well, EXCUUUUSE ME.

I thought you needed a triple because in one post you said you could find an apt for you and your parents in other places for that price, that's all. So I was thinking it was 3 of you.

I just checked and that availability seems to be gone now, at least for Fri-Sat or so, but they do have some beginning MOnday at least, if you push your dates back like you were thinking. I still think it is a very good choice as they have pretty good rates now. YOu might still want their triple as I thikn their doubles only have a double bed, not twins. Of course there are other places you can look. The Ibis hotels will have some locations at 100 euro with Wifi and AC if you only need a double, but not their prime locations.

W'eve stayed here. The rooms are tiny. The neighborhood is great, with cafes, a supermarket, a fabulous patissiere and I believe our room came with mini-fridge. Great rates for the great neighborhood. 3 or 4 metro stops within walking distance and La Motte Picque metro just a block away. Easy walk to Eiffel tower maybe 12 mins. Safe, clean, friendly.

The website brings up 3 hotels and the one I'm recommending is the first one, "Grenelle". If you choose this hotel,let me know if you need metro directions or anything.

http://www.saphirhotel.fr

I believe it is air conditioned but you may want to email and check that the A/C is working as Paris is going to be 95 this weekend.

And here is another hotel in the same general neighborhood, a couple of blocks further from the Eiffel Tower, have not stayed here but checked it out and it was clean and friendly, rooms a bit larger than the Saphir Grenelle........... (also the wife says I'm mistaken and the S G did not have air conditioning)

This is the Beaugrenelle St. Charles...not to be confused with the Hotel Beaugrenelle.............

http://www.beaugrenelleparis.com/rooms.html

She's a legend in her own mind. Christina, you did good AND covered everything, including the number. Whatever.

We go to Paris twice a year and I heartily dislike the 7th! Transport seems a long walk for me as I use buses almost exclsively/ Love the 4th 5 th and 6th< try Tiivago for comparable rates.

"I have been fortunate in finding apartments in Venice and Rome within that price range for my parents and myself" Sorry, but it's difficult to compare Paris with Venice and Rome, at least for some of us.

It's nice that Avalon2 things that the 7th is the pits, but for some of us it's the best, having everything we need, including some of the best restaurants, but this being Paris, nothing in Paris Ville is that far of a walk, and certainly not far on the metro.

Since budget is the issue, I'll have to pass. I've never stayed in Paris for less than €130/night, and that's during low season. It was also last November in the 7th at a nice 3-star property.

Budget is not the problem |Robert.. timing is. I almost never pay more then 120 a night in Paris,, and often less and I always get ac in summer, and I always stay central. I do however book months in advance. All the cheap good places go fast.

But there are thousands of hotels in Paris so OP will find something, but it may be not exactly what she wanted or may cost more.. that's what you get last minute.

I though Avalon ( OP) was a bit rude in last post ,, people have been doing their best but just not good enough for her I guess. Like we are paid employees.

Sorry did not mean Avalon,, meant Isabella. the OP.. just got names mixed up

I wasn't trying to be rude. I apologize if I came across that way. I have been feeling a little stressed and hot/ tired from the heat and overwhelming number of tourists in Rome. I was disappointed with myself because I didn't book something sooner. I do appreciate your help and I am keeping positive that things will work out as they always do.
Thank you.

Avalon, try staying in the 7th. As I mentioned in my post the particular area we like has FOUR bus lines and two metro--so your assessment of that part is off base. I don't care if you don't like it, but don't throw others off with erroneous info.

I just read over the comments as I missed a few.
Christina - I greatly appreciate your help. My message was meant sincerely when I clarified that I was looking for two people and not three. I was just clarifying that I was looking for 2 person accommodation rather than 3. My dad returned home Wed. so it's only my mom and I who are travelling at this time.

Sometimes the 'tone' In postings and emails can come off as sounding different than what was intended. I read one of the postings implying that my post was negative because I was looking to book accommodations this weekend. I understand that it's not the norm but under the circumstances, I am keeping positive and optimistic. I want to especially for my mom. I took that post to heart when I shouldn't have. I was feeling stressed, tired, and hot. I can't connect wifi to my iPad (I tried but doesn't have the capabilities. I have the first iPad). I also have an older model phone - Nokia that I purchased to use while in Europe. I didn't consider getting a phone with wifi capabilities. However, I do appreciate your input. For future reference, I will always look for something with wifi and air conditioning if it's during the summer.

Christina, I looked at the hotel link you posted (yesterday) but when I plugged in my dates, it was gone. I decided to stay an extra night in Rome. The owner of The Beehive called a friend and found a B&B for 74 Euros/night with breakfast, and air conditioning. I looked at reviews for The Beehive and they had a double bed, and location near Roam Termini but there was no air conditioning in this particular private room. Only a ceiling fan while searching other places, a little voice told me to call her back so I did. It turns out that she was waiting for my call and was happy that I called her because she spoke to a friend who had something! She also said that if the B&B didn't have wifi than I was more than welcome to use wifi at The Beehive. I was so happy that everything worked out.

I also want to mention that The Beehive 'cross pollinates' and has apartments and guesthouses around Europe including Paris, Barcelona, and Istanbul. I will see if there is anything available through them as well.

I do appreciate your help. I was a bit frustrated with Rome this time around. It hasn't been as enjoyable as it was when I was here 4 years ago. Plus, I didn't organize this part of the trip well and was beating myself up about that. However, I don't want to continue feeling bad about it. I just want to make the most of it and continue to receive your support and encouragement.

Thank you.

P.S. I went back to the link that Christina gave me and plugged in my dates July 27-31/13 and even though there is no availability they offer a link to their partner properties. From that list, is there any hotels that you would recommend?

We are at the B&B and have wifi and air conditioning. My mom is haapy. What a difference it makes!

I forgot to thank the other people who sent me links. I am looking at them now. Thanks.

Glad things are looking up for you. I have the first generation iPad and have trouble connecting sometimes too. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

I booked a flight with Vueling as it was the cheapestnI could find - 99 euros although it certainly adds up quickly with all the charges, and fees. We will be landing in Paris Orly. I know that this airport is about 8 miles from the city so I'm guessing it shouldn't take too long to get there compared to CDG, which I have read can be a nightmare. I was just wondering if most of the hotels that are recommended here are easier to get to front this airport whether by bus or shuttle like FCO to Termini Station in Rome? Thanks.

RER Train from Orly into Paris is about 10 Euros each and will probably require a metro connection, Taxi to hotels in the Eiffel/Grenelle area will run average 25-30 Euros and probably worth it. GoParis has a rundown of the options.

Here's a hotel getting great reviews, with availability, 99 Euros this Saturday then it goes down to 89Euros.

www.firsthotel.fr

Take a taxi.