We are looking for a 3 star hotel in St. Germain for 4 people (one large suite or 2 connecting roms) for under $500/nt. Any recommendations? The following interest me: Hotel Danube, Hotel des 2 continents, Hotel des Marronniers, Hotel Ferrandi, Hotel Left Bank and Hotel Saint Paul. MERCI!

I have stayed in the Ferrandi - for 2 nights a couple of years ago. It was a last-minute reservation when I had to return early from another part of France due to a train strike. I would NOT stay there again! I have stayed in lots of 3-star hotels in various parts of France, and several in Paris - and was pleased with all- except for the Ferrandi. The room wasn't nice, drapes falling down, etc., and the women on front desk were quite unhelpful.

In St. Germain, I like the Clos de Medicis (near Luxembourg Gardens) and the Aviatic (a great little hotel in St. Germain, but close to Blvd. Montparnasse).

Anyway, forget the Ferrandi!

Thank you Sue. Will forget he Ferrandi.
The Aviatic looks quite far from the center of St. Germain?
The Clos is booked and if not, the rates are showing as $300/rm (I need 2) or $750 for a suite - bummer as it looks nice.
Any other suggestions?

I have stayed at Hotel des 2 continents and Hotel des Marronniers, both are very similiar and about 4 buildings apart. I really like this street and area, I think you would be happy with either one. The Marronneirs is set back off of the street, which is quieter, The Deux Continents has three buildings, I prefer the ones in the back, quieter. As far as I know neither hotel has any large suites, the room for three is pretty small, so I would take two rooms.

Susanna, both sound good. Looks like the Maronn. is better as they have two rooms next to each other. The 2 Cont. will only say they have 2 rooms on the same floor - not good with kids. I have had a very hard time finding rooms that connect!
Thx.

You don't say when you are in Paris. While I adore the Danube and have stayed there at least 20 times, I would not recommend it for hot summer months...no A/C. Also the "apts" are smallish. If they have connecting larger rooms, I've not seen them. Their larger rooms are lovely but as far as I know don't connect.

We've also stayed at des Marronniers, it to is very nice but again, I have no knowledge about connecting rooms. Is there a specific reason they need to connect?


Why don't you try for an apartment?

I'm switching to apts. as we usually stay at least 2 weeks at a time. I've just rented a beautiful apt., suitable for 4 people, in an area very close to rue JAcob for $189.00/night for 2 or $229.00/night for 4. Look up vacation in Paris..loads of good rentals.

We are going June 9 for 5 nts. I think A/C is a must just in case, don't you? I didn't realize Danube didn't have A/C - so glad you told me!!!!!
Just wanted connecting rooms if possible since i have kids for convenience sake, but i guess they really are old enough (13,15).
I looked for apts at first but was having a very difficult time finding one that was avlble - seems like everyone else will be in Paris when we are! I used vacationinparis.com and they only had one in 5eme that was avlble (#123) but it was closer to Luxembourg gardens and only had 1 bath for $285/nt. Which one are you renting?? Your location is much better - Rue Jacob!!

Look at the Hotel de l'Université:

http://www.hoteluniversite.com

It's been a number of years, but I'd stay there again and the price looks right.