Paris hotels - less touristy areas/not near the river
Jan 6th, 2015, 04:45 AM
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Paris hotels - less touristy areas/not near the river
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I may have another trip to Paris coming up. I have been there numerous times and no longer feel the need to be right on top of the more-touristed areas (as nice as it is to be able to walk to everything...)
I have only ever stayed in the 1-3-4-5-6-7. I am ready to move farther afield and save some money for the same quality of hotels I've been used to before. Examples of prior hotels: Hotel Mansart. Hotel des Grandes Hommes. Hotel des Marroniers on rue Jacob. Hotel de la Bretonnerie in the Marais. Etc.
For something of a similar quality, any ideas for hotels that may be in the 10-11-13-14-18 for instance? I realize 10 and 11 aren't really "afield" anymore with the popularity of the Canal St. Martin.
Thank you!
I may have another trip to Paris coming up. I have been there numerous times and no longer feel the need to be right on top of the more-touristed areas (as nice as it is to be able to walk to everything...)
I have only ever stayed in the 1-3-4-5-6-7. I am ready to move farther afield and save some money for the same quality of hotels I've been used to before. Examples of prior hotels: Hotel Mansart. Hotel des Grandes Hommes. Hotel des Marroniers on rue Jacob. Hotel de la Bretonnerie in the Marais. Etc.
For something of a similar quality, any ideas for hotels that may be in the 10-11-13-14-18 for instance? I realize 10 and 11 aren't really "afield" anymore with the popularity of the Canal St. Martin.
Thank you!
Jan 6th, 2015, 05:32 AM
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The Autueil neighborhood of the 16th still has a good village vibe and is a little off the radar, yet it's pretty easy by metro to get into the heart of things -- however, you didn't have the 16th on your list.
Jan 6th, 2015, 05:56 AM
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Hi FLYGIRL,
While I never stayed in the 16th, I did stroll around there when visiting the MAROTTAN MONET MUSEUM (highly recommended). I thought the toney neighborhood quite lovely. Noticed Proust's birthplace nearby.
While I never stayed in the 16th, I did stroll around there when visiting the MAROTTAN MONET MUSEUM (highly recommended). I thought the toney neighborhood quite lovely. Noticed Proust's birthplace nearby.
Jan 6th, 2015, 06:07 AM
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The 19th is really quite nice with the 2 huge parks -- Buttes Chaumont and Parc de la Villette, plus also the Cité de la Musique and -- opening this month -- the huge new Paris Philharmonic.
A lot of people really like the Hôtel Laumière at metro Laumière, but it has not been rebranded an Ibis Styles and the rates upped about 20€ per room (then again, Ibis Styles includes the buffet breakfast in the room rate).
http://www.ibis.com/fr/hotel-9586-ib...nt/index.shtml
A lot of people really like the Hôtel Laumière at metro Laumière, but it has not been rebranded an Ibis Styles and the rates upped about 20€ per room (then again, Ibis Styles includes the buffet breakfast in the room rate).
http://www.ibis.com/fr/hotel-9586-ib...nt/index.shtml
Jan 6th, 2015, 06:31 AM
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I like staying in Montparnasse, usually Hotel Aiglon or Hotel Raspail Montparnasse. I also really like the Hotel Langlois in the 9th which you didn't name for some reason, only the 10-11. Not sure why. It's very convenient being almost right next to a metro stop, and it's near more of a regular neighborhood in between rue St Lazare and bd de Clichy. I have stayed in the 11th very near place Bastille but that's a bit more hectic around there and I didn't like it that much and don't think it's a very attractive area, either (like rue de fbg St Antoine and around rue de Lappe, etc.
I do hang out in the 13th to some extent (cinema, restaurants, etc) because I stay on the Left Bank, but I've never stayed in a hotel in the 13th, just had places just across the border in the 5th near ave des Gobelins. Of course there are plenty of modern chains hotels around there (Ibis, Mercure, etc), but I'd suggest these as they are good locations and well-reviewed (but I haven't stayed in them, although they are ones I have considered when I get around to it)
http://www.hotel-la-manufacture.com/
http://www.vertgalant.com/
That last one has some rooms with kitchenettes.
I do hang out in the 13th to some extent (cinema, restaurants, etc) because I stay on the Left Bank, but I've never stayed in a hotel in the 13th, just had places just across the border in the 5th near ave des Gobelins. Of course there are plenty of modern chains hotels around there (Ibis, Mercure, etc), but I'd suggest these as they are good locations and well-reviewed (but I haven't stayed in them, although they are ones I have considered when I get around to it)
http://www.hotel-la-manufacture.com/
http://www.vertgalant.com/
That last one has some rooms with kitchenettes.
Jan 6th, 2015, 06:40 AM
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Thank you everyone
Let's ignore my arr. numbers, then. I shouldn't have narrowed it down so much. A nice hotel, like what I am used to, but in a less-touristed 'hood and therefore cheaper, would be grand.
The absolute farthest reaches wouldn't appeal as much, as I really do like to walk and would still be visiting museums, etc... but I'll check out anything that looks appealing.
How about the 15th? Anything there that appeals?
Let's ignore my arr. numbers, then. I shouldn't have narrowed it down so much. A nice hotel, like what I am used to, but in a less-touristed 'hood and therefore cheaper, would be grand.
The absolute farthest reaches wouldn't appeal as much, as I really do like to walk and would still be visiting museums, etc... but I'll check out anything that looks appealing.
How about the 15th? Anything there that appeals?
Jan 6th, 2015, 07:33 AM
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I think Auteuil is just plain hard to get to--and I've done it every trip to visit where my parents lived in the Villa Montmorency.
We stayed in the 14th last time near Pl. Republique. So well served by bus and Metro, and great stuff nearby. Can't remember the hotel name.
We stayed in the 14th last time near Pl. Republique. So well served by bus and Metro, and great stuff nearby. Can't remember the hotel name.
Jan 6th, 2015, 01:33 PM
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I think Gretchen must mean either the 10th or 11th if it were near pl Republique.
I like the 15th and have stayed there in an apt, but there aren't a lot of great hotels there, that's the problem. At least not in the nicer neighborhood areas. It's really more residential. The Nikko is a big modern one near the river, there are some over there for business, that isn't the area I like (I like around place Charles Michels and maybe Zola metro or even down to Convention). Of course it abuts Montparnasse Tower and there are hotels right near it but that's a different flavor. Also, the area around rue du Commerce would be okay. YOu can find some modern chain hotels around Cambronne, also, or the part that is near the Eiffel Tower.
That's the problem, the 15th is huge and very different in different parts, so depends which part you want. These are two of the few hotels I know of in the area I prefer in the 15th, that are not big chain hotels
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/en...st-charles.php
http://www.alizeparis.com/
I like that area, one of my favorite restaurants is near there (Bistro Champetre) and I like the cafe right on place Charles Michels for hanging out (the Linois). There is a Monoprix only about a block away that is very convenient, and a biweekly street market on rue St Charles (Tu & Fri), as well as lots of small food shops of various kinds (bakery, grocer, fromagerie, etc.). I had an apt right near there for a couple weeks one summer and liked it. It's worth considering.
I like the 15th and have stayed there in an apt, but there aren't a lot of great hotels there, that's the problem. At least not in the nicer neighborhood areas. It's really more residential. The Nikko is a big modern one near the river, there are some over there for business, that isn't the area I like (I like around place Charles Michels and maybe Zola metro or even down to Convention). Of course it abuts Montparnasse Tower and there are hotels right near it but that's a different flavor. Also, the area around rue du Commerce would be okay. YOu can find some modern chain hotels around Cambronne, also, or the part that is near the Eiffel Tower.
That's the problem, the 15th is huge and very different in different parts, so depends which part you want. These are two of the few hotels I know of in the area I prefer in the 15th, that are not big chain hotels
http://www.france-hotel-guide.com/en...st-charles.php
http://www.alizeparis.com/
I like that area, one of my favorite restaurants is near there (Bistro Champetre) and I like the cafe right on place Charles Michels for hanging out (the Linois). There is a Monoprix only about a block away that is very convenient, and a biweekly street market on rue St Charles (Tu & Fri), as well as lots of small food shops of various kinds (bakery, grocer, fromagerie, etc.). I had an apt right near there for a couple weeks one summer and liked it. It's worth considering.
Jan 9th, 2015, 02:40 PM
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One of my favorite hotels is the Hotel Aviatic St. Germain on Rue de Vaugiraud near Blvd Montparnasse. More in Montparnasse than St. Germain. I've stayed there about 5 times, keep gravitating back, as it's so convenient to several different Metros, buses, Air France Bus stop from CDG. Non-touristy area and plenty of restaurants. Not really cheap, but I got a terrific rate there last May for a two week stay, booking via their Facebook page. I loved my standard room, small but so beautifully decorated and set up. I'd like to stay in a different area next trip, but worried I'll miss the Aviatic.
