My husband and I have never been to Europe and I have come across what I think is an incredible deal for travel to Paris in September or October. The problem is that I have no idea if the hotels being offered in the package are nice ones -- no luxury required, just clean/good area. Some of the specific options are: <BR> <BR>Libertel Maxim - District 5 <BR>Hotel Mercedes - District 17 <BR>Hotel Dagueree - District 14 <BR>Hotel Doisy - District 17 <BR> <BR>I have checked out some of the recommendend web sites (ie. www.paris.org), but wanted to see if I could get some personal advice. I also am not sure which district is the best for first-time visitors who will only be in the city for 6 days... <BR> <BR>Any advice is very much appreciated!! <BR>

The 5th Arrondisement has been the university center of Paris for the last 700 years and it is quite lively. I am not familiar with the other hotels, but if you want to check the street/ location, just type the name of the street or the business name on the corresponding field at the following website and you should get some useful info to make a better desicion: <BR> <BR>http://www.pageszoom.com/rc.cgi?lang=en <BR> <BR>Hope it helps. Have the best time in beautiful Paris!

I do not know these specific hotels, but in my opinion, the 5th is a more central location and preferable to the 17th (L'Arc de Triomphe) or the 14th (Montparnasse) for a first-time visit. Some of your hotels are on the following site, which has both photos and guest feedback: http://www.hotelboulevard.com/hotels/

The 14th and 17th are on the edges of Paris, and aren't as active as the 5th (which is closer to tourist spots). The Libertel Maxim is in the southern portion of the 5th, away from most of the 'action', but near to several metro and bus stops. Paris is so easily accessible by these public transports that a 'convenient' hotel location is virtually anywhere in Paris. I'd take the one in the 5th, though, because it is closer to the Seine and the tourist spots.

I stayed at Hotel Daguerre and was very happy there. The only negative I would have is that they do not have air-conditioning, but when you are going, you probably won't need it. It is a two-start hotel, that really could be a three-star. Check <BR>www.hotelboulevard.com <BR>for comments from many people who have stayed there. <BR>Also, you can check out: <BR>http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/...4/Paris99.html <BR>and <BR>www.businesssupport.net/garner/telemaque <BR>for additional information. <BR>I enjoyed staying on this street a lot, even though it was not as convenient as other locations. It was just what I envisioned a Parisian street to be with many small shops and restaurants. The price is right, too.

Michele <BR>I agree with the above comments. <BR>Most visitors feel that the single-digit arrondissements (1-9) have the most convenient locations, and on the left bank the 5th, 6th, and 7th are very popular and well-situated for sightseeing. <BR>Sept-Oct is a great time to go. <BR>If you'd like to look at my Paris notes, feel free to email me. Enjoy your first trip to Paris--I'll bet it won't be your last!