Which hotel would your choose?
 

I've returned quickly with another question about choice of hotels. As I mentioned before my wife and I are trying for a romantic second honeymoon sort of event in Paris. I've been given these hotels as options and wonder if anyone has had first hand experience with them. Again, I'm looking for sweet and romantic. I know it's Paris and that should be romantic enough, but I'm looking to make this an easy, comfortable, sweet occasion for us.<BR>Here were the suggested locations:<BR>Hotel Lancaster near the Champs-Elysees(this is the high end)<BR>The Terrace Hotel - I think up in Monmarte so I'm told there are great views of the city from up there.<BR>Lutetia Hotel - I know nothing about but it's located in the left bank.<BR>Pavilion de Reine - again I know nothing about this place. Also pricey.<BR>If anyone has had any experience with these places I would like your input.<BR>It would be great to also hear if anyone has a special out of the way romantic hotel that I'm not being told about. It doesn't need to be over prices as some of these seem to be.<BR>Thank you for any help you might offer.<BR>Paul

Pavillion de la Reine is a wonderful hotel, very well located at the Place des Vosges in the Marais. You walk out and are surrounded by excellent bistros, art galleries, a beautiful square, and the amazing boutiques of the Marais. The hotel offers lovely rooms, and outstanding service, although some of the rooms are a bit small, even by Parisian standards. I would definitely stay here if it's at all affordable. I don't think you'll regret it. Have a wonderful time!

Thanks for your suggestion. Small is not a bad thing, since we are looking for romantic.<BR>You say this is a nice area of Paris?<BR>I have read a bit of the Marias.<BR>Thank you.<BR>Paul

The Marais is probably my very favorite area of Paris, although the 6th comes close, too... If you prefer the 6th, for the same price roughly as the Pavillion de la Reine, you could stay at it's sister hotel, the Relais Christine, which is a former monastery, beautifully renovated ( but make sure you tell them it's your second honeymoon so that you'll land a larger room) in the heart of the 6th, and only minutes away from the Latin Quarter. You can't go wrong in either place. We've stayed at both and each visit was heavenly. Have a great time!

Paul le Pavillion de Reine is located in many people's favorite square in Paris-Place des Vosges. It's gorgeous. I had always wanted to stay there but have noticed a few posters have felt that the rooms did not warrant the price. Check it out in Rants &amp; Raves here. I think it's listed. Also try a text search. I believe the Lancaster has gotten very good reviews here. Do a text search as well as checking rants &amp; raves. The Lutetia has also been mentioned here. I don't think staying in Montmartre would be terribly convenient if you're planning on doing sightseeing. <BR>The most elegant hotel I've stayed in is the Raphael. It's old world elegant, medium size near the Arc de Triomphe. The rooms are spacious &amp; furnished with antiques. Bathrooms are good size.

I think these suggestions have helped to make my mind up on the special place to choose. Thanks to all once again. Please don't stop posting suggestions here. I will keep checking back when I'm able. You are all great to post the info.<BR>Paul

HI<BR>The Lutetia is a landmark hotel on the left bank. For one thing it's a beautiful old building, for the other it's really the only very large hotel on the left bank. It's a member of the Concorde chain, they have a website.<BR><BR>Some of my family stayed there a year or so ago. It worked out well for them at that time. Their rooms were nice, and all services provided of course. But I wouldn't put it at the top of my list for small and charming.<BR><BR>One very nice hotel that IS small and charming, and it also has all services, is the d'Aubusson in the 6th. <BR>If you do a search here on it, you will find mostly very positive comments (including mine). Ask for a superior room, they're said to be larger than standard. Our superior room was large and comfortable and pretty.