Paris Hotel Recommendations?

[Mudd]

We're going to Brussels in April and want to stay in Paris our first night in Europe. I think we'll be taking the Eurorail to Brussels from Paris. There are a few Eurorail stations in Paris, so we have some fleixibilty in areas to stay in (but definitely not too far from the center of town). Does anyone have any recommendations? I stayed at Hotel La Bourdonnais 20 years ago - near the Eiffel tower and not out of the question, but would love to hear other not-too-expensive ideas. We can't afford George V... 

Thanks in advance!

[Allyson]

The past times that I've either being leading a group (we stay at Novotel Eiffel Tower because it can accommodate large groups) or staying with friends.

My aunt loves Hotel Leveque on Rue Cler.  Not a lot of frills, but is your typical French hotel and is on a great pedestrian street.

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/france/ruecler0208.htm.

[Mudd]

The past times that I've either being leading a group (we stay at Novotel Eiffel Tower because it can accommodate large groups) or staying with friends.

My aunt loves Hotel Leveque on Rue Cler.  Not a lot of frills, but is your typical French hotel and is on a great pedestrian street.

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/destinations/france/ruecler0208.htm.

Hmmm... had a problem with that link. Looks like a great location though! Will google it. Thanks Allyson! I knew you'd have some good ideas!

[Allyson]

That's strange.  I clicked through google to get to the Rick Steve's link.

Here's the hotel she likes--

http://www.hotel-leveque.com/en

[Mudd]

That's strange.  I clicked through google to get to the Rick Steve's link.

Here's the hotel she likes--

http://www.hotel-leveque.com/en

Great neighborhood! This is right near the place I stayed in the 7th!

[Dante]

Just got back from Paris last week!  We always stay at Hotel Beaubourg, right next to the Centre Pompidou off Rambuteau (in the 4th).  It's about 100 euros a night and very nice.  Short walk to Notre Dame, the Seine, and the Maurais section. http://www.hotelbeaubourg.com/

[Mudd]

Just got back from Paris last week!  We always stay at Hotel Beaubourg, right next to the Centre Pompidou off Rambuteau (in the 4th).  It's about 100 euros a night and very nice.  Short walk to Notre Dame, the Seine, and the Maurais section. http://www.hotelbeaubourg.com/

That might be a winner... we're thinking of staying closer to the North train station since we plan to leave in the morning... Thanks!

[barbecuesteve]

Yeah, but with the Metro, it's not hard to find your way to Gare du Nord.

We stayed at the Hotel Muguet. Inexpensive (~60EUR if I recall correctly) and in a decent location, on the Eiffel side of the Musee des Invalides. Pleasant walk to the Musee d'Orsai.

[Mudd]

Yeah, but with the Metro, it's not hard to find your way to Gare du Nord.

We stayed at the Hotel Muguet. Inexpensive (~60EUR if I recall correctly) and in a decent location, on the Eiffel side of the Musee des Invalides. Pleasant walk to the Musee d'Orsai.

That's near where I stayed before... on Bordonnais...thought we'd try a different part of town, but it is really nice over there... I wish we had more than one night (and we might, depends on Charley's daughter's work schedule...) I'll check it out!

[mellamur]

This may be a little pricey but it's lovely and close to the Bastille/Places des Vosges.
http://www.hotel-paris-marais.com/

[irises62]

Does anyone know about the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero?  I may spend some time there this fall.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/parsp-renaissance-paris-le-parc-trocadero-hotel/

[Mudd]

This may be a little pricey but it's lovely and close to the Bastille/Places des Vosges.
http://www.hotel-paris-marais.com/

Ooh, and close to good shopping! Hmmmm... looks perfect!

[Mudd]

Does anyone know about the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero?  I may spend some time there this fall.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/parsp-renaissance-paris-le-parc-trocadero-hotel/

That looks nice too, but a little too pricey... great location though!

[mellamur]

This may be a little pricey but it's lovely and close to the Bastille/Places des Vosges.
http://www.hotel-paris-marais.com/

Ooh, and close to good shopping! Hmmmm... looks perfect!

It's a super fabulous area for shopping. Tons of those adorable shops that sell 3 shirts, 2 pairs of pants and a scarf in 3 different colors! Mr. Mellamur lived about 3 blocks from this hotel so I can tell you that the area around it is quite lively. At least you'll get to see a different part of the city. 

[Brandy]

A friend of mine was raised in a small apartment in the heart of Paris, and now her mom rents it out.  It looks adorable, and I'm not sure if she does one-night-only visits.  But I thought I'd share, in the event that it's exactly what you are looking for. 

Bon voyage! 

http://www.aptinparis.com/