Travelnut

http://paris-eiffel-tower-news.com/d...aving-list.pdf

This pdf file was emailed to subscribers (free) of the http://paris-eiffel-tower-news.com website.

It lays to rest once and for all the question of decent/central rooms in Paris for the approximate price of 100€/double. Not all of them will pass 'muster' re: Tripadvisor comments, but many will. No, not many located in St Germain des Pres. (there are many other areas of Paris with decent neighborhoods and location, yes it's true ). I noticed quite a few hotels with reasonable prices for triples and quads as well. You have to open each hotel website to get that detail, but at least the list is all pulled together for you and organized 3 ways (alpha, price, location).

Kudos to the author for his efforts!

DixieChick

What a great little (40 page!) pamphlet! Thanks for sharing. I've got it printe for future reference.

isabel

Thanks so much for posting this, it should be very helpful to alot of people.

kenderina

Thank you very much !!! I'm trying to see if I can go to Paris on April (too low budget at this moment..) and this file is a treasure !!

kwren

Are there any absolute favorites on this list? I recognize Hotel St Jacques and Hotel des Balcons from many posts. We like 3* hotels, but the next trip may be travelling with friends who may be on a stricter budget than us. This would be a good way to research appropriate hotels.

hhildebrandt

Excellent information, well done.

Thank you very much

Travelnut

I will list a few of the hotels that 'seem' to be the best choices.
I base my opinion on internet research and general familiarity with some of Paris, and having experienced 2* hotels in the past. I would definitely compare my list to comments on Fodors and Tripadvisor, as those are made by people who have actually stayed at the hotels. Some of these have recently been added to Parisby.com, which I think is a good sign. Not very many have minibars/frigos, which I personally look for.
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Hotel Louvre Forum - 1st
http://www.paris-hotel-louvre-forum.com/
Can't get more central than this, and says it has A/C and minibars

Hotel Vieux Marais - 4th
http://www.paris-hotel-vieux-marais.com
Website says they have renovated; very good location behind Pompidou and BHV; has applied for 3* classification and prices are showing it

Hotel Andre Latin - 5th
http://www.andre-latin-paris-hotel.com/
Recently refurbished and in a good location.

Hotel du Bresil - 5th
http://www.bresil-paris-hotel.com/
Recently refurbished and in a good location. Triple 105E or less

Hotel de Senlis - 5th
http://www.paris-hotel-senlis.com
Recently refurbished and in a good location. Triple 107E or less

Hotel Cujas Pantheon - 5th
http://www.hotelcujaspantheon.com/
Rooms look 'refreshed' in the photos, located right by the Pantheon (area could be too busy) Triple 128E or less

Hotel Carofftel Gobelins - 5th (near 13th)
http://www.carofftel-paris-hotel.com/
could be a nice alternative for 'off beaten path'; Triple 115E or less

Hotel Chaplain Rive Gauche - 6th (near Montparnasse)
http://www.chaplain-paris-hotel.com/
I believe this one was recently refurbished (within a couple of years) and is a less expensive alternative for near St Germain
Triple 123E or less, Quad 133E or less

Hotel Royal Opera - 8th
http://www.paris-hotel-royalopera.com/
just behind Madeleine, good Rive Droit location, has minibars -
is breakfast 'included'? it isn't listed separately on the rates sheet

Hotel de Hollande - 9th
http://www.paris-hotel-hollande.com
furnishings look a bit more 'upscale' - photos reliable?
claims to have larger-than-average rooms
very busy location - rue Cadet @ Grands Blvds
Triple 130E / Quad 160E (or less)

Hotel Helvetia - 12th
http://www.helvetia-paris-hotel.com/
convenient for Gare Lyon and Bastille
Triple for 120E or less

Hotel Innova - 15th
http://www.innova-paris-hotel.com/
Triple 130E or less, Quad 155E or less

To avoid:
<u>Hotel des Arts</u> in Montmartre seems to be notorious for 'walking' customers, so no telling where you will end up

<u>Popular/ better-known hotels:</u>
Hotel de Suez
http://www.paris-hotel-desuez.com/
Hotel Saint Jacques
http://www.paris-hotel-stjacques.com/
Hotel le Clement
http://www.clement-moliere-paris-hotel.com/
Grand Hotel des Balcons
http://www.paris-hotel-grandbalcons.com/
Hotel France Albion
http://www.albion-paris-hotel.com/#IN

mcnyc

Thank you Travelnut! I'm attempting to surprise my mom with a trip to Paris sometime this winter, and this will be helpful to me!

All I need now is airfare for about $450, and I'm set!

DeborahAnn

Travelnut, Thanks for posting this website, I've saved both their hotel and restaurant list for Paris. Terrific Deborah

isabel

I was surprised to see Hotel St Jacques on the list as I thought it was a three star. I've stayed there and it's defiitly one of my favorite hotels in Paris.

Also, re the confusion sometimes about the Hotel des Arts in Montmartre (which is on the list, and which people often say should be avoided) and Hotel St Andre des Arts in the 6th (which is NOT on the list). St Andres des Arts is actually a one star hotel but should be considered by people looking at this list. I think it's a one star because of lack of elevator. As the article stated, the star rating is not for quality but for the presense or absence of certain things, like a lift. The St Andres des Arts is of the same quality as many of the hotels on the list.

ira

Thanks T,

I've added your post to the Paris Superthread.

Yorkyman

http://www.hotels-paris-france-hotel...r/under70.html

MAny MAny under 100

kerouac

Paris is one of the 3 cheapest cities in Europe for 1 &amp; 2-star hotels. It is in middle range for 3-star hotels. And it is the #1 most expensive city for 4-star hotels.

P67742

bookmarking

plafield

This is a great resource but I'm wondering where Hotel Jeanne d'Arc is. I understood it to be a 2 star for under 100E so I'm not sure why it isn't included in the list. Any opinions?

pjsparlor

ttt

Margo_Chester

Great resource - thanks for sharing it.

Plafield I'm not sure why it's not listed, but actually that's a good thing for us - maybe we can get it off the radar so it's easier for us to book - lol!

Christina

That is a nice list even though about a year old.

That isn't a list from the city, it's a private list made by someone, it appears. If you want an official list of 2* hotels, you should go to the Paris Tourist Info website.

Jeanne d'Arc probably isn't on there because in order to be included, it appears you have to have a website. I don't think they do. He may have started his list by getting 2* hotels from the Paris Tourist Office, and going to their websites as the links are posted on there if they have one. Jeanne d'Arc doesn't have one.

hhildebrandt

excellent information.

thank you, travelnut. well done.