On Friday my sister and I talked about going to Paris from April 19-26, and today we bought our plane tickets. That's the fastest trip-planning I've ever done. We'd like to stay in a hotel in the 5th, preferably near the Sorbonne. We like the vibe of that neighborhood and the proximity to several Metro and RER stops. Our budget is between 200 and 300 euros per night. Does anyone have any recommendations?
Posted by
Florida (previously California)
3989 posts
Try the Hotel Design de la Sorbonne. Some of their Design Deluxe rooms have a view of the Sorbonne. http://www.hotelsorbonne.com/en/ Also you could look at Hotel Les Dames du Pantheon but I don't know if they have any rooms with two beds (if that is a consideration). I am assuming that you are sharing a room. http://www.hotellesdamesdupantheon.com/en/ With its design theme, Les Dames might be even more fun for a sisters trip.
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
6713 posts
We liked the Hotel des Grandes Ecoles in the 5th, not far from the Sorbonne. It's well within your budget, as would be a great many fine hotels. You should try to line up your reservations soon as the best places go quickly. Booking.com is a useful search tool that lets you filter by location, price, amenities, etc. Unless booking.com offers a big discount, though, it's usually better to book through the hotel's own website.
I'm sure you'll get many other suggestions from people on this forum, many of whom have more experience than I do with Paris hotels. Have a wonderful trip!
Posted by
Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA
2262 posts
For that budget I still love the idea of the Luxembourg Parc Hotel, right across from the Gardens and Cuisine de Philippe.
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3398 posts
We really like this little hotel, Hotel Les Dames du Pantheon. It's a smaller, boutique hotel with unique rooms based on famous women of France. It's a bit of an odd theme but for some reason it works! They have several rooms that are well within your budget. The hotel faces the Pantheon and is in the neighborhood of the Sorbonne. It's two blocks downhill to Luxembourg Gardens and the nearest metro stop. We've stayed here twice...once before it was remodeled and once after...both times we had a great experience and really enjoyed the service, location, and vibe of the hotel.
Posted by
Beverly Hills, MI
813 posts
We have stayed at the Home Latin and liked it. it is only a couple of blocks from the Sorbonne, close to Metro and RER stops, Notre Dame and all those good things. It is located on a side street and is really quiet for being in t he heart of a big city.
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Like my namesake Dave above I too like Luxembourg Parc.
Others that appeal ...
http://www.hotel-la-lanterne.com/en/boutique-hotel-paris-latin-quarter
http://www.observatoirehotel.com/en/
http://www.hotel-le-six.com/en/
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
784 posts
Hotel Henri IV Rive Gauche IV on Rue St. Jacque. It is in the area and less than 2 blocks from Notre Dame. The twin room we had was charming with a spacious bathroom and view of St. Severn church across the street.
Posted by
Pantego, NC, USA
1014 posts
We have used this studio for the past 13 or 14 years. Great location and owners.
Nadine Giblin
Studio 30 sqm Paris 9e near Montmartre
E-mail : [email protected]
Website : http://locationparis9.canalblog.com
Posted by
New Brighton, MN
37 posts
The Hotel Royal Phare is very nice. We have also stayed at Hotel L'Avre.
Posted by
OP
St. Louis, MO USA
1976 posts
Thank you all so much for these! For the hotels on busy (-ier) streets, does anyone know if they have a courtyard side which might be quieter?