Recommendations
by
by
Jacqueline Harmon Butler and Lisa Alpine
| In America
only the successful writer is important, in France all writers
are important, in England no writer is important, and in Australia
you have to explain what a writer is. --Geoffrey Cottrell |
Key
*
under $75
** between $75 and $150
*** between $150 and $300
**** $300 and up
These are rough estimates. Please check with the hotel of your choice for actual room rates.
Jacqueline's Hotel Recommendations
Crystal
Hotel **
24 rue St. Benoit, 6e
Tel: 01.45.48.85.14 Fax: 01.45.49.16.45
Major Credit Cards
Metro: St. Germain
The rooms have recently been redone and are very cozy with French Windows
opening up onto the street. There is a great deal of nightlife on rue St.
Benoit, so it can be noisy, but it is ideally situated near the Blvd. St.
Germain with the Cafe Floré on the corner.
Hotel
de Fleurie ***
32-34 rue Grégorie-de-Tours 6e
Tel: 01.43.29.59.81 Fax: 01.43.29.68.44
Major Credit Cards
Metro: Mabillon or Odeon
A charming, quiet hotel. Built in the 18th century, it has been completely
restored and has 29 rooms. Smallish rooms are beautifully decorated and have
a TV, mini bar and are air-conditioned. Heated towel racks and hair dryers
in bathroom. This is a very popular hotel, so book early.
L’Hotel
Delavigne***
1 rue Casimir-Delavigne, 6e
Tel: 01.43.29.31.50 FAX: 01.43.29.78.56
All major credit cards
Metro: Odeon
http://www.hoteldelavigne.com
Quiet street, well-located right off the Blvd. St. Germain. I love this hotel.
People are very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Hotel
des Marronniers ***
21, rue Jacob, 6e
Tel: 01 40.46.83.56
No Credit Cards
Metro: St. Germain
There are 37 tiny rooms in this classified landmark hotel. It has been a
hotel since the reign of Henri IV and is lovely and quiet, set in a courtyard
with two chestnut trees (hence the name). There is a tranquil garden in the
back. Remember, they do not take any credit cards.
Pavillion
de la Reine ****
28 Place des Vosges, 3e
Tel: 01 42.77.96.40
Major credit cards
Metro: St. Paul/Bastille
http://www.hotels4travellers.com/france/paris/pavillon_de_la_reine_hotel.html
This hotel is right on the beautiful Place des Vosges, tucked behind large
wooden doors in the middle of a colorful garden. The rooms are decorated
with beautiful period furnishings such as baldaquin beds with sumptuous hanging
draperies, carved wooden tables and gilded mirrors.
LONGER
STAYS:
PSR - Paris Sejour Reservation – Short Term Apartment Rentals
645 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 638
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312-587-7707 Fax: 312-587-9887
e-mail: psrusa@aol.com
http://www.qconline.com/parisps
Lisa's Hotel Recommendations
Hotel
de Nesle**
2 rue de Nesle, 6e
Tel: 01.43.54.62.41 Fax: 01.43.54.31.88
All major credit cards
Metro: Odeon
http://www.hoteldenesle.com
A small artsy Left Bank back-street hotel filled with students and international
travelers. The rooms are all decorated with different themes. Check out their
website for details.
Hotel
Henri IV*
25 Ile de la Cité (south side), 4e
Tel: 01.43.54.44.53.
No credit cards
Metro: Pont-Neuf
Funky, charming and cheap in the Ile de La Cite near Notre Dame. Bathrooms
and showers down the hall, but the location, right on one of the prettiest
squares in Paris.Hotel Saint-Louis**
75 St-Louis-en-I’lle, 4e
Tel: 01.46.34.04.80 Fax: 01.46.34.02.13
http://www.hotel-saint-louis.com
Major credit cards
Metro: Pont-Marie
Charming hotel on l’Ile Saint-Louis between the Left Bank and the Marais.
Hotel
Des Deux-Iles***
(also owns the Hotel Lutèce – see following listing)
59 rue St-Louis-en-I’le, 4e
Tel: 01.43.26.13.35 Fax: 01.43.29.60.25
Major credit cards
Metro: Pont Marie
Rooms decorated with a Provençal theme with lots of fresh flowers.
Hotel
Lutèce***
65 rue St. Louis-en-I’lle, 4e
Tel: 01.43.26.23.52 Fax: 01.43.29.60.25
Major credit cards
Metro: Pont Marie
Ask for a room on the top floor overlooking the Seine and the Panthéon
in the distance.
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