Yet another Paris hotel question
 

I apologize in advance for bringing up a tired topic. But...I need your help. I am going to Paris next week, and am booked for two nights at Libertel Bellechasse, and then moving to Hotel Millesime for four nights. (Couldn't get the Millesime for all six nights). HOwever, I can get HOtel Bersolys for all six nights. Should I just take the Bersolys so I don't have to waste time changing hotels? Would appreciate any advice you can offer.

I have no direct knowledge of any of these hotels, but here's my two cents anyway. I know Sally Fowler loves the Bersolys. That said, I think it's fun sometimes to move. At Bellechasse you will be close to the Orsay and will be able to experience the 7th a bit, and at Millesime you'll be in the big fat middle of the 6th. Kind of like two vacations in one.

Jackie, Take Sue's wonderful advice! Hotel Millesime is in a great area of the sixth arr. and is a gem of a hotel...

Thanks for your opinions. I like the idea of experiencing both arrondissements.

Jackie - I can recommend the Millesime whole heartedly. It is a great location, very nice staff, cute courtyard and internet access in the lobby. Also, on the corner is a great little cafe for breakfast - Pre Aux Clercs, or something like that. We were very happy with Hotel Millesime. Have a great time.

JackieO,<BR>I've stayed at the Libertel Bellechasse (2 years ago) for 5 nights and have also stayed on the terrific Rue Jacob, just below the Millesime. The less known Bellechasse, even though a member of the Libertel chain, has a lot of style, kind of neo French Empire, and you check in at an antique desk rather than at a counter, to the right is a large, attractive sitting area/lounge with comfy sofas-a very nice place to sit, sip cafe and relax, plus it's a stone's throw from the d'Orsay. Although the rooms are quite small, they do have room for a side chair plus writing desk, sat. TV on desk and minibar underneath, there's room service (which we never used), and the very modern baths are nicely appointed. It definitely has class and style-not at all a bare-budget property. The downstairs breakfast room is particularly pretty and airy. Ask for a yellow room. Because there are only 3-4 rms on each floor and all windows face the pretty interior patio, it's blissfully quiet. Then move to the Rue Jacob, my favorite address in the 6eme-quiet, fashionable, pretty, just a perfect location. We stayed there at the Danube (on a budget) but did admire the Millesime, and would stay there any time. If I were you, I would glady change hotels and enjoy the flavor of both really nice areas; that way you'll get to know more of 2 wonderful parts of the Left Bank.

Maribel, I've often thought of staying at the Danube. Would you share your impressions of the hotel, service, etc.?

carol,<BR>If you're still around...intended to answer but got busy. These are my impressions, copied from an earlier post.<BR><BR>We spent 4 very happy days at the Danube during Easter week in room #15 on the 4th floor on the street side-their "best" room, nicest/quietest floor with pretty, remodeled hallway. It's a very large twin for Parisian standards, 20x20. You can see it, 2nd picture on Danube page of http://digital.france.com (be sure to real ALL the reviews). The one with salmon wall paper, salmon floral bedspreads and headboards in matching fabric, 2 antique night tables, decent reading lights, an antique bureau, antique table in the middle of the rm with two side chairs that served as our dining table and marble bath with h. dryer, monogrammed grey towels, Roger & Gallet toiletries but hand-held shower in the tub with no shower curtain. CNN on TV. We appreciated the room's spaciousness and the care shown to us by all the staff. Francois, the night clerk kept us amused, Nicole, day clerk was quite nice, Severin responded to my rest. reserv. request with the speed and skill of a 4 star hotel concierge. Plus the handy imac with high speed Internet connection in the lobby to check email each day after 6 (but always busy) and one day laundry/dry cleaning service (in by 9, returned by 6). We paid 130 euros, including vat. Rate for '03 has gone up 5 euros. Just checked.<BR><BR>Our rm did have its couple of "quirks" that some might find annoying rather than endearing-the radiator produced so much heat (no individual thermostat control) that we had to sleep with the windows open, causing the wallpaper above it to peel (wanted to buy glue and fix it!) and the antique (well, some would just say "aging") bureau drawers were hard to open/close, and we had to climb uphill to reach the bed (it's a III Empire building with creaky floors), but we found the overall atmosphere to be comfortable and cozy, like a well worn shoe, like staying with family. I'd certainly return but hubby would like something less "antique-ish", although he appreciated the solid value for such a "huge" rm on an elegant street in such a truly spectacular street. He loved the location, and the other Rue Jacob hotel rooms, like the large "Millesime" rms at the Millesime, cost at 50-60 euros more.<BR>But we wouldn't chose the Danube during the summer, as it has no A/C and would always request #15. The rm next to us, with an old tiled bath, wasn't as attractive. <BR><BR>Hope that helps.