Paris-Hotel Langlois or Charles Bernard?
 

We are a family of 2 adults/2 boys(11&12)with 2 days in Paris next summer on the way elsewhere. I have to decide: Langlois, suite with 3 beds, E180, no breakfast or Claude Bernard, quad w/ 3 beds, not sure about break. E209. Are there other things I shouls ask before I choose? Any suggestions? Merci!

If I were you, I'd ask them the room size, that's all. That could make a big difference. Both locations are convenient. What do you mean by three beds with four people. I assume you mean two twin beds and one double bed?

I stayed at the Langlois for several days last month and really liked the hotel and location, but I know Paris pretty well. I don't think the location will be any problem for you, it's right near a metro stop. The rooms seemed larger than average for many budget Paris hotels, at least mine sure was.

Claude Bernard is a nice location, I've come close to staying there a few times.

I would not look for a place with breakfast. In Paris you will be near many bakeries and cafes that it would be nicer, IMHO, to start your day out in the city instead of at the hotel. I remember being at one hotel where every morinig the garcon went next door to tthe local bakery to buy their supplies, and the priced it up...so, probably cheaper to eat out

Thanks
I am pretty sure the bedding is 3 single, 1 double in each hotel.
I don't plan on including breakfast, but it seemed relevant to the price comparison. Langlois doesn't seem as convenient to the basic sites, but has good metro access. And I like that it is in a more "Parisian" neighborhood as opposed to more touristy. Is that a concern for CB? I have been to Paris a few times, but the rest of the family hasn't so I want them to love it too!

We really enjoyed Hotel Langlois, and the rooms there are HUGE. Also nice was a good size (and empty, not a "mini bar") refrigerator.

You can go to the breakfast buffet and have only coffee or juice or coffee or whatever you like and be charged accordingly, rather than full price. Though, there is a very nice neighborhood cafe just down the street on the corner that's excellent for starting out every day.

I'm not clear on what you mean by 3 single, 1 double bed in each. Was that a typo and you meant 2 single? I think the breakfast is relevant for the price comparison, especially for four people. I don't eat breakfast much so cn't comment on that. When I do, I don't usually eat much nor at a hotel. 29 euro for four people for breakfast makes that pretty break even, though, as you could find enough to eat for 6 euro apiece elsewhere (not full breakfasts in a cafe, though, probably, but certainly picking something up at a bakery or take out place like Brioche Doree).

I think you are trying to get into too many subtleties about the neighborhoods that don't matter at all. The Claude Bernard is also in Paris, it's not like one of those hotels right in an area with nothing but tourists (there aren't really many of them, but a few right near St Michel RER stop might be like that).

THe Langlois isn't really very far out, so it depends what you consider a basic sight and convenience. The CB would be closer to Notre Dame and that area, of course, you could walk there.

Yes I know it sounds funny, but CB said 3 single, 1 double. Langlois is a suite with a Q and 2 extras. I am leaning toward the Langlois for the large rooms, but we are only staying 2 nights (unless I can get an extra day with a change in mileage seats) so I am going for convenience to and from the airport as well. Either way I know I will be happy. I just wondered if there were opinions out there that could pursuade me in one direction or another.
Michael Paris - I agree. Patisseries in Paris are part of the experience. But my boys are growing and they eat a lot more than pastries in the morning!

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Even if breakfast was included it won't be a lot of food.. a couple types of breads, juice, coffee or chocolate is customary..some might have cereal or small yoghurts. You could always stock up at the grocery store to augment continental breakfasts...

The location won't really matter in regards to the airport's distance. The Langlois is located in the 9th and the Claude Bernard in the 5th. Both districts are in central Paris.

The staff @ the Langlois is very accommodating to families allowing
prams to left in lobby & helping one
grandfather of a huge contingent who
needed to get crutches, etc.
Re breakfast for growing boys: There are 3 cereal choices along w/usual
pastry display + boil your own eggs
(now that was a new one to me on getting the right timing!), juices,
etc. so @ 9E p p you may want to opt for it plus free computer in breakfast
room available AFTER the breakfast hrs.

The Roissy Bus stop from CDG is nearby & I easily hoofed it from there.
Metro stop 1/2 block away & Good
sidewalk cafe across from Metro w/very
reasonable prices (10E for salad nicoise)
Hope this helps in your decision-making.

We loved the Langois. We had 3 people in a room (not a suite) and it was far big enough for us. So I'm sure a suite is even better. It's a romantic hotel. I felt like I was in an Audrey Hepburn movie.

There is a pastery shop almost next door so you can get breakfast easily.

No matter what district you're in you will be using the metro a lot, Especially if you only have 2 days in Paris, so it doesn't matter where you go. You can walk to a lot from there, also.

The staff was incredible wonderful to us. I couldn't ask for a better hotel.

Well, you have all been so helpful and the verdict is in for Langlois. My sister has also chosen it for her family of 5 a month before we go there. Thanks so much. As usual the Fodor gang comes through for me!