Hello again...the semi-surprise "5 Oh-No" birthday trip for my wife is on for mid-November. It's a semi-surprise because she knows when/where she's going, but that's about it...<BR><BR>Let me start with this caveat...I know nothing substantial of Paris, which is why I come to this forum on bended knee, looking for help.<BR><BR>Starting to work on hotels that would be the most convenient, safe, comfortable for mostly first time Paris visitors. It will be a group of 6-8 women, (double occupancy), not travel novices. <BR><BR>My travel agent suggested the left bank...but she knows only slightly more about Paris than I do. How valid is this advice?<BR><BR>Thanks for your help as I try to pull this off without incident...

My wife and I are leaving tomorrow for Germany & France. In Paris we are staying at the Hotel Pas de Calais (check on line) Seems nice but will report upon return on Fodor, if you like. Last time we stayed at Le Sainte Beauve (great) Also check on line. Both are in the 6th- nice area. Are you going with 6-8 women????<BR>andy

Dave, there's tons of info in the archives. Look at the top of your screen and type "Paris Hotels" into the search box. Highlight "France" in the subject search box and press "Find." Voila! More info than you can imagine. Repeat this process for anything you're researching, such as restaurants, sights, etc.

Dave<BR>In addition to your doing a search here, I have a long file on Paris.<BR>If you'd like to see it, email me

Dave:<BR>Do you have an idea what price-range hotel you're looking for?

My husband and I have stayed at the Hotel Muguet in the 7th (near the Eiffel Tower) twice, once this summer and last summer. It certainly is safe, comfortable, and clean, although the rooms are not huge. It is located within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and in a nice, upscale neighborhood with plenty of restaurants. It also is close to 2 different Metro stops. The only possible drawback is that there is not a lot of nightlife. The cost for one of their larger double rooms is about $90, depending on the exchange rate.

Dear Bob;<BR>Wow 50 years on the planet deserves a celebration...Not knowing your preferences or budget I will recommend these hotels in the left bank.I have tons of info. on Paris so if you want something fancier email me and I'll give you more suggestions.<BR>4 sars in the 6th:Hotel Buci;hotel d'Aubussonin ;Hotel Saint Gregoire.

Sorry Bob <BR>I was not finished;<BR>also 3 star in the 6th: hotel le Saint Beauve; and in the 7th le Tourville.I would suggest logging on to www.karenbrown and parisby.com you will find most of these hotels and lots more to view.I stayed at the hotel Buci on my last trip and was very pleased. Nice rooms not huge ;but a good size nice decor; friendly welcoming staff.I think it was around $230 for a double.<BR>Viva la France<BR>Sherri