I was going to ask which thread for hotels on neither bank - i.e. on the islands - but I see someone has already listed the Houtel de Lutece here...

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We have stayed twice at Hotel Familia, 11 rue des Ecoles, in the 5th, and have been very pleased with the accommodations. It's a 2-star hotel but IMO it's closer to a 3-star in comfort. We think it's a terrific value at 104 Euro for a double with shower only, going up to 127 for a deluxe double with balcony. The hotel has a lift and A/C, and breakfast in a most attractive breakfast room is included in the price. The small-ish rooms have comfortable beds, a minibar, and a wardrobe that is actually big enough for our clothes! The reception personnel are English-speaking, friendly, and helpful. They will arrange transport to the airport through Yellow Van which was convenient and on-time when we used them. We were able to walk all over the 5th and 6th to see the tourist sites, and there are 2 metros near the hotel for trips farther away. There are two websites for the hotel: www.familiahotel.com has, I believe, the most accurate rates. You might also check www.hotel-paris-familia.com.

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We had a great stay at the Hotel Muguet in the 7th in June 2007. We had 2 rooms, one with a king bed and a daybed, and the other with 2 twins. Both rooms were on the 6th floor. The lift goes to the 5th, and then there is a small staircase to the 6th. There are only 3 rooms up there. The king room had a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower and the other room a great view of Invalides. Both rooms were quite spacious, and the bathrooms were quite nice.

The hotel breakfast was pretty basic with yogurt, coffee/juice, rolls. There is a computer in the lobby that you can use, although I do not remember if there is a fee or not.

The location is great as it is on a quiet street, yet the metro is just up the block and it is less than a 5 minute walk to the Rue Cler area as well as the Eiffel Tower.

Hotel Muguet
11, rue Chevert
75007 Paris
Tel: (33 1) 47 05 05 93
Fax: (33 1) 45 50 25 37

I've stayed in a twin bed room at the Hotel St. Jacques in the 5e about five years ago, a twin room at the Hotel Saint Thomas D'Aquin on the border of the 6th and 7th a couple of years ago, and a single room at the Grand Hotel des Balcons in the eastern 5th about a year ago. All are two star and I enjoyed all of them. Next time I'll return to the Hotel Saint Thomas D'Aquin (my favourite of the three) or rent an apartment in the Marais.

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I think I should add the following hotel to this list for those who have substantial budgets.

Hotel Lutetia
45, boulevard Raspail
Paris 75006
website: lutetia-paris.com

This is a luxury left-bank hotel in a great location in the 6th, bordering the 7th. It's right across from the best, in my opinion, department store in Paris, Bon Marche department store.

I haven't stayed here personally as it's out of what I want to spend for a hotel in Paris. But I suggested it, some years ago, to a travel specialist, at Amercian Express Platinum, who had never been to Paris and wanted some place special. He's the travel specialist I used to call to book me into 4-5 star hotels, around the world, which I had researched and selected prior to calling him.

I called him after he had returned and he said that his experience there could not have been better. He booked a split-level junior sweet for himself and his fiance. He said everything was perfect and they loved the hotel,service, and area. Happy Travels!

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