Looking for help with a trip to Paris
Looking for help with a trip to Paris
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Grant76

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1,381 posts

234 months

Monday 26th January 2009
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I'm planning on taking the Mrs across to Paris for a few days towards the end of March

I've never been before so hoping for some tips on hotels etc

Not looking to spend a huge amount on the hotel, don't plan to be in it for to much of the time

Thanks very much

GavinPearson

5,715 posts

280 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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A quick look at the Campanile chain says that you can get a room for E44.50 a night. You'd take the Metro into Paris which would take about 30 minutes to reach the Eiffel Tower. Not too bad.

We went to Paris this summer, if you happen to be on the Champs Elysees stop in at L'Atelier - Renault's restaurant which happens to have excellent displays on the Ground floor.

buddhabelly

1,152 posts

239 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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http://gofrance.about.com/cs/parishotelreview/gr/j...
http://gofrance.about.com/od/paris/a/ilesaintlouis...

If its a short leisure trip this is where I would stay. Also check out the online newspapers, they have all done chic/hip hotels in Paris features that you should find by doing a search - there are some fun place in Le Marais if you book far enough ahead

Generally speaking hotels in Paris are ste; small for the price compared to many other cities and there are plenty that sell based on photos and dumb tourist. even if not staying at hotel lots you still want a place that dcent when you get back in the evening,

Grant76

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1,381 posts

234 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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buddhabelly said:
http://gofrance.about.com/cs/parishotelreview/gr/j...
http://gofrance.about.com/od/paris/a/ilesaintlouis...

If its a short leisure trip this is where I would stay. Also check out the online newspapers, they have all done chic/hip hotels in Paris features that you should find by doing a search - there are some fun place in Le Marais if you book far enough ahead

Generally speaking hotels in Paris are ste; small for the price compared to many other cities and there are plenty that sell based on photos and dumb tourist. even if not staying at hotel lots you still want a place that dcent when you get back in the evening,
Coulnd't agree more, was just trying to stay away from recomendations like the Ritz etc

Got what looks like a lovely wee hotel booked, Hotel Le Brea. Got it for e175 per night which sounds ok (recently refurbished & by the look of the web site, nice & modern)

Any one know of any good restuarants, think I have my touristy things to do sorted (Louvre, Gardens, Eiffel tower, river cruise?) Any help would be great

Thanks

Jasandjules

72,565 posts

258 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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The best help I can offer is "Don't go"..................

Grant76

Original Poster:

1,381 posts

234 months

Tuesday 27th January 2009
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Jasandjules said:
The best help I can offer is "Don't go"..................
Thanks