Help With The Choice Between Two Paris Hotels

Hi. I have not stayed at either hotel, but I have visited Paris several times. My suggestion is not to stay near the Eiffel Tower. It is not centrally located. The hotel near the Louvre will put you in walking distance of several museums, parks and churches. Have a wonderful time!

Hi dcreeder02,

Is staying near the Louvre being that its a big tourist area an issue? I do like that it is centrally located. We have a few tours planned that we have to take the metro to get to and we're going to Disney so being located next to the metros is a nice advantage.

I stayed at Hotel Relais Bosquet in 2018 & loved it. I had an Eiffel Tower view room & loved watching it sparkle from bed. My room was beautiful and spacious by Paris standards (though I was traveling solo). Honestly, my first thought upon entering the room was “I can’t believe I get to stay here.”

I’m pretty sure the hotel has changed hands since I stayed there but looks fairly similar in pictures. It does seem like the prices have gone up.

The area is less convenient to metro lines than some other locations, but I found the bus service nearby to be great for my needs…it was my first visit and I was doing ALL the usual tourist stuff.

Maggie, I think we're in the same boat you were. When I looked at the metro lines, it didn't look hard we would just have to change stations at times. Thank you for your help!!

Hi. I don't think having accommodations right near the Louvre is a big issue. It’s going to be a big city with a lot of tourists no matter what. That being said, when looking for a restaurant, being near big museums and monuments may result in a more touristy restaurant. A guide book or video should help you find restaurants that will give you a more authentic experience. Also, as it’s your first time, I think it’s more convenient to be in the center of a lot of the must sees. I looked on the map and between the Louvre, the bridges, and Notre Dame, I think it will be really pretty at night!

For what it’s worth, I am staying at that hotel in December and it’s been highly recommended here on the forum. That’s how I found out about it —through recommendations here, and then I found out that another forum member will be there at the same time. And she has been to Paris on numerous trips.

So honestly, I don’t think you can go wrong with Hotel Relais Bosquet.

We have the Superior 26m2 room booked here, which is big for Paris I am reading.
Wow this is a big room for anywhere in Europe, if that's important to you. Are you planning on spending much time at the Louvre? Not commenting on hotels, just on location, I would have loved to walk next door to lie down after a day in the Louvre. Le Café Marly, inside the square facing the pyramid at the Louvre had wonderful food, but wasn't cheap. We had Cesare salads & champagne one evening while sitting on the balcony, gazing at the glass pyramid. Don't skip going to the loo inside. There's a glass wall overlooking the ancient sculptures inside the museum!

Sandancisco, we only plan on going to the Louvre one time during our stay. We have a meeting place for our tours near the Eiffel Tower, the Hyatt Regency Etolle, and going to Disney. The Relais Bosquet is 22m2, to me this is similar in size. Thank you for the info about food at the Louvre.

The key factor for me in these decisions is proximity to the metro, so check that out - how close is each hotel to a station? That huge room also sounds pretty awesome.