Hi,
I am planning a trip to Paris in January and am looking for a hotel in the Latin Quarter or Saint Germain. I have stayed in the past at various two star hotels, but would like a star or two up. I have heard that the Hotel Rives de Notre Dame is charming and cozy. I have also contemplated the Relais Saint Jacques near Luxembourg Gardens. Since it is winter and a bit chilly, I think I would rather be closer to the heart of St. Germain and the Latin Quarter (Rives de Notre Dame), but I would appreciate any thoughts on the matter or any other suggestions for a cozy spot for winter!!

Thanks.

We actually had reservations there but decided to stay with the Madison. The Rives de Notre-Dame apparently has quite large rooms, done in Provençal style, and looks like a nice place to stay in the winter. But it's not really in the heart of St-Germaine, closer to Place St-Michel.

Thanks Underhill. Just out of curiosity, why did you choose the Madison instead? Where is that located?
Are you going in the winter? I have been to Paris on several occasions, usually staying at Hotel Quai de Voltaire, a two star hotel. The staff there are friendly, but the rooms are a bit shabby. I have also stayed on the Right Bank at the Sofitel by Place de la Concord, which is fairly nice. I much prefer the Left Bank, however. Does anyone else have any other recommendations for a 3 or 4 star on the Left? Again, I am looking for something "cozy" for winter. Thanks

A friend stayed at the Rives de Notre Dame and liked it very much, but as another poster pointed out, it's not in St-Germain but rather directly across from Notre Dame in the Latin Quarter.

My favorite hotel in St-Germain is Hotel de l'Abbaye near St-Sulpice. Very charming, fireplace and comfortable chairs and couches in the common rooms, cozy guest rooms. An excellent location on a quiet street close to restaurants, shopping, Blvd. St-Germain and the Jardin de Luxembourg.

In winter, I think it would be cozy to have a hotel with a wood-burning fireplace in the lobby. I having stayed at these but think they are okay, and I believe they all have one:

Clos Medici (St Germain near Lux gardens)
Cadran (near rue Cler)
Hotel Sully St-Germain (really in Latin Qtr on rue des Ecoles)
Hotel de Lutece on Ile St Louis
http://www.deuxiles-paris-hotel.com/
can see FP in righthand photo on there

From what you want, maybe Clos Medici would be a good idea or the Lutece. I know Aubusson Hotel also has a fireplace and would probably suit you, but that's more expensive.