so someplace right in the thick of the cafe/nightlife area would not be very comfortable for us, for others that's exactly where they want to be.
With a good map and using the great Metro interactive site
http://www.ratp.fr/plan-interactif/ you can get around pretty easily, I know the site is only in French but it's very intuative, simply click on the Metro stop closest to your starting point a small menu bar will appear, click on the green arrow to set your start then go to the Metro stop nearest your destination this time click on the red arrow to mark your destination, your route will be clearly highlighted with all the necessary transfers.
If you look at the addresses of the sites you are interested they usually will give you the nearest Metro stop as part of the address.
We planned each day and checked the Metro map site but after the third day we were both so comfortable with the Metro system that we could easily understand where we needed to transfer. So I don't think it would be necessary to have hotel staff, when we stayed at a hotel near the Champs Elysee six years ago (I forget the name) noone on staff spoke English so there was no helpful advice available.
Enjoy, I love Paris
With a good map and using the great Metro interactive site
http://www.ratp.fr/plan-interactif/ you can get around pretty easily, I know the site is only in French but it's very intuative, simply click on the Metro stop closest to your starting point a small menu bar will appear, click on the green arrow to set your start then go to the Metro stop nearest your destination this time click on the red arrow to mark your destination, your route will be clearly highlighted with all the necessary transfers.
If you look at the addresses of the sites you are interested they usually will give you the nearest Metro stop as part of the address.
We planned each day and checked the Metro map site but after the third day we were both so comfortable with the Metro system that we could easily understand where we needed to transfer. So I don't think it would be necessary to have hotel staff, when we stayed at a hotel near the Champs Elysee six years ago (I forget the name) noone on staff spoke English so there was no helpful advice available.
Enjoy, I love Paris
Nov 9th, 2011, 05:33 PM
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Here's the English language version of the RATP interactive map:
http://www.ratp.fr/plan-interactif/carteidf.php?lang=uk
http://www.ratp.fr/plan-interactif/carteidf.php?lang=uk
Nov 13th, 2011, 05:08 PM
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Hi Guys!
So, Hotel Luxembourg Parc is the hotel for us. Seems the area is awesome and cannot wait to hear about bistros, cafes, ANYTHING you all think is a don't miss! Lookin forward to it!~
So, Hotel Luxembourg Parc is the hotel for us. Seems the area is awesome and cannot wait to hear about bistros, cafes, ANYTHING you all think is a don't miss! Lookin forward to it!~
Nov 16th, 2011, 06:17 AM
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hi, for a nice hotel in close the eiffel tower, i suggest you to visit www.myboutiquehotel.com and they have a nice section of boutique & design hotel close the eiffel tower
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