Paris Hotel advice
 

How would this place be for our first visit to Paris?
I am trying to stay under $250/nt USD (preferably under $200) and still get an elevator, A/C, nice bathroom, good location ie close to public transportation and close to various places to eat.

It has good reviews on Tripadvisor.

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

Our trip will be in May, 2014 for 6 nts in Paris before going on to other places.

Thanks in advance for your input.

I guess it's fine if it fits our budget. I used to stay in the area when I was much younger. It gets decent reviews, but just don't expect too much for the money.

Nice location! But did you look at the building and the street on Google in street view? There is massive construction going on. Of course we don't know when the google truck photographed the street, it might be finished, but it's something to consider. Rooms are probably small, that's the norm in those older buildings, but it looks like they have high ceilings. I would ask about the road construction and, anyway, if they have a room that gives out towards the back.

Looks good to me!

<Of course we don't know when the google truck photographed the street, it might be finished, but it's something to consider. >

If it concerns you, it's always possible to look at the date stamp on the bottom of the image - that's usually the easiest way to find out when it was taken!

May 2012 - probably finished by now

Pretty good reviews on Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...de_France.html

Are you committed to an hotel? With six nights it is likely that you would find a cheaper option with more space and a self-catering ability in an apartment.

The advantage of an hotel is the service desk and that everything is done for you, but if that is not necessary for you, an apartment could be a better option.


Vacation in Paris (based in USA) is great to deal with - you'll get lots of recommendations for them on here.

http://www.vacationinparis.com/

try the allseasons bercy to give you all those things

Consider the Hotel Clement. It has all of the amenities you list, is very centrally located in the ^th Arrondisement and is likely within your desired budget.

I think I will need to increase my budget to get the kind of place I prefer. I don't want a "this is what you get for that amount of money" (which to me means 'cheap')kind of place.

I stayed here in 2011 and loved it. This is my kind of place.

http://www.estherea.nl/en/about-us.html

What do you think would be comparable in Paris?
And, yes, I know I have champagne taste on a beer budget. LOL

Champagne taste on a beer budget...what's the fuss about the hotel, I wonder? How much time do you actually spend in whatever hotel you pick? In a place like Paris? As long as the hot water is hot and the bed accommodates you - aren't you in and out again in a flash?

Some people do want much more from a hotel - to have room to relax - not just rush around.

The only problem is if you are't prepared to pay for it.

Based on the link to the hotel above (about which I know nothing more) I would be looking at a budget at lest double the $200.

A lot of cheap hotels are not comfortable, when I travel, I like to be comfortable within my budget. And no, it isn't just a matter of whether the bed "accommodates" you which is meaningless. And no, I'm not in and out of my hotel "in a flash", for heaven's sake, you are sleeping there and I imagine most people spend 10-12 hours a day in their hotel room, all told (probably around 10 at night, and maybe a couple more during the day or late afternoon. I don't know anyone who is gone from 7 am until midnight.

There is someone on Fodors who stayed in that hotel at least once and liked it, you could probably find some comments with a search, it was justineparis but she's the only one I remember, so tripadvisor reviews are as good as any. The location is fine, the website isn't worth much as it doesn't show very good photos of the rooms or hotel.

YOu don't really need AC in May much, but if you think you will or might, note that this hotel regulates its use, it isn't up to you to use it or not, it is possible it won't even be turned on in May, you should ask. Now what they say is reasonable (they won't turn it on if less than 19 C) but it is possible it isn't turned on at all in May, some hotels do that.


It's probably fine if you are used to that level of hotel, it has a good location.

Well, I emailed the Hotel Diana and they won't take reservations until 2 months before arrival, same w/several others I've emailed. In the meantime, I will keep researching.
Please keep the recommendations coming. Thanks

OMG. I stayed at this hotel in 1976 as a recent college grad on a very small budget! LOL!

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Jump to the bottom of the thread and then scroll up to Dec 31,2010. In that section, I have categorized the recommended hotels, by district, and have provided websites.

Happy Travels!