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Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Fri August 13, 2004 07:57 AM UTC
Hi Wen
We always stay at Residence Monge on rue Monge. It is near two metro stops and about a 15 min walk to the Seine. If you get a room at the back, the view is of the Arene de Lutece - very pretty and quiet! The rooms are about average in size for a Parisian hotel.
I can't find their website off hand but if you are interested, I can get the info as we are headed back there next week.
We have also stayed in the Hotel Saint Christophe:
http://parishotels-net.com/Hotel_Residence_Saint_Christophe_Paris.htm
It is a 3 star but I think the rooms are a little nicer and a bit bigger in the Monge.
Both of these hotels are located next to the Jardin des Plantes in the 5th.
Here is a recent forum enquiry you might be interested in (if you haven't already seen it):
http://www.virtualtourist.com/f/p/15346/
Jane
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Fri August 13, 2004 08:11 AM UTC
I would recommend NEUILLY PARK HOTEL.
It is at 23, rue Madeleine-Michelis
Metro : Sablons
Tel: 0146401115
Fax: 0146401478
I think it will satisfiy your objective.
It is 3 stars and located in a peaceful and safer environment.
Bonne chance!
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Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Fri August 13, 2004 10:18 AM UTC
1/ You say the choice of hotels is baffling : it is true for 3 main reasons :
- the hotels use to put in their name a world famous attraction to catch the customers but often they are far from it.
- some arrondissements (districts) are known to be centrally located but they are large on a "walking basis". For example, a hotel in the 5e arrondissement can be closer to the 13e arrt boundary than the Quartier Latin and you can be deceive to have to walk a long to reach the River Seine bank.
- some websites contain false information. For example : "15 min from Chatelet." That means the duration of the ride by RER (express metro) is 15 min but you can be lodged in the suburbs and the ride between your hotel and the place du Chatelet needs 1 hour. More, the metro linked with the subursbs is often unsafe by night.
I add a common false idea : the hotel prices are directly linked with the location and the central hotels are expensive.
It is partly wrong.
The prices are made according to the category and I know a lot of budget hotels centrally located.
2/ Your question :
I suggest :
- in St Germain des Pres, between Jardin du Luxembourg and Odeon : Grand hotel des Balcons
http://www.paris-hotel-grandbalcons.com/English/Reservation.htm
It matches your request. The area is quiet and safe. The metro Odeon is close.
- if you want a cheaper accomodation : Hotel St Andre des Arts 66 rue St Andre des Arts (6e arrt), near the Carrefour de Bucy (metro : St Germain des Pres) 331.43.26.96.16 - Fax : 331.43.29.73.34. Price : 70/80 euros
If your goal is to be fully centrally located, I suggest the hotels of rue Victoria (4e arrt) :
- Hotel Britannique (3***) : 180 euros
- Hotel Victoria Chatelet : 90/100 euros.
You cannot stay in a more central place in Paris (1 min walk from the place du Chatelet).
Have a pleasant stay
RAY
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Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Fri August 13, 2004 01:59 PM UTC
Thanks very much for all your replies. I will do more "homework" on this based on all your input..and book the hotel soon.
Take care all, and have a great weekend!
If there are any other suggestions, do keep them coming.
Wen
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Sat August 14, 2004 03:09 AM UTC
I've seen Hotel Bonaparte mentioned on another travel forum. It's right on rue Bonaparte closeby Pierre Herme's patissierie so that's a bonus! Right in the heart of St. Germain it is. I read they do have triple rooms. BUT there is no website nor email access-the owner does not want either.
It's a 3* but not luxurious, what they do call "well-worn" in areas. But lots of people love it for the location and the reasonable rates.
If you're interested here's the address & phone/fax information:
61 Rue Bonaparte
75006 - Paris, 6e
Tel: +33 1.43.26.97.37
Fax: +33 1.46.33.57.67
You can also try Hotel St. Thomas d'Aquin in the 7th district but actually on the border of St. Germain des Pres. Rooms are typically small but very very reasonable (129 euro with breakfast). Info. is below if you want:
3, rue du Pré-aux-Clercs
75007 PARIS
Tel. 33 (0) 1 42 61 01 22
Fax: 33 (0) 1 42 61 41 43
www.aquin-paris-hotel.com
Email : hotelsaintthomasdaquin@wanadoo.fr
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Sat August 14, 2004 04:38 PM UTC
Hello All,
Guess I am little late to book some of the hotels - some of the hotels recommended above are already fully booked for the dates I want - Oct 5 (check out) to 10 (check out).
By the way, does anyone know anything about this hotel? Any feedback? I have already seen the comments on Trip Advisor.
http://www.hoteltherese.com
Have a great weekend, all.
Wen
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Sat August 14, 2004 04:50 PM UTC
Hi,
I do know a little about Hotel Therese but it's not from personal experience however-it's from reading about the hotel. You can see the comments on www.tripadvisor.com and it's featured in Sandra Gustafson's book, Great Sleeps Paris, 10th edition. It's what you may consider a boutique hotel.
My favorite hotel, Le Verneuil, is the sister hotel of The Therese coincidentally. From what I understand the decor is understated but not stark. The owner, Mme. de Lattre, is very specific in what she wants her hotels to represent. The Verneuil, for example, was decorated personally by Mme. de Lattre and her decorator, Michele Halard. So I would definitely expect Hotel Therese to be of the same high standards as the Verneuil.
Location also is great as the Therese is in the 1st arrondissement which is closeby the Louvre and major department stores. Plus it's an easy walk to the Seine.
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Sat August 14, 2004 04:50 PM UTC
And oh yes, thanks Jane. Please help me get some info on Residence Monge. Have a good trip to Paris.
Wen
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Sat August 14, 2004 06:02 PM UTC
Hi,
We are staying next week at Hotel Residence Monge in the 5th. Here is their website: http://www.hotelmonge.com
Email is : HOTEL-MONGE@wanadoo.fr
Good luck with your arrangements.
Florine
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Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Wed August 18, 2004 02:15 PM UTC
Hello,
Why don't you choose a cosy apartment, this will cost you less than booking 2 rooms.
I rent a nice apartment if you are interested send me an email tio ursenb@club-internet.fr
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Re: Re: Hotels in Paris Posted: Wed August 18, 2004 04:21 PM UTC
Thanks for replies. I just got back from Hong Kong...did not have internet access earlier. Hotel Therese and its affiliate hotel Hotel Verneile are also fully booked! Will definitely check out the apartment option.
Later.
Wen
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