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gimmesome3k · Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Location: Sanbon

Hey folks! I'm headed out to Paris for Christmas and was wondering whether any of you have been there and where would be a decent location for a hotel? I'd like to be somewhat central (depending on cost of course!) but I'm not really sure which arrondissement is better or which "district"? If you have any recommendations, please let me know! Smile

THanks!

davai! · Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Location: Kuwait

Ooh! Ooh! Stay at the Hotel DeVille.

VERY central.

gimmesome3k · Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Location: Sanbon

very funny Razz

I cannot stay at the city hall Razz

however...that could be fun...camp out....scare the french folk....

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004

We stayed at a gorgeous boutique hotel that is just off Champs E'lysees! It wasn't too pricey (I think about 120 Euro a night) but it's definitely centrally located. It was within walking distance to Musee O'rsay, which was my husband's priority, since we didn't manage to go there the previous times we were in Paris. Let me see if I can dig up any info..

PigeonFart · Joined: 27 Apr 2006

The "SuiteHotel" in 'Porte de la Chapelle' (the top end of metro line number 12 i think).

They used to have a "grand weekend" package for 150 Euro for 3 nights!!! Thats only 50 Euro a night!!!! The room was amazing. One of the best hotel rooms ive ever stayed in. Check out their website.

http://www.suite-hotel.com/suitehotel/index.html

I actually shouldnt have told you this cos i wanted to keep this gem of a place available for myself.

magyar · Joined: 12 Nov 2007

I was in Paris in Nov. 2006. I don't know if you have been there before, so I'll mention some things I wish I had known.
The weather will be cold and damp. I wore my pea coat and a hat every day, and it rained three out of eight days, so be prepared for that.
Restaurants are very expensive. For three people, we usually spent $35 or so on breakfast, which was coffee or tea and pastries. And I think the euro has gotten stronger since we were there. If you're not into eating and spending that way, bring a hot pot and make your own tea or coffee and instant oatmeal in the hotel room. I wish I had. We did buy bottled water in a supermarket (still not cheap) so that saved a bit. Buying it "on the street" or in convenience stores can cost a lot.
In short, a little planning can make a huge difference in your pocketbook. Expect everything to cost a lot and, if you are concerned about your budget at all, plan to feed yourself cheaply for some meals. Crepes are available on the street and are one of the cheapest foods - 3 to 5 euros each.
Do me a favor and SKIP the "Paris Story" exhibit. The movie is unwatchable.

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004