Yes, you should expect towels and basic (depending on how cheap they are, they can be very basic) toiletries. But if you don't like what's on offer, there are supermarkets in Paris.

See the "toilet paper" thread....

Just kidding, of course, a hotel will have tp, and towels and soap. But we always bring a little hotel-size bottle of shampoo just in case. One thing you should check with the hotel before you go (once you know what hotel it is) is whether they have hair dryers and irons (unless you never have the need for those at home, in which case, don't worry about it).

email me at dmlove51 at hotmail.com (my "public" email address) and I will send you a copy of my "permanent" packing list. I don't pack without it, whether I'm traveling for a weekend or a month.

mike - you can gnerally expect hotel rooms (and bathrooms) in Paris to be smaller than what you would find in the US, with not much room for storing luggage. Consider that when packing - the smaller the bag you can get away with, the better. While you need to be cognizant of airline weight restrictions for checked bags, you can get more into your bag by using big zip lock bags and squeezing out the air. They sell various sizes (from medium to gargantuan) at places like Home Depot. I find it better to use a couple medium ones rather than a large one. While traveling you can use one for soiled clothes.

Do bring a small backpack (emphasis on small - you will be lugging it around all day, in and out of crowded places)or something you can use as a day bag.
Towels and toiletries will be provided, so bring them only if you need a certain brand.

Something not mentioned yet - before you leave make a couple color copies of your passport (the pages with your picture) and keep one in your wallet, another in your room. You can often use this rather than the actual passport for ID (not at airport immigration, though) and in the unfortunate event you lose your passport it helps to have the copy.

I would also leave a copy of your passport at home, along with a copy front and back of any credit/debit card you are bringing.

Also, you should inform the credit card company and your bank that you are going, where you will be and when you will be back.

Great, that's a good idea to make copies of all the "important" documents.

And I guess the reason we're probably staying three people in a room is because of the size. And I usually have a problem with "packing light!" lol.

Anymore information would be helpful, too, everyone! Thanks!

Well, here's a tip, in case you'll have free time: check out www.whatsonwhen.com to find out what will be happening in Paris during your stay there. You might want to check it closer to the time you'll be arriving, too.