We are travelling to PAris for a romantic getaway from kids, work, etc. <BR>The travel agent has recommended 2 hotels that i have not been able to find on the web. <BR>Normandy Hotel in 1st arrondissment and Hotel California in the 7th. <BR>Has anyone any knowledge of these hotels? <BR>thank you in advance. <BR>diane <BR>

Hello Diane, <BR> <BR>No, I have not heard of the hotels you mentioned. Do a search of this web site and see the many choices/recommendations for Paris. <BR> <BR>I'll be staying at Grand Hotel des Balcons and Grand Hotel Leveque. <BR> <BR>Have a great time in Paris!

<BR>hello monica, <BR>thanks for the information. best wishes for a fun trip for you to Paris. <BR>Diane

Thanks Diane for your good wishes. You and your husband will have a great time too! <BR> <BR>Have you decided on a hotel?

<BR>Hi: Enter www.paris.com on the net and go to hotel secton. You see a map of all of the areas. Click on any one and a list of hotels in the area comes up. Click on anyone that interests you (it gives them in order of price) and you will most times see a picture of the hotel with a description and a place where you can check availability. It is truly a great site. We are going to Paris for the first time in the next few months and I found it the most helpful thing after reading Fodors list.

<BR>Dear Diane: <BR>Sorry that site is www.france.com. Have a great trip.

Diane: California hotel is in the 8th. <BR>district or arrondisement. There is a <BR>Vacation package includes 6 nights,hotel <BR>service & taxes. Round trip transfer <BR>between airport & hotel. Buffet bread <BR>fast daily. l998 may they have it in1999 <BR>ask you agent the price is $835.oo per person double occupancy located in the <BR>heart of Paris, just lOO yards from theChamp Elyses Look in the Forum <BR>Miniguides victor <BR> 835.oo

We stayed at a very nice, modern, clean and inexpensive hotel next to Gare De Lion (15 -20 minutes metro ride from the center). Its the one of the NOVOTEL chains. check their web site or 800 number. Amik.

Hello <BR> <BR>I read that Hôtel Duc de St.-Simon is fantastic. There is an article in TravelandLeisure.com about how it's one of the top hotels. Very chic.

www.paris.org and www.hotelboulevard.com <BR>also have comments from past guests for many hotels <BR>Also check elsewhere on this Fodor's website for hotel reviews and <BR>"rants and raves"

I have head of the Hotel California several times, but not the other one. There are two Hotel Californias, though neither is in the 7th that I know of -- one is more deluxe and in the 8th, another is in the LAtin Qtr and maybe a moderate 3-star. Both are considered good hotels within their categories from what I've heard, but I've not stayed at either myself.