Paris Hotel Help
 

hello all.

I have booked our trip to Europe this year... first time back since 2018. Flying from Melbourne Australia.
We will be in Paris 2nd October fo 6 nights...
I am so very stuck on finding a hotel in Paris, that will not break the bank.. my budget is 300-350 Euro's per night.
also, all the hotel rooms seem so tiny.

Hoping someone has any ideas on where we could stay that is not a shoe box. (and Yes, I know I can look at Booking.com, but I have done this 3 times and my eyes are going around in circles)

so many hotels... wondering if someone has a 'go to' hotel they always use.

thank you in advance.

If you are expecting to find a large hotel room for a reasonable rate, you are sure to be disappointed.

You might want to look at Novotel Suites which are quite roomy, but all of their places in Paris are along the outer ring (to keep rates reasonable). You can also take a look at the apart-hotel chains like Adagio and Citadines if you need more room.

We stayed here years ago and it was charming and very well priced.
https://en.hoteldesgrandesecoles.com

I like the location of this hotel in the 3rd and prices are good. It’s next to a charming little plaza and the street it’s on is quiet.
https://hoteljeannedarc.com/en/?&trk...waAl4PEALw_wcB

Racking my brain trying to remember a Parisian hotel I've stayed in with big rooms and not exorbitant. It's been ages, but Hotel du Danube's deluxe rooms are fairly spacious and it's reasonably priced.

Possibly not your style, but more recently I enjoyed staying at Hotel Jules et Jim. Great location, and they have a duplex that might suit you. Not sure about rates in October--my stay was in summertime. (I stayed in a Hi-Mac room that had the most amazing view of the rooftops of Paris, but would probably be too small for two people for six nights.)

Have stayed at other hotels I've loved, however most had small rooms! Or, as I like to think of them, cozy.

What is your preferred area of Paris - Right Bank, Left Bank, Marais, Monmartre? Being specific might help with suggestions.

Many years ago, many years ago, stayed a couple of times at Hotel Jeanne d'Arc in the Marais. It has since been sold and refurbished. I was in Paris in November and stopped by as it held such good memories for us.

I always use booking.com but 99% of the time stay in apts as I usually travel for a month at a time. In April I was in Paris for just 4 days so stayed in Paris France Hotel in the 3rd. Wonderful place, 3 metro stops, 6 lines, lots of bus lines and a block from Enfants Rouges market.

Looked into Jules and Jim when we were going to Paris last May. Ended up staying at Hotel National des Arts and Metiers but if we go back I’m going to check out your hotel.

Citadine Montmartre is what you want if you prioritize a large room. Available for your dates and budget. I have not stayed there.

The last time we stayed in Paris, it was at the Hotel Excelsior Latin. I was surprised at the size of the room (happily surprised) as we've stayed in some shoe boxes too, in Paris and in London. We had a tiny kitchenette, just enough equipment to heat soup from the supermarket if we were too tired to go back out for dinner. The bathroom was new and also not tiny. It's near the Luxembourg RER station.

We like the Citadines Bastille Marais. It's a 10 minute walk from the Place des Vosges, a 69 bus stop is just across the street and it's near a couple of Metro stations. The rooms are larger than most Paris hotel rooms, the bathrooms are nice and there are tiny kitchenettes.

I've stayed in the Jeanne d'Arc twice. The first time in the winter and loved the hotel and the location. The second stay was in April and happened to coincide with an unseasonal heat wave with temperatures in the 80s. The hotel is not air conditioned and even though they provided us with fans, it was really uncomfortable. We were in France last October during a hot spell and I would not have wanted to be in a hotel without a/c.

thank you all very much for your advice/suggestions. I am sure I will find the right place to stay.. but I honestly feel a bit overwhelmed with it.
Prior to Paris we will be in Vienna, Poland and London and they were easy to sort out.

macdogmom, I think you might like it. I chose to stay there for a solo visit of a few days when I had my dining card more or less filled out with restaurants nearby. I'll check out Hotel National des Arts and Metiers next time in Paris too. I like that area.

We hadn’t stayed at a hotel in the Marais for awhile but this trip in May is was just the two of us (we’ve had kids and their spouses in other years) and we didn’t need an apartment so much, so I found a few hipster hotel spots and the place we stayed was picked for their rooftop terrace. I’ve seen all the sights many times so I mainly go for food and wandering about and popping into stores and my fave places for that is 3rd and 11th. Not sure if we’re going back next May but we’ll definitely stay again in the 3rd.

We went in October 2023 and stayed in the Citadines Baastille du Marais. Small roo with table and little kitchen (+ dishwasher). Not luxeriious but very handy. Great location, nice, very reasonable restaurants, metro 5 minutes away, safe. Market in front thursday and sunday. Would go back.
Paid then, $300 CAD per night
Have fun.

Another fan of the Hotel du Danube. It is a charming hotel located in the heart of St Germain. The Superior (middle) class of rooms is the best combo of style, size, and price.

We liked the Hotel Atmospheres on rue des Ecoles in the Fifth. Many nearby restaurants and street markets, severl useful bus lines and convenient ( 2 blocks) to the Metro. Last visited 2019, but I think it will be in your price range.

Another "many years ago" person, but we stayed at Hotel Ceramic. It was a 5-minute walk to the Etoile metro. We metro'ed everywhere on that trip. Do check their updated info:

https://ceramic-paris-hotel.com/en/

Please let everyone know where you go and how it works out.

thank you very much everyone..

I have narrowed down to 2 hotels: Hotel Du Danube or Hotel Saint Christophe....
both are within my budget... although Hotel Du Danube is more expensive..

I know there is no perfect hotel. I will review again in another couple of months. If I book something cancellable, I can always change

[QUOTE=millie2112;17522604]hello all.

I have booked our trip to Europe this year... first time back since 2018. Flying from Melbourne Australia.
We will be in Paris 2nd October fo 6 nights...

A little confused. Does this mean in the Paris 2nd Arrondissement for a total of 6 nights, or 2nd of October for 6 nights?

The one below might work. I've seen most of the rooms in that hotel. How many square meters are you referring to as, "Big"?

https://www.hotelsaintpaulparis.com



Happy Travels!

I've stayed at the Hotel St. Paul and the rooms are not. "large" by any measure. The least expensive rooms are quite tiny and the upgrades are normal for a non-luxe in Paris but still, not large.

That's what I wondered, what size was unacceptable.
I hope you know what you are getting, but one does have to be realistic on price. After all, you are out all day anyway, mostly, although I understand not wanting a 10-12 m2 room. Which is why I hope you realize the size of the rooms of the hotels you finalized. I think the Danube is not large until you get to the deluxe category which may be more than you want to spend (I think close to 350-400 euro in October, but could be wrong), but that is a good size (20 m2). Their other rooms are 12-15 m2. I don't think the St CHristophe's rooms are that large, either, but that is a good location. They only have standard double rooms, not superior/deluxe where you get more space. Their std double is 15 m2, I think.

I think this is challenging for a few reasons: your budget isn't that high given October is one of the most expensive months in Paris hotels, and many hotels won't show prices this far ahead, either. You can get cheaper hotels farther out from the center, also, of course.

For example, I've stayed at this place a couple times and really like it, the location is super convenient, and its superior rooms that are 20-22 m2 are less than 300 euro per night in October.

https://www.hotelraspailmontparnasse...-or-twin-room/

That Hotel St Paul looks very nice and I like that they do give the room size, and they have a couple categories that I consider pretty big (20-25 m2 or more). Problem is those are much more expensive than the stated budget.

I just don't think one can expect a 4* hotel for that rate in October, probably.

FYI, the booking websites all give the square footage once you select the room for more details. If the OP finds something acceptable, the room should be reserved asap. You can cancel later, but finding the larger room size for six consecutive nights can be tricky.

If one contacts the hotel directly, there might be a chance of a reduction in price due to the number of nights the person is staying as they used to do such specials in the past. I don't know what they're doing now however.

Happy Travels!

We stayed at the Ibis Budget Paris la Villette 19eme. less than your price requirement, o.k. size room, close to 2 metro stations, grocery next door

Not after a much bigger room... I totally understand that I will be out all day. although some of the sizes ie... 10 m2 are very tiny.
I have booked Hotel Saint Christophe in the 5th... the room is not that big at 14m2, but it does include breakfast (which my husband wanted), and is cancellable and no payment until I arrive. Given that our trip is 9 months away anything can happen so I required a changeable booking.

thank you very much everyone for your input.. it was much appreciated.

You're welcome. It's good to know that your acceptable room size is 14 square meters.
Happy Travels!

Have a look at the Hotel Mansart, near the Ritz but nowhere near that hotel's prices. It's within easy walking distance of the métro and near any number of good restaurants and bakeries. That's our go-to hotel in Paris, and we've never been disappointed. Some rooms have balconies.

Christina, when can one expect for Paris hotels to quote rates for December 2024?

Hotel Mansart looks absolutely gorgeous.. would love to stay there, but it is approx $600 aud over budget. OUr Australian dollar is not as strong as the US $ or the euro. So it makes it all the more harder.
While I would love a bigger room size, others factors contribute to booking a hotel. I need the hotel to be cancellable and changeable. October is still ages away and anything can happen.
A lot of the hotels suggested add extra $$ for cancellable rooms.

You may want to look in to Victoria Palace Hotel near Montparnasse tower. They have fully refundable rooms (with breakfast) at your top end price point (350e).

We stayed last October in Hotel le Clement in the 6th. We had tried many times before and it was always sold out and now we know why.
Fantastic location, quiet street and very clean. It has some retail across the street, but no late night noise. It has A/C and a tiny elevator. There is a fantastic grocery store around the corner, great for snacks, fruit, wine and breakfast pastries for the room. There are no extras, I did miss having a coffee pot, and it has a typical tiny bathroom, but the price is unbeatable.

I checked the availability for Oct. 2 for 6 nights. Currently the Superior room, 15 square meters, is 1224 euros, the Junior Suite, 19 square meters, is 1338 euros.
We stayed in the Suite which is a very quirky room, I think originally it was a Superior and they attached it to what was originally a single room that must have shared a bath. So in it you get an extra closet, plenty of space to store luggage, and a single bed that we used as a couch. I highly recommend this. They have a very nice continental breakfast, including a hot boiled egg to your liking for 12 euros.

I have scrutinized this post thoroughly, as I am considering a Christmas week trip to Paris, in which DH and I will have double room (easy) and daughter & family (totalling 4) will need a quadruple room (not easy). I reviewed hotels in aforementioned posts, and so far, have tentatively reserved Hotel Elysees Ceramic in the 8th arr near Etoile Metro. They are amongst the few with quadruple rooms (for my foursome) and in an area with the biggest/best sights at Christmas. Although we have been to Paris six times, and prefer to stay in the 5th-6th arr always, I feel that at Christmas time, I want to be near the biggies, being Arc de T, ET, Galerie Lafayette, Bon Marche, Opera Garnier, especially for the two teens who have never yet been to Paris. From the 8th arr, it is alot easier to access Montmartre also. Not interested in 3d - 6th arr for this time of year, not consideringthe outer arrondissments either. Am I missing something?? Shall I do new post with this? To those of you who have travelled to Paris at Christmas, your advice much appreciated. Yes, the weather will be wet and cold but we live in NYC Metro area so are used to that. We can get to the Passages, Louvre, Orsay, Rodin, easily to keep warm.

I forgot to mention that for Hotel Clement, these are the cancellable prices, which I recommend getting. The little room also, has its own TV.
For others, this room would work for 3 adults, but be snug. It would be ideal for a couple with a child.

My husband also always wanted breakfast included. On a recent trip, our first hotel was very reasonable priced but did not include breakfast. They did offer a fantastic breakfast for a fair price. We were very happy with the lovely breakfast room and the experience. The next hotel offered a free breakfast that was gross and on the second day there, we went down the street to a cafe that was not that reasonable at all. Don't get caught up with "free", look at the bottom line.

aliced,
You should start your own thread. You have a different time frame and very different needs. You will get more attention with your specific information. Enjoy!

You're probably right, thx, coral22

I agree with the Hotel Le Clement. I've stayed there several times as have many friends and Fodorites to whom I've recommended it. I posted it in my Paris Left Bank hotel thread in 2008.

Back when the Hotel de Seine, my regular hotel from 1981-1990, was getting ready to go though renovation in around 1990, my Parisian hotel manager friend went out to find me a new regular hotel that she thought I would like since after the renovation, the room rate was really going to hike. She's managed many hotels in the 6th over the decades and is still in hotel management. So, one day, we walked around to different hotels and I saw various rooms. Her pick was the Hotel Le Clement. So, I tried it out and liked both it and the price. The rooms that I had were a decent size although there are also some tiny ones at the hotel. I don't know what the prices are now as I haven't looked them up. When I was last in Paris in summer 2019, I think it was, I stayed at Hotel Madison as it was a very spur of the moment trip to Paris from another part of Europe to do some specific shopping. So, last minute reservations weren't easy in mid-summer. But, I loved the Madison although expensive.

Below is the link to my Paris Left Bank hotel thread which continued for around a decade. I mention the Clement at the top of the thread. But, if you jump to the bottom of the thread and scroll up, there are organized lists of hotels. And at the top, the Right Bank hotel link is linked to the Left Bank thread. If you scroll to Dec 31, 2010, I organized all of the Left Bank Fodorite recommended hotels by district as I remember spending New Year's Eve doing it which was a big task. I think I did the same for the Right Bank hotels. And a Fodorite reposted my list with links on Jan 13, 2017 and below that list, there is also talk of the Clement by some Fodorites. Some hotels have probably changed their website link as I know that the Clement did years ago, but the hotel is still in existence.

https://www.fodors.com/community/eur...thread-447122/

Happy Travels!

Are those prices correct? I can't even imagine the Clement being that expensive now. I paid way less than that at Hotel Madison and during the summer.

Happy Travels!

Those prices are correct for 6 nights, we are talking 204 euros a night, pretty unbelievable in the 6th.