JoeTro

I'm thinking of a weekend in Paris October 20-23. Obviously that's very soon, and many places I've asked are already full. Based on recommendations here and availability, I'm down to a few hotels:

1) Porte Dorree - 54 Euros per night. Gets great reviews and a great price, however is a bit far out. I don't mind taking the metro through.

2) Hotel de France Invalides - 78 Euros. I like the location, although it's kind of in the middle of being close to lots of things without really being that close to anything in particular. Rate is a little more than I'd like.

3) Andrea Rivoli - 70 Euros. Good location. Rate is still a little more than I'd like.

4) St. Jacques - 55 Euros with WC/shower in the hall. Great location and good reviews, not sure about sharing the facilities though. I've e-mailed to ask how many other rooms it's shared with.

Thanks.

annhig

Gosh -you are cutting it fine, especially with your budget. Have you tried "lastminute.com"? I would always pay extra to have own facilities, especially if you are by yourself, [you don't say] for security reasons.

JoeTro

Thanks. Yes, I am alone, a male. There is something about private facilities that really appeals to me. I wouldn't care so much about the hotels in the 70 Euros, but with a few options in the 50s this is a bit of a difference, and would add up over three nights.

It turns out the bathrooms at St. Jacques are shared with 3 people. (I'm not sure if I count as one of those people, but anyway ...)

Printemps

Hi,

Try the Hotel de Sevigné, rue Malher. Single rate on their website is 64 euros. I stayed there for a week a year or so ago and liked it a lot. It is right off rue Rivoli and near Place des Vosges and the Musée Carnavalet. It is a fun area in the Marais.
I also like the Welcome Hotel on rue de Seine. I was there in May of this year. It is around 73 euros but has a fantastic location. Both are very comfortable two star hotels with friendly staff. Welcome as no A/C but I didn't mind that. Am going to Paris again in May 2007 and may try La Louisiane, down the street from the Welcome Hotel.

JoeTro

Thank you. Sevigne was one of my top choices, but already booked. I think I've e-mailed Welcome to ask for their availability, but I haven't heard back yet. I just sent a request to Louisiane; thanks, I hadn't heard of that.

Travelnut

I don't know about the facilities, but <b>Hotel de Nesle</b> in the 6th has singles for 55-65&euro;.
http://www.hoteldenesleparis.com/

There is <b>Hotel Kensington</b> in the 7th that I've seen mentioned occasionally:
http://www.hotel-kensington.com/

In the 13th, edge with 5th:
Hotel Residence Gobelins
http://www.hotelgobelins.com/

I've seen (online)a couple of 1-2* in the 14th that might work for you:

Hotel Mistral
http://www.hotel-mistral-paris.com/

Hotel Agenor
http://www.agenor-paris-hotel.com/

Hotel Tipi
http://www.tipihotelparis.com/

Hotel de la Loire
http://www.hoteldelaloire-paris.com/

Most have some feedback on Tripadvisor; if not, try Venere.com

Randy

You might try the Hotel Jean Bart near the Luxembourg Gardens. I stayed there a few years ago and they were 55 Euro for a double bed and private bath. There was an elevator and if I remember correctly the breakfast was included in the price. I don't think they have a web site and you will have to call. Hope you speak French, or you might get lucky and some will answer who speaks english. When I was there they did not take credit cards, had to pay in cash.

Hotel Jean Bart
9, rue Jean Bart
75006 Paris
01 45 28 29 13
Two blocks west of Luxembourg Gardens

JoeTro

Thanks. I'm ruling out Gobelines, as I've stayed there before and want something different. I also think I'll pass on Nesle as I'm a bit concerned about the eccentric host and bookings being dropped. I'll try the others you've suggested.

I have one more possibility: Tourisme Hotel in the 7th for 70 Euros.

I think I'll rule out France Invaldides as it's the most expensive.

JeanneB

Have you tried Hotel de College de France (5th)?
http://www.hotel-collegedefrance.com/chambres-us.html

JoeTro

Yes ... that was another of my top choices. It's booked.

Du Midi is offering a room for 61 Euros. Any thoughts on this? Only a couple of reviews on Tripadvisor, both good.

Christina

There are probably several Hotel du Midi in Paris. Which one are you talking about? There is a 3* one right about at place Denfert Rocherau, and if you can get that for 61 euro, I'd take it. That is a good location with great transportation because of several metro lines and the RER right there, as well as buses, etc. And there are lots of cafes and places to eat around there. I knew that hotel was fairly cheap because it's not that wellknown and not in the very central tourist area, but I'm even surprised they have rooms during a peak hotel period for 61 euro. YOu are obviously very price sensitive and asking for a lot for that rate, during a period with few vacancies, so I'd take one I found acceptable (like that one). The Porte Doree wouldn't be bad, either, if you don't mind taking the metro.

JoeTro

It's this one:

http://www.leshoteliersdeparis.com/L...l-du-Midi.html

Thanks for the help, Christina. Maybe I'm overobsessing about small differences in price. Obviously, 54 is lower than 70, so it's a question of am I okay with Portee Doree or is it worth it to go to 61 or 70. My thought is I'll probably be taking the metro anyway from wherever I go except for the areas right around the hotel, so it's not like I'd be avoid a ton of metro expenses for a closer hotel ... I'd probably buy a carnet anyway.

I guess I'm surprised that late October is peak season, but obviously it's making it harder for me but planning on such short notice. Thank God there are lots of hotels in Paris!

WillTravel

111op is on his own trip right now, but he always recommends the Hotel Tiquetonne. Did you try that? It's at the low end of your range.

Travelnut

Joe, Tripadvisor doesn't have feedback for Hotel du Midi in the 12th; I think you saw the profile for the one by Denfert Rochereau in the 14th. (I put in &quot;Midi&quot; and there was only one choice).

&quot;Your&quot; Hotel du Midi (12th) is pretty well-situated, though, by Daumnesnil/Ledru-Rollin. Interesting flea market at Place Aligre, and near the elevated Promenade Plantee.

bardo1

Joe,

Call this place (no internet or email):

Hotel de Chevreuse
3 rue de Chevreuse
75006 PARIS
Phone: +33 1 43 20 93 16
Fax: +33 1 43 21 43 72
RER B station: Port-Royal
Metro: Vavin (2 short blocks)

Three stories, no elevator, no AC but they speak English and the (small) rooms are VERY clean with new furnishings and have en suite bathrooms. Price could be anywhere from 50 - 75 Euro, depending o how full they are and how you negotiate.

Great location close to Metro, RER, restaurants, cafes and the Luxembourg garden - definately worth a phone call.

Mara

I stayed at the Hotel Picard some years ago - it was not what I would call charming but it was clean and well located and had rooms with private facilites.
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75003picard.htm

The website shows a room with private facilities for 56 Euro.

Olegis

We stayed at the Maubeuge hotel back in 2003 - it's nice, clean and has very good location - 5 minutes walk from the Gare du Nord station, on a relatively quiet side street.

http://www.paris-hotel-maubeuge.com

JoeTro

Thanks for the tips. Is there a website for Tiquetone? I've thought of them but didn't find anything on-line.

Travelnut

You need to call Tiquetonne - no website and I don't know how they are with email (or you could fax).
http://www.eurocheapo.com/paris/hote...iquetonne.html
Phone: 01.42.36.94.58
Fax: 01.42.36.02.94

Here's another one:
Hotel de Rouen
42 rue Croix des Petits Champs - Paris 75001
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 61 38 21
Fax: +33 (0)1 42 61 38 21
Email: [email protected]
Double 46&euro;-52 ensuite / Single 36&euro; hallway facilities
http://www.hotelderouen.net/

JoeTro

Wow ... what a great rate for the 1st eme! I've just e-mailed. I'll check out their tripadvisor comments.