Paris Hotels Left Bank Thread
Oct 20th, 2008 | 05:42 PM
#21
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We liked the Hotel du Danube in the 6th. We stayed March 2007 in a superior twin for about 185 euros/night and enjoyed it. tripadvisor review and photos here:
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Oct 20th, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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We have stayed at 2 lovely hotels in the 6th.
The Millesime is on rue Jacob - lots of shops, cafes and restaurants, etc and easy to walk to lots of sights. Very close to a Ladurée
We had a superior room. It was plenty big enough and the bathroom was quite large. There is a teeny lift and a nice stone-walled breakfast room. Breakfast was OK although the coffee wasn't that great IMO.
http://www.millesimehotel.com/
The other one was the St Beuve. It's further away from the Seine - very close to the Jardins du Luxembourg. Again, lots of good cafes, restaurants and shops in the area. Our room was small but beautifully furnished and decorated. Bathroom was lovely brown marble - toilet in a separate little room. No breakfast room. We had breakfast at the hotel a couple of times (it was very very good) and went to cafes the other mornings. You could eat in the gorgeous little lobby or in your room.
http://www.hotelsaintebeuveparis.com/index.html
I'd heartily recommend both... I liked the location of the Millesime a bit better but preferred the ambience and decor of the St Beuve.
The Millesime is on rue Jacob - lots of shops, cafes and restaurants, etc and easy to walk to lots of sights. Very close to a Ladurée
We had a superior room. It was plenty big enough and the bathroom was quite large. There is a teeny lift and a nice stone-walled breakfast room. Breakfast was OK although the coffee wasn't that great IMO.
http://www.millesimehotel.com/
The other one was the St Beuve. It's further away from the Seine - very close to the Jardins du Luxembourg. Again, lots of good cafes, restaurants and shops in the area. Our room was small but beautifully furnished and decorated. Bathroom was lovely brown marble - toilet in a separate little room. No breakfast room. We had breakfast at the hotel a couple of times (it was very very good) and went to cafes the other mornings. You could eat in the gorgeous little lobby or in your room.
http://www.hotelsaintebeuveparis.com/index.html
I'd heartily recommend both... I liked the location of the Millesime a bit better but preferred the ambience and decor of the St Beuve.
Oct 21st, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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Good point, Tuscanlife. The Odeon we stayed at and didn't find worthwhile was on 3 rue de l'Odeon.
It is hard when multiple hotels use the same main word in their name. We sent our friend to the Hotel de Notre Dame and she mistakenly booked at the Notre Dame Hotel. Couldn't figure out why we'd send her to a place where she got woken up all night by the Bateau Mouche lights shining in the windows and where the walls of the room could be touched with both hands if you stood in the middle between them.
It is hard when multiple hotels use the same main word in their name. We sent our friend to the Hotel de Notre Dame and she mistakenly booked at the Notre Dame Hotel. Couldn't figure out why we'd send her to a place where she got woken up all night by the Bateau Mouche lights shining in the windows and where the walls of the room could be touched with both hands if you stood in the middle between them.
Oct 21st, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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Great idea, Guenmai! Having just returned from France completely smitten, I was about to ask Fodorites for recommended hotels/apartments in Paris for our next trip, and now I see that threads have already been started. Although I have seen negative comments on TripAdvisor about the hotel we stayed at in Paris, our experience was very good:
http://www.hotel-palais-bourbon.com/index.html
We liked this hotel because: 1) the location was within easy walking distance to the Rodin Museum, the Seine, the Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Bon Marche, etc. and two Metro stops; 2) the area was very quiet and untouristy--it was easy to experience local life on the street and nearby; 3) the room was large (12' x 15') and bright, on the fourth floor overlooking the street/apartments and you could see the sky; 4) breakfast was included in the price and could be delivered to the room. The room that we had is the one pictured when you click on quadruple rooms with the green print curtains, though we booked and paid for a superior twin (150 euros). It had twin beds (made up as one) as well as a single, and there was plenty of room between the chairs by the window for a small table (found in the hallway) on which we took breakfast most days. The bathroom was not huge but in good condition and very well-lit. The breakfast room in the basement was cheery, bright and interesting. The only downside to the hotel was that the stairways were not brightly lit. Contrary to reports on TripAdvisor, the staff all turned out to be very helpful. (We believe that, due to cultural differences, the friendliness that North Americans expect immediately comes with time, and that it also helps to try your best to speak French.)
http://www.hotel-palais-bourbon.com/index.html
We liked this hotel because: 1) the location was within easy walking distance to the Rodin Museum, the Seine, the Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees, Bon Marche, etc. and two Metro stops; 2) the area was very quiet and untouristy--it was easy to experience local life on the street and nearby; 3) the room was large (12' x 15') and bright, on the fourth floor overlooking the street/apartments and you could see the sky; 4) breakfast was included in the price and could be delivered to the room. The room that we had is the one pictured when you click on quadruple rooms with the green print curtains, though we booked and paid for a superior twin (150 euros). It had twin beds (made up as one) as well as a single, and there was plenty of room between the chairs by the window for a small table (found in the hallway) on which we took breakfast most days. The bathroom was not huge but in good condition and very well-lit. The breakfast room in the basement was cheery, bright and interesting. The only downside to the hotel was that the stairways were not brightly lit. Contrary to reports on TripAdvisor, the staff all turned out to be very helpful. (We believe that, due to cultural differences, the friendliness that North Americans expect immediately comes with time, and that it also helps to try your best to speak French.)
Oct 21st, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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I hope this isn't considered too off topic: a question rather than a recommendation. I have my eye on Hotel Diana http://www.hotel-diana-paris.com/ near the Sorbonne for our next visit. Trip advisor ranks it 70th. The price is right for us. Can anyone offer a first-hand evaluation?
Oct 22nd, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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I'll "counter " Julie's comment on Hotel Le Notre Daem and give it a recommendation based on our stay there.
Location wise, perfect. Acroos the street from the RER (St Michel) to CDG, Metro right there,plenty of restaurants nearby, Notre Dame is 2 blocks away, I could throw a rock inot the Seine from the front door of the hotel. bouquinistes across the street,etc.
We rented the top floor triple. It was a queen on one floor, and then up a ladder to an alcove with a single bed there. Our window view: Notre Dame and the Seine. We could watch the sun rise over them every morning. We did not find noise to be a problem and there were no Bateaux headlights. We did not use any of the hotel facilities (breakfast,etc..)
As a note, we stayed at this hotel a few years back, so any recommendation is based on that time.
Another more down market choice I used was the Timhotel Jardin des Plantes. Nothing fancy at all, room and a washroom. My TV broke while I was there, which did not matter to me. Its pluses are a lower price, and location. It is across the street from Jardin des Plantes, one long block from the Seine, quieter, in university district, a couple of blocks from Arene de Lutece, rue Mouffetard is a walking distance away. Metro Jussieu is a couple of blocks way- it gives you access to Line 10 for Left Bank travel and line 7 for Right bank travel. What worked out well for me was that I had the Michelin Red guide to restaurants and was able to find several within walking distance of the hotel.
" Julie's comment on Hotel Le Notre Daem and give it a recommendation based on our stay there.Location wise, perfect. Acroos the street from the RER (St Michel) to CDG, Metro right there,plenty of restaurants nearby, Notre Dame is 2 blocks away, I could throw a rock inot the Seine from the front door of the hotel. bouquinistes across the street,etc.
We rented the top floor triple. It was a queen on one floor, and then up a ladder to an alcove with a single bed there. Our window view: Notre Dame and the Seine. We could watch the sun rise over them every morning. We did not find noise to be a problem and there were no Bateaux headlights. We did not use any of the hotel facilities (breakfast,etc..)
As a note, we stayed at this hotel a few years back, so any recommendation is based on that time.
Another more down market choice I used was the Timhotel Jardin des Plantes. Nothing fancy at all, room and a washroom. My TV broke while I was there, which did not matter to me. Its pluses are a lower price, and location. It is across the street from Jardin des Plantes, one long block from the Seine, quieter, in university district, a couple of blocks from Arene de Lutece, rue Mouffetard is a walking distance away. Metro Jussieu is a couple of blocks way- it gives you access to Line 10 for Left Bank travel and line 7 for Right bank travel. What worked out well for me was that I had the Michelin Red guide to restaurants and was able to find several within walking distance of the hotel.
Oct 22nd, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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We agree with some others, www.hotel-madison.com is our favorite in Paris on the left bank. We usually rent an apartment now, but if we were to stay in a hotel that would be it.
It's very convenient, beautifully decorated, and has a great breakfast included. The desk help has always been courteous and helpful.
It's very convenient, beautifully decorated, and has a great breakfast included. The desk help has always been courteous and helpful.
Oct 22nd, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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We, too, stayed at the Parc St. Severin and liked it very much. We did have a room facing the street, which meant it overlooked two restaurants where young people congregated and partied into the night. It was May and we needed the windows open, so it was fairly noisy. I would recommend the hotel, but ask for a room that does not front on rue de la Parcheminerie.
Nov 4th, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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We have stayed twice at Hotel de Lutece on Ile St. Louis, 2 weeks in Sep 06 and 1 week in Sep 08. The location is great. You can walk to the Marais, Latin Quarter, St. Germain, Louvre etc. It is perhaps not quite as convenient for the metro as some other locations because to go most places, you would need to transfer. The Ile itself is charming and chockful of restaurants.
We had an identical room on both visits, one on the 4th floor, one on the 5th. The room was small but well thought out for storage space. We faced the street both times but noise was minimal. The room was bright and light, had a mini-fridge, air-con, a lovely large marble bathroom with plenty of space for your stuff. The price in 08 was 189euro for a twin(2 beds pushed together). Housekeeping staff is especially efficient.
We had an identical room on both visits, one on the 4th floor, one on the 5th. The room was small but well thought out for storage space. We faced the street both times but noise was minimal. The room was bright and light, had a mini-fridge, air-con, a lovely large marble bathroom with plenty of space for your stuff. The price in 08 was 189euro for a twin(2 beds pushed together). Housekeeping staff is especially efficient.
Nov 4th, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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It should be noted that...
Hotel de Notre Dame has changed its name.
It is now HOTEL MAITRE ALBERT.
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I imagine Dominique tired of being confused with the other hotels of similar name. I've stayed several places in Paris, but I still think this hotel has the best location of all.
Hotel de Notre Dame has changed its name.
It is now HOTEL MAITRE ALBERT.
http://tinyurl.com/5oqecz">http://ti...url.com/5oqecz
I imagine Dominique tired of being confused with the other hotels of similar name. I've stayed several places in Paris, but I still think this hotel has the best location of all.
Nov 10th, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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I have two hotels in that area that I have stayed at over the years, the Hotel Jean Bart and the Hotel Residence Monge.
The Hotel Jean Bart is a 2 star with reasonable rates. About 5 years ago it was about 55 Euro a night with breakfast. The hotel needs a redecorating and a face lift, but was clean and a good value. At that time they only spoke French and you had to call for a reservation. Also no credit cards.
9, Rue Jean Bart
75006 Paris, France
+33 1 45 48 29 13
The other one, Hotel Residence Monge, looks to be under new management and has changed the name to Hotel Acte V and has gone from a 2 star to a 3 star. From the pictures on the web site it looks like they have redecorated and also raised the prices. Good location, 2 metro's within a block.
http://hotelmonge.com/
The Hotel Jean Bart is a 2 star with reasonable rates. About 5 years ago it was about 55 Euro a night with breakfast. The hotel needs a redecorating and a face lift, but was clean and a good value. At that time they only spoke French and you had to call for a reservation. Also no credit cards.
9, Rue Jean Bart
75006 Paris, France
+33 1 45 48 29 13
The other one, Hotel Residence Monge, looks to be under new management and has changed the name to Hotel Acte V and has gone from a 2 star to a 3 star. From the pictures on the web site it looks like they have redecorated and also raised the prices. Good location, 2 metro's within a block.
http://hotelmonge.com/
