JoeTro

Hmm ... trip advisor comments are kind of mixed and negative. I guess that's why prices are so low for such a great location. Thanks for that tip though; I'll see if they have a place.

crepes_a_go_go

I stayed here in May for 56€ for a single. Very nice, clean, extremely helpful staff who speak English. En suite bath, although tiny, it worked out fine.

No website, but they respond immediately to email or fax.

Hotel du Mont Blanc
28 Rue de la Huchette
75005 5e (Paris) - France
Tel: +33 0143544944
Fax: +33 0146341456
E-mail: [email protected]

JoeTro

Thanks ... looks like they do have a website, although they list 65 Euros.

http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75005montblanc.htm

I'll e-mail them to ask!

crepes_a_go_go

Oh my, yes I see the price has gone up. Perhaps you can get it a bit cheaper by contacting them directly. Sometimes that works for me.

JoeTro

Unfortunately they are booked. I have a few other options I've learned of today that I'll e-mail for feedback.

JoeTro

Here are a few more choices that have openings:

Hotel de la Loire**
39 bis rue du moulin vert
75014 Paris

52 EUROS PRIVATE WC/SHOWER

HOTEL DE ROUEN
42 RUE CROIX DES PETITS CHAMPS
75001 PARIS

46 EUROS with shower, shared WC.

COSMOS HOTEL
35 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud
75011 PARIS

43 EUROS with private shower/WC

Cosmos seems great for the price but there are no reviews. Any thoughts? I'm a bit worried about the Rouen as I've read several negative comments about cleanliness, although the price and location are great. I think with la Loire, I might be better off with the Porte Doree as both would require metro to get into the center and Doree is a known good entity from so many great reviews.

Thanks!

Christina

There was a thread on here not too long ago about a guy looking for a real cheap hotel for his son, and I think he ended up at the Cosmos and another place I suggested nearby. I believe he told us what his son thought of both places.

This is the thread
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34779198

YOu might also check out hotel Marys or the Mondia in that area, as well as the Cosmos and Nevers.

The Nevers is hard to get on its website, but I know it's in your price range (rooms start at 49 euro for a room with both WC and shower).
http://www.hotelsparisonline.com/hot...ers/tarifs.php

JoeTro

Thanks as always, Christina. The Cosmos seems great .... 7 very strong reviews on travel library (I didn't even know that site existed ... learn something new every day).

So can anyone tell me something about its location in the 11th? I'm not very familiar with that area. It seems to be a good spot for transportation with convenient connections on a number of lines, but is that part of town safe, especially at night? Too loud or crazy? Seems like it's pretty close to the 4th and obviously more closer to the center than Porte Doree in the 12th.

BTilke

Another option is the Hotel Ribera in the upscale Auteuil residential neighborhood in the 16th. Rates are right in your ball park. Basic but clean, nice staff, has a friendly cafe on-site. When we had an apartment in this area, my husband used to pop into the cafe from time to time.
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h75016ribera.htm

JoeTro

Is it too close to St. Denis? I've heard that's kind of shady.

BTilke

By the way, these recs may help you out a bit. I think they're slightly out of date, but still useful:
http://www.jack-travel.com/Paris/Par...get_Hotels.htm

The Ribera is one of the hotels recommended.

Christina

no, the Cosmos is in a good location near Oberkampf metro in the 11th. That's a great part of town for a young single guy. There are lots of places with a younger clientele around there (clubs, cafes, shops). I think you'd enjoy it more than being out near Porte Doree. It isn't even near rue St Denis, which is near Les Halles, or do you mean the suburb of St Denis? It's not even close to that, either, which is way on the top of Paris across another layer of arrondisements.

Christina

sorry, I realized you never said you were that young, just alone. Well, the Oberkampf area may not be as thrilling, but it's still a decent location and not very far from the Bastille area, or even the Marais.

JoeTro

Thanks. Yes, I'm young (23) but not that interested in the Paris nightlife in terms of clubs. I do like cafes, through ... the big concern is safety walking around the area, especially at night. I guess it seemed a little close to rue St. Denis, but maybe the map's scale just made it seem that way.

Christina

oh, the immediate area should be safe enough, with proper precautions (okay, it can be a little more questionable than some others, but it's not terrible). I've heard there can be some problems around the Republique metro late at night -- but I do like place Republique which has some good cafes around it and sometimes things going on in it. The Cosmos hotel isn't near rue St Denis at all (which I have walked down, but in broad day light -- it's just not a nice area very much). That is in the 2nd, and is probably about 1 km away at the top part. Actually, were you aware the Tiquetonne is only a block or so from rue St Denis?

I understand the not big on nightlife, but the area should be fine whatever you are looking for in that regard.

amandab

Hi, we are staying at the Hotel International (Republic area) in January - price 52 euros per night for a double room, including ensuite. Reviews seem to be quite good and most rooms have been redecorated. I found it on venere.com.

ita

I don't have the details which I am sure another poster can supply. There is a hotel in one of the hospitals that has sounded different. I recall that it is a good location.

DeborahAnn

Joe, If you haven't found a hotel yet. One I can recommend with some "reservation" is Le Home Latin. It's on rue Sommerard in the 5th. I love the location. The hotel is just ok, but it is pretty large and might have availability with a decent price. It's near Boul. St. Michel and Saint Germain with good metro service. A short walk to Notre Dame and many other sights. We stayed there in 2001. Deborah

DeborahAnn

Joe, sorry I just went online and Le Home Latin does not have availability. Good luck in your search. Deborah

Travelnut

ita - it's Hotel Dieu
http://www.hotel-hospitel.com/ang/accueil.htm
A single is 93€