Paris - Montalembert or Bel Ami
Sep 8th, 2005, 10:22 AM
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I have never stayed at either hotel. But the Montalembert seems to be a larger hotel than the Bel Ami. I did pass by the Bel Ami and thought it looked 'cold' since the style is what is called minimalist? I saw photos of the Montalembert and the decor seems much nicer to me. I guess you could check for comments at Trip Advisor if you haven't done so already. Also the Montalembert is by Pont Royal whereas the Bel Ami is in the heart of St. Germain if that matters.
Sep 12th, 2005, 04:25 PM
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Bel Ami is a slighter better location. In both hotels, the standard rooms are postage stamp size so I would consider paying a bit more for the next category up. Other than that, I would go where you get the best deal as they are both terrific choices
Sep 12th, 2005, 07:10 PM
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I haven't stayed at either, think they are both good locations. My understanding from reading their web site was that Mantalembert has two styles of rooms -- one is very modern, and the other more like Louis Philippe, and that you'd have to specify decor if you really wanted one kind over another.
Sep 13th, 2005, 02:39 AM
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Haven't stayed at Montalembert, but a few personal notes about Bel Ami:
nice service, nice breakfast (better than a lot of hotel breakfasts), nice to have the computers for free Internet access in the salon (if they still do that), comfortable beds. A few minuses: did not like that wand/swizzle stick shower nozzzle. Hard to control, tended to spray around the bathroom. Lighting was a little dim. If you are the type of person who likes *bright* lights in your room, the Bel Ami will drive you bonkers. If you like subdued lighting, it will be right up your alley.
These hotels may be modern in style, but are not the truly hot spots, they've been around a while. THE hippest hotel in town is the new Hotel Sezz on 6 Avenue Fremiet. Modern, luxury zen decor, with a spa for hotel guest use only. Promotional rates put in the same price bracket as the Bel Ami and Montalembert.
www.hotelsezz.com
nice service, nice breakfast (better than a lot of hotel breakfasts), nice to have the computers for free Internet access in the salon (if they still do that), comfortable beds. A few minuses: did not like that wand/swizzle stick shower nozzzle. Hard to control, tended to spray around the bathroom. Lighting was a little dim. If you are the type of person who likes *bright* lights in your room, the Bel Ami will drive you bonkers. If you like subdued lighting, it will be right up your alley.
These hotels may be modern in style, but are not the truly hot spots, they've been around a while. THE hippest hotel in town is the new Hotel Sezz on 6 Avenue Fremiet. Modern, luxury zen decor, with a spa for hotel guest use only. Promotional rates put in the same price bracket as the Bel Ami and Montalembert.
www.hotelsezz.com
