Where to stay
Hotels, hostels, apartments and the areas to book in.
What to Expect in Paris Hotel Rooms
One of the keys to avoiding disappointment when we travel is to manage our expectations properly.
What the Paris Hotel Star System Means (& Other Things to Know About Paris Hotels)
What the French Hotel Star Rating System Means Hotels in Paris - and elsewhere in France - are graded on a star-system, and that might make you think you know what to expect from each star level.
Planning a Vacation in Paris
Remember that episode from Sex and the City when Carrie finally arrived in Paris and was amazed by the views from her hotel room’s balcony? She always wanted to see Paris and she was there.
Paris Hotels Guide
That Paris is a city crowded with hotel options shouldn't surprise anyone. It's one of the most popular tourist cities on earth, after all.
Hotels around Gare du Nord Train Station
In many cities, the idea of getting a hotel near a major train station isn't an appealing one.
Saving Money on Paris Accommodation
Just before the holidays, I wrote an article about some of the deals on airline tickets to Paris for January .
Honeymoon Hotels in Paris
It's hard to argue with the notion that Paris is an ideal spot for a honeymoon or a romantic getaway.
Paris Hostel Guide: Find Just What You're Looking For
You might think that a city like Paris, being so popular with travelers of all stripes for centuries, would be an easy place to find a hostel.
Paris Hostels Near Gare de Lyon Train Station
Generally speaking, the areas around train stations in many cities aren't the prettiest or the best parts of town.
Paris Hostels Near Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Paris isn't just a place where people dream about living, it's also a popular place to go once you're dead.
Left Bank Hostels in Paris
In a previous post, I told you about the Paris hostels on the Right Bank - and while there are more hostels on the Right Bank, there are several hostels in Paris on the Left Bank , too.
Right Bank Hostels in Paris
As a visitor to Paris you'll cross the Seine River so many times you may not even realize what side you're standing on at any given moment.
Paris Hostels in Saint Germain des Pres
I've poked around looking at hostels in Paris enough now to realize that just because I type the words " hostels in Saint-Germain-des-Pres " into a search box doesn't mean I'm going to come up with…
Comparing Paris Hostels: What to Look For
When you're booking your Paris accommodation , you have a couple main categories from which to choose - hotels and hostels.
9 Romantic Hotels in Paris
Paris routinely tops lists of the world's most romantic cities, and it's easy to understand why.
The Best Party Hostels in Paris – A guide to the wildest beds in the city
So, you're planning a trip to Paris, and everyone you talk to is telling you all about the museums, the cafes, and the historic monuments.
Boutique and Chic Hotels in Paris
By Lionel Pailles Photographed by Sandrine Alouf The Little Book Room, NY Rarely do I regret having a place to call home in Paris, but now that I've perused Boutique and Chic Hotels in Paris , I have…
French Budget Chain Hotels
Even though you're traveling on a tight budget, it's nice to know you can expect a reasonable level of cleanliness and professionalism.
The Perfect Paris Hotel
You could book the best hotel in Paris and it still won't be perfect if you don't have the one key ingredient - a desk clerk or concierge who's watching out for you.
Add your Paris hostel or budget hotel to the Hostel Directory
If you own or operate Paris hostels , budget hotels or any other budget accommodation – or if you know someone who does – you (or they) should enter the information into the new worldwide Hostel…
Luxury Hotel Gets Face-Lift: Hotel Royal Monceau
Everything Must go at Hotel Royal Monceau! For you who won’t settle for a hotel room ashtray or free soap, Beatrice de Rochebouet reports in this weekend’s Le Figaro (June 14-15’08 ) that the entire…
Hotel Thefts in Paris. Who Pays?
Did you know that if your camera is stolen from your hotel room in France, the hotel management must reimburse you?
Outfox High Airfares to Paris
Imagine James Bond booking a package trip to Paris. Nothing sounds so unsexy as 'package travel', but looking at the current prices for round-trip airfare to Paris, finding a great package deal might…
Romantic Luxury Hotels: Essential ingredients
Okay I’ll admit it. Underneath this jaded exterior, there’s a hopeless romantic and every once in a while I find myself longing for echoing hotel lobbies, sofas you can sink into – and something…
Hostels in Paris: Update for Spring/Summer 2008
Courtyard at 3 Ducks Hostel Photo by Chris Card Fuller ©2008 First, let me be clear on one thing - I've never slept in a Paris hostel, but after the last week of visiting a few of the popular hostels…
Choosing a Hostel in a Safe Neighborhood
Often a concern for single travelers is choosing a neighborhood that's safe and convenient.
Hostel Near Gare du Nord: Peace and Love
It takes approximately 10 minutes to walk from the Peace & Love Hostel, 245 Rue Lafayette, Metro Jaures to Gare du Nord train station where the Eurostar pulls in from London.
Hotels Near the RER B
One of the least expensive ways to get from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport to the city center is by taking the Paris RER B line of the SNCF/RATP public transport. It costs 8.20 Euros.
Honeymoon Hotel Par Excellence: Hotel Raphael
Few of us can afford the mind-boggling hotel rates starting at $775 (490 Euros) for a basic room at the Hotel Raphael - and capping at just under $9,500 (6000 Euros) for the best suite.
Grand Hotels for Grand Train Stations
If you love taking trains, you may not always love the idea of searching for a hotel nowadays in the vicinity of train stations. In many cities 'train station hotels' have a negative connotation.
I promise to remain faithful - to my Paris Hotel
"But I prefer polygamy and polyandry." IHT, Jan 14'2008 Hmmm. That's an eye-catching quote, especially when attributed to Carla Bruni, who might soon be France's new First Lady (if she isnt'…
Hostel Booking Websites for Paris
Because Paris is a must-see city on so many European backpacking tours, it's no wonder that the city is simply teeming with hostels.
Rate the Paris hostels to help your fellow traveler
If you've ever booked a hostel or hotel room for your first visit to a city and then realized only after you got there that the place was not nearly as cool as their description led you to believe,…
Hanging out at the Ritz
Paris Girl at the Ritz - Long, long ago. Princess Diana spent her last night at the Ritz Hotel in Paris- and judging by the current rates, you had better be royalty or something close to royalty to…
Paris Hotel Reviews: Can you trust them?
www.hotel-paris-arcadie.com How trustworthy are internet hotel reviews? I'm just putting this question out there because I 'm constantly amazed at the variety of reviews one can find for the same…
Savvy Meridien-Montparnasse Hotel Manager is Talking Back: He wants to know what you think!
If you've been cruising the net lately, you're bound to have run into Oliver Servat, Hotel Manager for the Meridien Montparnasse Hotel, at 19 Rue Commandant Mouchotte, Paris 14eme.
Paris Hotels: Discreet Charm on the Left Bank
There are two kinds of luxury hotels in Paris , those that beat their chests and dominate the boulevard, and those that prefer to take a step back from the main avenues, and let you find them…
The 5-Star Myth
This may come as a surprise to you, but five-star hotels do not exist in Paris. The most famous hotels in Paris such as the Ritz and the Crillon are called 4-Star hotels 'de luxe'.
To book or not to book?
There are certain times of year when you might want to consider booking a hotel in advance, in Paris, especially in September/October when the fashion industry is in town or if there's a big show…
Unusual Hotels in Paris
You will definitely want to check out Anthony Grant's article on www.France24.com news.
Unusual Hotel in Paris
In a past entry , I mentioned the Hotel Saint Merry, 78 Rue de la Verriere in the 4th arrondissement. Today, I noticed that it's the only Paris hotel on the site: www.unusualhotelsoftheworld.com.
Happy in your Paris Hotel?
If you have a happy hotel story, please let me know? I've been browsing the internet on several sites like www.myhotelinparis.com and perusing old copies of Travel Smart Newsletter and then I start…
Another Paris Hotel
Driving to Paris from CDG? If you have wheels, you might want to consider looking for a hotel closer to the Periperique (the belt that circles Paris) rather than try to navigate your way toward the…
Choosing your Paris Hotel
Saturday at the AAUW luncheon, one of the women at our table gave high marks to the Hotel de Lys, 23 rue Serpent, close to both St. Germain des Pres and Notre Dame.
Notorious Notaires
'Notaires' or Notaries handle all real estate deals. Even if you work with a real estate agent, you must go through a notary to finalize the sale.
Buying a Paris Apartment
If you’ve fallen in love with Paris or some other region of France and would like to become a happy property owner, here are a few tips: Re: Apartments in Paris.
Apartment Worries - Buying (and owning) an Apartment in Paris Tips
Is Paris Burning or is it just my apartment building? You don’t need a riot or a terrorist to be worried.
Choosing your Paris Hotel - Location, Location - More Neighborhoods
© 2006 Chris Card Fuller All rights reserved. Viewed from the top of the Eiffel Tour , the Palais du Chaillot is a sample of 1930s architecture in Paris.
Choosing a Paris Hotel - Location, location!
What Neighborhood is right for you? (c) 2007 Chris Card Fuller - Montmartre may be touristy but for many it still captures the essence of Paris.
More on Hotels and Hostels
Finding hostels in Paris is not as easy as finding hostels in London and judging from what I've been reading from BNALL reviewers, finding a GOOD hostel is even more difficult.
Hotels in Montparnasse
Hotel Arcadie - You may not find Hotel Arcadie on most hotel booking websites, but if you're looking for a reasonably priced hotel in the Montparnasse area, here is what one of our friends had to say…
Parisians stay at Paris Hotels Too!
When Marinette and Bernard had the apartment repainted in Neuilly this Fall, they decided to stay at a hotel recommended as a 'hotel du charme' and take a mini-vacation at Le Jardin de Neuillly at 5…
More Hotels in the Montparnasse district
Villa Luxembourg - 121 Blvd. Montparnasse Metro: Vavin, 14eme- Last night we stopped off to visit friends who were staying at this hotel.
Paris Hotel Woes
Here's a rule of thumb when you book a hotel in Paris - if it's not a chain hotel. Let the hotel clerk know more or less when you expect to arrive - and if possible, try to arrive before 5 or 6 pm.
If you haven't booked your Paris hotel yet, do it soon!
Paris Hotels are filling up quickly for September. Next week the fashion crowd will be at Porte de Versailles and hotels on the Left Bank are already completely booked in some areas.
B&Bs in Paris
What would it be like to stay at a Parisian apartment as opposed to a hotel? B&Bs in major cities aren't as easy to track down as rural B&Bs and often their prices seem to me exorbitant than a some…
Paris Hotel Update
I've been checking out hotel reviews on the site Venere to see what other guests have said about some of the hotels I've mentioned earlier in Inexpensive Hotels in Paris Guide .
Luxury Hotel Package at the Regina
Hotel Regina is one of the 'grand dames' of Paris's more glamorous hotels. It's located at Place des Pyramides next to the gilded statue of Joan of Arc, within walking distance of the Louvre.
Paris Hotel Tips: The Elusive Room with a View
When we first started coming to Paris (after a few pricey splurges) we always would return to a hotel at Porte D'Orleans because repeat visits are the key to special treatment (a no-brainer) and…
Hotel Langlois: Where you'd send friends
A Paris hotel where you get a hug 'goodbye' as you leave? Is it possible? Yes it is.