My daughter and I just spent a week in Paris on very short notice. I didn't have too much time to research so this thread was a lifesaver.

We stayed at the Hotel Madison which was a fantastic choice. It turned out that the hotel was air-conditioned which was especially welcome because we were at the top of the hotel and there was a heat wave in Paris when we were there - temps in the 30's.

Our room was quite attractive, and we enjoyed turning on the "starry night" lights in the ceiling each evening. The hotel had free wi-fi which was handy for planning (since it was a last-minute trip we hadn't had a chance to research more than the basics before we arrived).

We loved staying in the 6th, and the hotel was very well situated for the Metro; there is a Metro stop right next door to the hotel and another a block behind it. Also, bus lines are right outside the door to the hotel.

hi noe - glad that you had such a good stay.

can you give us an idea of cost?

www.hotel-madison.com/e/access Go to the "blue" box to the right of the page and click on the "yellow" squares. Happy Travels!

thanks, guenmai.

sadly it's a bit outside the range that we usually like to pay, but looks like a good place to stay.

Bugsysiegel: Thanks for posting the above information. I didn't realize that the Clement had a sister hotel. I'll pass that on to friends as they stay regularly at the Clement. Happy Travels!

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I will second/third the rec for the Hotel Familia in the 5th on the rue des Ecoles, which has already been mentioned (along with sister property the Minerve next door). It really is a great bargain, and super popular with good reason.

This thread has been helpful for my next trip in May 2011. I've decided on the Hotel Le Clement in the 6th. If I don't like it, I am coming back to blame you Guenmai. (Kidding!) The 6th arr and "budget" really don't seem to go together. It came down to the Clement vs. the Bonaparte, but the Clement seems both cheaper and better reviewed on TA. I've booked a jr. suite that supposedly overlooks St. Sulpice, so it sounds good. :fingers crossed:

Cherylij: Have a great trip and you should be fine at the Clement. The location is great. Although I rent apartments now, friends still stay in hotels and I thus keep up on the hotel scene. Smiles. Happy Travels!

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For a year, I've been trying to get around to going through the entire hotel list above and organizing it into an easier read. So, today I spent the entire day finally doing it. I have only gotten the Left Bank thread done though. Maybe I'll start on the Right Bank one tomorrow. I have also looked up the websites.

The above hotels, that have been recommended, are in either the 5th,6th,or 7th. And there are a few on the islands. I'll list the island hotels both in the Left Bank summary and the Right Bank summary.

5th District Hotel Summary:

1) Hotel Grandes Ecoles www.hotel-grandes-ecoles.com

2) Hotel Parc St.Severin www.paris-hotel-parcsaintseverin.com

3) Hotel Le Notre Dame (name change to Hotel Maitre Albert)
www.hotel-charme-notredame.com

4) Timhotel Jardin des Plantes www.timhotel.com

5) Hotel Residence Monge (name change to Hotel Acte V) www.hotel-actev.com

6) Hotel Familia www.familiahotel.com www.hotel-paris-familia.com

7) Hotel St.Jacques www.paris-hotel-stjacques.com

8) Grand Hotel des Balcons www.paris-hotel-grandbalcons.com

9) Hotel les Degres de Notre Dame www.lesdegreshotel.monsite.wanadoo.fr

10) Hotel Minerva www.hotel-paris-minerva.com

11) Hotel du Pantheon
http://www.paris-paris.com/hotels/qu...eon/visite.php

12) Melia Colbert Boutique Hotel www.solmelia.com

13) Hotel St.Michel www.hotel-saint-michel-paris.com

14) Hotel Henri V Rive Gauche www.hotel-henri4-rive-gauche.com

15) Hotel de la Sorbonne (6,rue Victor Cousin) www.hotelsorbonne.com

16) Hotel les Jardins du Luxembourg www.les-jardins-du-luxembourg.com

17) Hotel des Charme www.hotel-charme-notredame.com


Now the Islands:

1) Hotel Lutece www.paris-hotel-lutece.com (75004)

2) Hotel Dieu/Hotel Hospital www.hotel-hospital.com/ang/accueil.htm (75004)

3) Hotel des Deux Iles www.deuxiles-paris-hotel.com


So, there's the list for the 5th and the Islands. I've double checked, but there might be some typos. The eyes aren't what they used to be.

Happy New Year 2011 to those of you who have hit the New Year. I haven't yet as it's L.A.
Now, let me start typing the hotels for the 6th and 7th. Happy Travels!

Happy Travels!

Here goes the 6th District Hotel Summary. My fingers will probably never be the same again after typing that long list. LOL!

6th District Hotel Summary:

1) Hotel Clement www.hotelclementparis.com

2) Hotel Madison www.hotel-madison.com

3) Hotel des Saint Peres www.paris-hotel-saints-peres.com

4) Hotel Le Regent www.regent-paris-hotel.com

5) Hotel du Danube www.hoteldanube.fr

6) Hotel Millesime www.millesimehotel.com

7) Hotel St.Beuve www.hotelsaintbeuveparis.com

8) Hotel Jean Bart (You'll need to google this one)

9) Hotel Lutetia www.lutetia-paris.com

10) Hotel Arthus www.arthushotel.com

11) Hotel de Fleurie www.hoteldefleurieparis.com

12) Best Western Premier Left Bank Saint Germain www.bestwestern.com

13) Hotel Marronniers www.paris-hotel-marronniers.com

14) Hotel du Lys www.hoteldulys.com

15) Hotel Bonaparte www.hotelbonaparte.fr

16) Hotel de Seine www.hotel-de-seine.com

17) Hotel Relais St.Germain www.hotel-paris-relais-saint-germain.com

18) Hotel Best Western Hotel Aramis Saint-Germain
http://www.paris-paris.com/hotel_ara...nt-germain.php

19) Hotel D'Aubusson www.hoteldaubusson.com/home-en.php

20) Hotel Relais Christine www.relais-christine.com

21) Hotel Aviatic St.Germain www.aviatic.fr

22) Hotel de L'Abbaye www.hotelabbayeparis.com

23) Hotel St.Andres des Arts http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/h7...dredesarts.htm

24) Hotel des Deux Continents www.continents-paris-hotel.com

25) Villa D'Estrees www.villadestrees.com

And that's the list for the 6th. Also Welcome Hotel and Hotel L'Univers were thrown in in a pinch situation. They can be googles if needed.

Now, to type the list for the 7th. Happy Travels!

7th District Hotel Summary:

1) Hotel Saint Thomas D'Aquin www.hotel-st.thomas-daquin.com

2) Hotel Bourbon Paris www.bourbon-paris-hotel.com

3) Hotel de Varenne www. varenne-hotel-paris.com

4) Hotel Muguet www.hotelparismuguet.com

5) K&K Hotel Cayre www.kkhotels.com/cayre

6) Hotel Beugency www.hotel-beugency.com

7) Hotel Le Relais Bosquet www.paris-paris.com/hotel_relais_bosquet.php

8) Hotel Palais Bourbon www.hotel-palais-bourbon.com

And there's the list for the hotels in the 7th. And I have 1 hour and 5 minutes leftover before the New Year hits L.A.! LOL! Happy New Year! Happy Travels!

Corrections on the 5th Hotel Summary

#10- Hotel Minerve (not Minerva) www.hotel-paris-minerve.com

#9-The website didn't work, but I just tried the following one and it worked.
www.lesdegreshotel.monsite-orange.fr

#13-The website didn't work, but I just tried the following one and it worked.
www.hotel-saintmichel.paris.com

#2- on the islands (Hotel Dieu/Hotel Hospitel The website should be
www.hotel-hospitel.com/ang/accueil.htm

Now, That should correct it. Hopefully. Now, let me check the ones in the 6th and 7th.

I'm watching the news and they just showed folks with champagne bottles at the Eiffel Tower and drinking and celebrating. I'm sure they're all passed out and asleep right now. LOL!

So, 36 more minutes until my countdown. Happy Travels!

Corrections on the 6th and 7th Hotel summary

6th Corrections:

#6- Hotel Sainte Beuve www.hotelsaintebeuveparis.com (notice the "e" on the "Sainte".

#10- Hotel Artus www.artushotel.com (there's no "h")


7th Corrections:

#1-Hotel Saint Thomas d'Aquin www.hotel-st-thomas-daquin.com

#6-Hotel Beaugency www.hotel-beaugency.com (there's an "a" in "Beaugency".

Well, this should do it. I'm now cross eyed, but can still read the clock. It's now 14 minutes until my New Year's countdown! Happy Travels!

I forgot to add that in the 7th, #2- Hotel Bourbon Paris and #8-Hotel Palais Bourbon are the same hotel.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! WE FINALLY GOT IT HERE IN L.A.!!!!!!!

HAPPY TRAVELS!

Guenmai, thanks for all your hard work on this. I hope you have a Happy New Year filled with travel!

Guenmai, wow! Sadly, we haven't been to Paris in a few years. Happily, when we do get back there we'll have a handy hotel reference guide thanks to you. And all the other contributors, too, of course. Thanks everyone.

I don't think Hotel Dauphine, rue dauphine is on your list. Am staying there in March, can give a review then. We chose it for location and required rooms--two adjoining or on same floor, one with cot as grandson will be with his parents.

You're welcome. Happy Travels!