ekscrunchy

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.

Christina

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/

Christina

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.

shelemm

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.

Guenmai

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.

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bigtyke

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

millie2112

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.

Guenmai

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

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.

aliced

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

millie2112

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.

apersuader65

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).

coral22

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.

aliced

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.

coral22

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.

coral22

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!

aliced

You're probably right, thx, coral22

Guenmai

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.

Paris Hotels Left Bank Thread

Happy Travels!

Guenmai

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.

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coral22

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