Paris central comfortable hotel about $100
Apr 26th, 2005, 05:02 PM
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Paris central comfortable hotel about $100
I am going to be in Paris May 22, 23 and am having difficulty finding a hotel for 2 people for around $100. The places that many recommend on this site are booked. I have received messages from:Hotel Muguet, Hotel de l'avre, Hôtel des Grandes Ecoles, Calendal, HOTEL DU COLLEGE DE FRANCE, St Christopher, Hotel Cluny Sorbonne that they are full. Have heard from Hotel de la Porte Doree about a 64E room. Is this too far out? How long to get to a central location.
Is it worth it to stay at Hotel De Varenne for 120E or Hotel de Notre Dame or Hotel des Saints-Peres for 140E in terms of location, quality, comfort?
I would like to stay in the < 9 numbered arr. left or right bank but prefer Latin Quarter, St Germain, or Marais.
Is it worth it to stay at Hotel De Varenne for 120E or Hotel de Notre Dame or Hotel des Saints-Peres for 140E in terms of location, quality, comfort?
I would like to stay in the < 9 numbered arr. left or right bank but prefer Latin Quarter, St Germain, or Marais.
Apr 26th, 2005, 05:11 PM
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Is it worth it...?
No one can say, we all have our opinions about what is acceptable location, quality, and comfort vis a vis price constraints.
In January I stayed in a hotel in an excellent neighborhood in the 6th, the Grand Hotel des Balcons, we were paying approximately 110-120 euros for a twin room (don't recall exactly ,but it wasn't more than that, at that time)
This hotel is a 2-star, almost universally praised. We tried two different rooms, decided we hated the hotel. Just down the street was a 3-star that we liked very much, the Delavigne. Our twin room was pretty good size, it was the same price as the Balcons room we had. We saw some doubles at the Delavigne that were quite small (one bed, not much other space), BUT the Delavigne is pretty, almost elegant, in excellent condition, pleasant and helpful staff, and I'd stay there again anytime if budget requires it and it's not summer (there's no a/c). There is an elevator. But all this said, it will cost you more than $100.
Look into the Residence Monge and the Hotel du Lys in the 4th, I haven't stayed there but they get good reviews usually. You can also look for reviews at tripadvisor.com
No one can say, we all have our opinions about what is acceptable location, quality, and comfort vis a vis price constraints.
In January I stayed in a hotel in an excellent neighborhood in the 6th, the Grand Hotel des Balcons, we were paying approximately 110-120 euros for a twin room (don't recall exactly ,but it wasn't more than that, at that time)
This hotel is a 2-star, almost universally praised. We tried two different rooms, decided we hated the hotel. Just down the street was a 3-star that we liked very much, the Delavigne. Our twin room was pretty good size, it was the same price as the Balcons room we had. We saw some doubles at the Delavigne that were quite small (one bed, not much other space), BUT the Delavigne is pretty, almost elegant, in excellent condition, pleasant and helpful staff, and I'd stay there again anytime if budget requires it and it's not summer (there's no a/c). There is an elevator. But all this said, it will cost you more than $100.
Look into the Residence Monge and the Hotel du Lys in the 4th, I haven't stayed there but they get good reviews usually. You can also look for reviews at tripadvisor.com
Apr 26th, 2005, 05:25 PM
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Since $100 is only about 77 euros, you're setting your sights rather low with regard to location, quality, comfort! Especially attempting to book at this late date.
You may wish to consider using Priceline, but you would want to do some serious homework at biddingfortravel.com before getting started. Or, you could request bidding assistance therein.
You may wish to consider using Priceline, but you would want to do some serious homework at biddingfortravel.com before getting started. Or, you could request bidding assistance therein.
Apr 26th, 2005, 05:49 PM
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Hotel du Septieme Art in the Marais has rooms with shower for 75 euros. The rooms are small and nothing special, but the location is excellent.
Hotel Monge was 84 euros last time I stayed there (in 2002).
Also check out www.eurocheapo.com
Apr 26th, 2005, 05:55 PM
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Hi tg,
>Is it worth it to stay at ...for 120E or ...for 140E in terms of location, quality, comfort?<
We always stay at the Hotel Bonaparte, 61 Rue Bonaparte in the 6th. About 124E dbl w/bkfst
Hotel Bonaparte
Tel 33 1 43 26 97 37
FAX 33 1 46 33 57 67
For more info, enter "Hotel Bonaparte" in the "search this forum" box.
>Is it worth it to stay at ...for 120E or ...for 140E in terms of location, quality, comfort?<
We always stay at the Hotel Bonaparte, 61 Rue Bonaparte in the 6th. About 124E dbl w/bkfst
Hotel Bonaparte
Tel 33 1 43 26 97 37
FAX 33 1 46 33 57 67
For more info, enter "Hotel Bonaparte" in the "search this forum" box.
Apr 26th, 2005, 06:42 PM
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I wouldn't want to stay in the Hotel de la Porte Doree because of its location, but it might not bother you. There have been some posts on here from someone who stayed there, you could search for them.
It is late for only a couple weeks away, and you tried some of the most popular hotels mentioned in a lot of guides, mostly (never heard of Calendal, myself, though). There is a big gap between 77 euro and 140 euro, though, that's almost double. If you want to be more flexible, you might consider something in-between the two (Muguet is not 77 euro anyway, though, so it's hard to tell what your budget really is if that was a choice--I don't think the Grandes Ecoles is, either). I'm sure you can get a hotel for around 100-120 euro, and you are lucky in that you shouldn't require AC at that date.
You probably just have to try some more. I can't really recommend this place from personal experience, but I just booked it for July due to good reviews I've read and its location which is right near the Bastille Opera house -- just across the border from the Marais in the 12th. The Hotel Pavillon Bastille which does have last-minute rates of 115 euro for a double room on your dates, I checked (look under promotions). It's a 3* hotel.
www.paris-hotel-pavillonbastille.com
Why not give the Monge a try, good idea.
It is late for only a couple weeks away, and you tried some of the most popular hotels mentioned in a lot of guides, mostly (never heard of Calendal, myself, though). There is a big gap between 77 euro and 140 euro, though, that's almost double. If you want to be more flexible, you might consider something in-between the two (Muguet is not 77 euro anyway, though, so it's hard to tell what your budget really is if that was a choice--I don't think the Grandes Ecoles is, either). I'm sure you can get a hotel for around 100-120 euro, and you are lucky in that you shouldn't require AC at that date.
You probably just have to try some more. I can't really recommend this place from personal experience, but I just booked it for July due to good reviews I've read and its location which is right near the Bastille Opera house -- just across the border from the Marais in the 12th. The Hotel Pavillon Bastille which does have last-minute rates of 115 euro for a double room on your dates, I checked (look under promotions). It's a 3* hotel.
www.paris-hotel-pavillonbastille.com
Why not give the Monge a try, good idea.
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Apr 26th, 2005, 06:47 PM
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Hi:
A couple of weeks ago we were at the "Mercure Paris Cusset Opera", which is part of the Accor chain (its in the 2nd arr, at the corner of Richelieu/Haussman/Italiens/Montmatre, with the Richelieu-Drouot metro stop on the corner). We had 8 nights at 115eur/night and while not luxorious it was fine & the service was graet. As for location, its <1km from the Louvre down Richelieu, <1km from Gallarie Laffiette along Haussman, more resturants than you can imaging & good subway access.
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A couple of weeks ago we were at the "Mercure Paris Cusset Opera", which is part of the Accor chain (its in the 2nd arr, at the corner of Richelieu/Haussman/Italiens/Montmatre, with the Richelieu-Drouot metro stop on the corner). We had 8 nights at 115eur/night and while not luxorious it was fine & the service was graet. As for location, its <1km from the Louvre down Richelieu, <1km from Gallarie Laffiette along Haussman, more resturants than you can imaging & good subway access.
Z
Apr 26th, 2005, 06:56 PM
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There are lots of cheaper options at http://www.hrs.de so take a look for your dates. Lots of locations in the 14th would be more convenient than Porte Doree.
Apr 26th, 2005, 06:58 PM
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Also look for a deal on Comfort Hotel Bastille.
These sites are also often useful:
http://www.ratestogo.com
http://www.ryanairhotels.com
http://www.gtahotels.com
These sites are also often useful:
http://www.ratestogo.com
http://www.ryanairhotels.com
http://www.gtahotels.com
Apr 26th, 2005, 07:02 PM
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Try Hotel de Saint Germain: rates are 105-120E. Great location.
http://www.hotel-saint-germain.com/
http://www.hotel-saint-germain.com/
Apr 27th, 2005, 05:26 AM
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try the excelsior in the 5th. www.excelsiorlatin.com
Apr 27th, 2005, 05:49 AM
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Have a look at Hotel Rive Gauche, 2 star hotel in Saint Germain des Pres!!!!
http://www.hotelrivegauche.com
http://www.hotelrivegauche.com
Apr 27th, 2005, 07:27 AM
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Also, look at the Hotel Sunny in the 5th, on Port Royal Blvd. www.hotelsunny.com
Good write up in Conde Nast 'zine last June.
Good write up in Conde Nast 'zine last June.
Apr 27th, 2005, 08:27 AM
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Our double room on the street side in Hotel Monge earlier this month was 96E per night. If you email the hotel, they are very prompt with a reply. Our room had no shower, so we re-learned how to take baths.
