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Going to Paris in July. Flights booked, but wondering if the well travelled PH massive can give me any hotel recommendations ?
Key requirements are :
- near Metro
- decent area with restaurants/bars
- budget £60-£95 per night
- ideally 3 star
Previously stayed out at Hotel Armstrong which was quite good, but would rather somewhere new... Looking just now at La Manufacture & Hotel Du Prince Eugene.
Views & suggestions appreciated!
Key requirements are :
- near Metro
- decent area with restaurants/bars
- budget £60-£95 per night
- ideally 3 star
Previously stayed out at Hotel Armstrong which was quite good, but would rather somewhere new... Looking just now at La Manufacture & Hotel Du Prince Eugene.
Views & suggestions appreciated!
I stayed at the Golden Hotel in Paris recently, which was around £80 a night.
It's just over 10 minutes from Gare du Nord and within a couple of minutes of the nearest Metro (Cadet).
Very little in terms of facilities at the hotel and rooms were small (as is the case in most of Paris), however they were clean, decorated very nicely and the staff we came across were very helpful and pleasant. I would certainly consider staying again next time I'm in Paris. Breakfast seemed a bit over priced, though we just used to grab an espresso in a nearby cafe and get something from the bakery to eat in the mornings.
There are quite a few bars and restaurants nearby, though we didn't actually spend any evenings in the are around the hotel. For me, the area didn't seem the nicest nor closest to all the very lively areas of Paris, it was however far far cheaper then staying in the areas around the usual tourist haunts and the Metro is very efficient for getting around and open till quite late.
Btw, Gare du Nord area is pretty grotty, however the area around the hotel is pleasant enough. Having said all that, I didn't feel at all unsafe even at night in any area of central Paris, seemed quite safe compared to London.
It's just over 10 minutes from Gare du Nord and within a couple of minutes of the nearest Metro (Cadet).
Very little in terms of facilities at the hotel and rooms were small (as is the case in most of Paris), however they were clean, decorated very nicely and the staff we came across were very helpful and pleasant. I would certainly consider staying again next time I'm in Paris. Breakfast seemed a bit over priced, though we just used to grab an espresso in a nearby cafe and get something from the bakery to eat in the mornings.
There are quite a few bars and restaurants nearby, though we didn't actually spend any evenings in the are around the hotel. For me, the area didn't seem the nicest nor closest to all the very lively areas of Paris, it was however far far cheaper then staying in the areas around the usual tourist haunts and the Metro is very efficient for getting around and open till quite late.
Btw, Gare du Nord area is pretty grotty, however the area around the hotel is pleasant enough. Having said all that, I didn't feel at all unsafe even at night in any area of central Paris, seemed quite safe compared to London.
I've stayed here http://www.hoteldupantheon.com/en/. Really nice, in a good location & area. I see its just going through a revamp & will reopen in July.
Stayed at the Hotel Des Arts http://www.arts-hotel-paris.com/ up in Montmartre a couple of years ago. Very nice, but not sure what the prices are nowadays.
Thanks all so far. Hotel Des Arts is one I was looking at on TripAdvisor, it's within budget.
Also now looking at Hotel Vice Versa - has anyone stayed there? Looks like a total marmite hotel (love it or hate it).
Ibis Styles Lecourbe is also on the list now too, seems excellent value.
Also now looking at Hotel Vice Versa - has anyone stayed there? Looks like a total marmite hotel (love it or hate it).
Ibis Styles Lecourbe is also on the list now too, seems excellent value.
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