Paris: Looking for recommendations for quieter, pleasant lodging

Becky, it would be helpful to let members here know more details - for example, what is your approximate budget? And what are you looking for in terms of accommodations? You mention a hotel OR apartment - do you want or need a washer, or a mini fridge? Is one bedroom sufficient? You will get more responses that way. :)

The OP gives more detail in her previous post. https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/france/paris-lodging-recommendations-on-a-good-bus-line. Given the requirement for an elevator that will accommodate a wheelchair, I think hotels rather than apartments would be better as we’ve stayed in a few apartments with very tiny elevators. Sorry I don’t have specific hotel recommendations but we have stayed in a few with views of some iconic monuments. The hotel’s website will usually indicate with description and price if there is a view. I think a hotel in the Rue Cler neighborhood might actually be a good place to look as it is less hectic and has great strolling and rolling areas.

You can go to Booking.com and filter with specific requirements you have, budget and by map view of neighborhoods. As far as a wheelchair being stored outside the room and the actual space of the room you’d be reserving you might want to communicate directly with the hotel after some initial screening of hotels.

EDIT: I’m not sure that area would meet your good bus line criteria. You’ll need to be familiar with the bus system map too. https://www.ratp.fr/en/plan-bus

Seems like the Rue Cler area is well serviced by metros, but not many good bus routes. Unfortunately, none of the older metro stations have elevators. Would love to stay in that area.

Hello Becky, (Good name!)
This past summer I took part in the Paris and the Heart of France Tour. My first RS adventure. We stayed at the Hotel b Montmartre for three nights in the Clichy area. Also called Hotel Beausejour Montmartre. If you do not speak French, "Beausejour" means "good stay." Good location, good food, very comfortable beds, helpful staff, and laundry service. Make sure you know how to use the subway service. Each line is color-coded, and each has a number. Make sure you know the name of the final stop of that line in each direction (get a good map) and the correct direction for you. Also count the number of stops you want to go to reach your destination. Using the ticket machines at the stations was fairly difficult until you figure out how to do it. I did ask the attendant, who did not come out from her booth. Watched other customers and figured it out. I took taxis four times and each time was easy. Drivers were amazingly knowledgeable and pleasant. The Hotel is not very scenic but I have already booked a second time for the spring. I have heard Le Bristol Hotel is excellent, but is more pricey. All the best to you.

Check out Relais Bosquet in the 7th

Rue Cler has become a too expensive for my tastes - and that area near the Eiffel

For really quiet and not expensive go to the 14th or 15th - maybe a touch boring though, or further out near Place de Italy. I generally like the 10th for overall value between Place de Republique and Canal St Martin. The 5th and 6th are nice but might be pricey too - especially near Luxembourg Gardens or anywhere near Sorbonne or Notre Dame.

For economical, there is always Montmartre - which is well connected to metro stations.

We stayed at the Parc du Luxembourg hotel last May and there are several bus routes within a 2-3 block radius. We prefer taking the bus to using the Metro as we enjoy seeing everything and usually aren’t in a rush.

I just saw your other post. This hotel is a good size for wheelchair use (elevator and room) but has stairs to come in. It may also be above your budget but there may be others in the vicinity that are less expensive.