V-Flyer

My wife and I are planning a three-day hop to Paris at the end of November and would like to know if anyone recommends a luxury hotel in the 3,4,5,6, or 14 Arrondissement. It does not have to be a Virgin point-earning opportunity. We usually prefer smaller hotels. Thanks in advance for any advice.

hi jm

my family and the inlaws stayed in the hotel du louvre, next to the louvre in april this year and we all loved it. not sure witch sector its in.

the best area's to stay in are the 1,2,4 Arrondissement as for hotels there roughley all the same for service unless you go for a five star but it all depends on how much you want to pay.

Cheers

Phil

Hi

Recently stayed 4 nights in the Sofitel Le Castille in Rue de Cambon which is in the 1st. The hotel has rooms up to duplex suites and the beds were out of this world. Hotel has a renowned Itailian restaurant, Il Cortile, although we didn't eat there. Breakfasts were fine but hot choice limited to omelettes or bacon & egg. Hotel has less than 50 rooms.

Had lunch in the Intercontinental on Rue de Rivoli (again in the 1st)and this looked impressive - however probably doesn't meet your small hotel criteria

In the immediate vicinity are Jardin de Tuilleries, Vendome, Madeleine, Place de La Concorde, Musay D'Orsay, The Louvre, L'Opera, the Champs Elysee and some very classy shops. It's about a ten-fifteen minute walk to the Arc De Triomphe. You can get on the Batobus (water bus on the Seine - 2 day pass for about Û18) at either the Champs Elysee, Louvre or Musee D'Orsay stops which also calls at the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Isle de La Cite amongst others.

Hope this helps

We stayed in Hotel California in the latin quarter - was a really nice hotel, although quite small - usual by Paris standards. Nice modern bathroom and TV in room. Easily within walking distance to everywhere and Metro only a couple of mins walk.

We booked through http://www.hotels.com


Rgds,
Peter