Solo Paris - Hotel recs?

Hi what is your budget per nigh in euros ( don't just say " average l etc as that means different things to different people )

I've stayed in quite a few places in Paris , and rented apartments .

I think 4 th 5 th and 6 th are all great for first timers .

There other great areas too , but let's keep it down to those few for now

I always stay in clean safe hotels that have ac and all except one have had mini fridges ( great to store snacks in ) and I always stay on central areas I can just walk ou the door and be close to many sights as well bus and metro stations .

However I always stay at cheap to budget - moderate hotels and their rooms are always very small .

Cheap in these areas TO ME would be about 80-100 euros , budget to moderate 100-130 , moderate 130-180 . Being Canadian I just don't go over 180 euros a night !!! But you could pay hundreds a night . I'd rather stay longer in Europe than stay on a more expensive room .

Ps September is busy high season for hotels in Paris so do book somewhere soon just make sure it has a good cancellation policy in case you find somthing better

Thank you for the response! I would say 150-200 Euros a night; most places I looked in the 4th averaged that or more a night. There are still options to choose from... but I end up rejecting them as soon as I look at pictures on travelers' websites... I realize spaces will be smaller but not fond of very cramped or dated bathrooms. A larger than average (for Paris) bathroom is VERY much a plus for me, as well as a clean room (which I realize we all want but trying to avoid old carpets, mold, etc)

Here's a nice hotel in the Marais which was renovated last year, has double-glazed windows for noise reduction and also air-conditioning. It's just about two blocks to Metro Chemin Vert, though most people would tend to wander around to Metro Saint Paul - or you could take bus 29 or 96. The area is safe, night or day, and is charming. September is crazy busy, but most of the fashionistas stay in apartments - still, I'd try to jump on this hotel if it suits you:
http://www.lestournelles.com/en/

I tried to input my Sept (9th to 16th) dates and there's no availability... argh!

It's not in the Marais but the Hôtel Eugénie has rooms available for your dates: http://www.eugenie-paris-hotel.com/en/ This is a hotel that Pat from Victoria told me about years ago and we had a lovely stay in 2013.

Thank you! Name sounds familiar. I think I stumbled upon it in my searches. Will check it out!

I made a solo trip to Paris last May--first time, certainly not the last--and decided to stay in the 6th arr. at the Legend St Germain hotel, and I had a lovely room that was quite large, queen bed, with enormous floor to ceiling windows that opened onto a functional balcony, very clean, A/C, small refrigerator, modern décor and an excellent staff. All in all an absolutely perfect experience, and it was situated between 2 metro stations and the neighborhood of course was full of wonderful restaurants. Price was $190 per night. I had also considered the Marais but couldn't quite find the perfect balance of amenities vs cost.

Thank you for the tip - christa! I will certainly check it out. So wondeful that you had a memorable experience! If there is anything you can suggest in terms of activities I'd love to hear! I'm not very stuck on Marais, but in terms of say, my hometown NYC, it seems like the Soho/downtown feel I would prefer to stay over a Times Square/midtown area. I realize I'll be visiting those areas during the day with the museums, attractions, etc.

Thank you all for your suggestions!

I would contact the hotel I mentioned directly, especially if you are trying to book through a system like www.booking.com or something.
I would call them, not email, which takes a lot longer.

Here are some other reliables:
Try all of the 3 hotels on Ile Saint-Louis:
Hotel Saint-Louis-en-l'ile, Les Deux Continents, Le Lutece - all on same street.

Hotel Castex
Hotel HOme (spelled this way)
Hotel Jobo (single room available)
Hotel de la Bretonnerie

Thank you chexbres. I will be researching these options. I didn't consider calling the hotel either so thanks for that tip.

If you are a bit leery of renting an apartment; why not try one connected to a hotel for your first venture? That way you still have the safety net of staff connected to it; but can be independent with a kitchen, washer, terrace if you're lucky.
Then once you get the apartment bug you will be brave and rent one on your own for your next trip!
I don't know of anything like this in Paris...anyone?
I travel solo as my husband is a homebody, and I am curious about the world!
I'm leaving for Paris in a few days, and have rented an apartment through ParisBestLodge.
This is my second time renting with them and I highly recommend it.
I'm even going back to the same apartment as I had last year, so no surprises when I get there.
Good luck, and have fun planning your trip!

Thank you for the tip! A washer/dryer would be nice... that and a little more space. As a female that has never traveled this way before I did wonder about the safety issue vs having a front desk at a hotel. Wonderful that you will be visiting again after a good experience. And kudos for satisfying your wanderlust. I will definitely look at the website you have mentioned.

You might find it helpful to have a look at the RS Paris or France guidebooks, as they have lots of reliable accommodations in different price ranges listed in various parts of Paris. It would be a good idea to pack the guidebook along, as there's a wealth of information there that will help plan sightseeing and generally make the trip as easy as possible. For example, some of the sights are closed one day per week, and the books have that listed. There's also good information there on getting around on the Metro, etc.

If you're planning on seeing many of the famous sights, a Paris Museum Pass might be a good idea, as it will minimize your time waiting in queues.

I'm also a solo traveller and normally stay in the 7th (Rue Cler) area, so can't offer any tips on hotels in the Marais area. I always prefer budget hotels, as they provide breakfast and it's also nice to have help from the front desk staff with directions, sightseeing, etc.

tenaciousg we have rented apartments through Parisbestlodge three times.. and I completely trust Thierry ( owner/manager) .. his apartments are clean, well located and safe .. however for a first time visitor I still think a hotel is the best option for several reasons.. and for only a week I wouldn't need laundry myself.. ( when we go to Europe we do go for 4-5 weeks so we do want laundry at a few of our stops)

There are legal apart'hotels available, with kitchens and laundry facilities. I wouldn't fall into the trap of apartment renting on your first visit, because of the crack-down.
These legal apart'hotels will give you the option of having a front desk staff as well as a little more space:
Citadines - many locations available, at different price points
Adagio - budget option of the above
Hotel Residence Henri IV

Tenacious--Since it was my first time in Paris I focused on the classic must-sees, with a Paris Museum pass and a couple of carnets of metro tickets I spent 6 days happily exploring and only scratched the surface. Highlights included going to the top of the Eiffel tower, especially enjoyed the Pompidou, Marmottan, D'orsay, Picasso, Cluny, Rodin and Army museums. A long day trip to Versailles on a cold and rainy day that turned pleasant in the afternoon meant I had the part I really wanted to see--MA's Hamlet area--pretty much all to myself. My big highlight was visiting the flea market at Vanves. Other than that I just walked and walked, really liked the Marais for a bit of shopping and found a great pop-up shop on my last day there.

If it's your first trip I would recommend a hotel rather than an apt. Less to worry about. And Hotel de Lutece, a beautiful boutique hotel on Ile St. Louis would be in your price range. Officially part of the Marais, it's about as centrally located as you can get.

If you really think you need to do laundry, there are always clean, efficient, inexpensive "laveries" - coin operated laundries - in the neighborhood. You can buy soap and softener from the machines. Just ask the desk staff or Google "laveries" on GoogleMaps.

Apartment sized washers take very small loads, and take about 2.5 hours to do that. They also only spin dry your clothes. Most apartment buildings prohibit the use of washing or other noisy machines after around 10 PM.

Thank you all for the feedback.... I looked up Hotel Legend St Germain and love the modern decor. I also looked up other properties in their Elegancia Hotel Group and they have several more hotels with a similar aesthetic

Also keeping JoBo in mind

Hotel JoBo is brand new - I'd like to try it, if I didn't live in my apartment.

Don't ignore the possibility of staying on Ile St Louis. It is as centrally located as one can get, and with the Metro one can go anywhere with no trouble at all. Depending on the time of year and vacancies the prices can be competitive with other areas. Check out Hotel des Deux-Iles and Hotel de Lutece (they have the same owners) and see what you think. You can also check out Hotel Saint-Louis that is on the same street. Nothing like staying right in the heart of Paris

Hotel Saint-Louis-en-l'ile was renovated about 2 or 3 years ago, and is a nice place to stay - especially if you ask for a superior room.