Paris Hotel Tips by Tallchick80

This hotel is located a short distance (10 min walk) from Notre Dame, and the famous Latin Quarter. You can easily access Metro stations as well as RER trains. Cute Restaurants nearby, as well as shops, and the Pantheon. The staff were VERY nice, and went out of their way to help us. They upgraded my boyfriend and I to the Grand Suite for no extra charge because we are both tall. The hotel and rooms were decorated tastefully in a Medieval theme. There is a fitness room, and also a whirlpool, so you can have a nice soak after a long day of sightseeing.

We really liked it, and I would recommend it.

Unique Qualities: Nicely kept rooms, ambiance, great location, good price, helpful and friendly staff.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Address: 31 Rue Des Ecoles, 75005 Paris

The Hotel Apollo is in a great location for people who need to be near the trains (Airport, Eurostar) The front desk staff were VERY friendly and VERY helpful. I stayed with my brother in October 2005 for three nights and when we got to our room we saw that it consisted of ONE very small bed. I asked for a new room, and they gave me a room with TWO beds at no extra cost. The rooms are very small, and we had a tough time storing our luggage. It reminded me a lot of a youth hostel. We had a balcony that overlooked the train station, and while during the day this was great for the view, at night it was hell. I didn't get any sleep until I managed to find my ear plugs. We were subjected to shouting, screaming, sirens, music, and constant noise. It was misery making. I had a few uncomfortable moments there, especially when I saw some seedy looking people hanging out in the lobby (read: prostitute) and beggars by the front doors.

However, the maids always made the room up everyday and were good about cleaning up. And like I said, the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.

I wouldn't recommend this hotel for a honeymoon, or people who are used to luxury accomodations. I'd say this hotel is good for backpackers who don't want to stay in a hostel, and for younger people who can be a bit more tolerable with where they stay.

Unique Qualities: Across the street from Gare du Nord (access to Charles De Gaulle aeroport, and Eurostar trains) Direct access to the metropolitain train system.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Address: 11 rue de Dunkerque, , Paris, ?le-de-France 75010
Directions: Across the street from Gare du Nord