Favorite hotels in Paris and Rome?

The ones I would have recommended are all in Rick's guide book. So if those are unacceptable to you, I really don't have any other recommendations. You might explain your standards so someone has an idea for other recommendations.

generally my standards are clean, safe, well-located, and quiet enough to sleep.

Which hotels did you stay in?

My cousin recommended a 5-star that looked really beautiful. There was a price on orbitz I thought was high, but I see it just doubled, so now it looks like a steal. :)

Have never been to Italy before and am going by myself.

It's in Rick's book but we stayed at the Hotel Aberdeen which we really enjoyed. Very nice and helpful staff, fine location, nice breakfasts,
spacious and clean rooms and bathrooms--although the triple was a bit of a squeeze.

Thanks Darcy! I booked it. The price for three nights was cheaper than the price of one of most of what I saw on orbitz.

I also saw your comment about finding a flight and I really appreciate it. I'll ck skyscanner. Thanks!

Thank you, everyone. I'll look up those hotels in Paris, Ron. I booked the Hotel Aberdeen that Darcy recommended in Rome. I have to learn more about its location. Sounded far from things? I don't mind walking. Only a little nervous about going out at night and being by myself.

oops, I mean Steve!! Sorry about that. :) I'm multi-tasking.

My favorite hotel in Paris is Hotel de Lutece on Ile Saint Louis (the little island behind Notre Dame Cathedral), my favorite neighborhood in Paris. It's in Rick's book. It's a classy, clean, charming hotel in an exceptional location.

We always stay at Hotel Sevigne right off the rue de Rivoli. It's centrally located in the Marais district, halfway between the Beauborg and the Bastille. Easy walking distance to Notre Dame and the Louvre. Good prices, too.
http://www.le-sevigne.com/ang_accueil.htm

Lorrie,

In Paris you might have a look at Hotel Duquesne Eiffel or Hotel Muguet. They're not "five star" but both are excellent Hotels.

Although you've already booked for Rome, one you might consider for future visits is Casa san Guiseppe, in the Trastevere neighborhood.

As this is your first trip to Italy, were you planning on packing along a copy of the Italy or Rome Guidebooks? I find them to be a great source of reference during trips, with lots of information on local transportation, Museum opening & closing times, admission prices and also ways to avoid queues. There are also listings for local guides.

Happy travels!

Two hotels that we have stayed at in Paris are both in the 6th arrondisement, which we prefer because it's within walking distance of so many places. Definitely a safe neighborhood, and lively at night.

Hotel le Regent is on a more lively street, though I don't remember ever being kept awake at night by noise. Hotel Millesime is on a quieter street, and on the same street as the delicious patisserie Lauderee.

You guys are the best. I'll look at these hotels tomorrow! And yes, I'll bring a guidebook.

LOrrie,,I have also stayed at Hotel Le Regent( on Rue Dauphine,, make sure you check address as there are a few hotels in Paris with similar name),, is IS a great area, and hotel is perfectly safe and clean,, but do book a larger room, the standard rooms are truly tiny. I don't recall noise being an issue, but I don't sleep with my window open anyways.

I have also stayed at Hotel De La Place Du Louvre,, which I loved.. I won't go on about it,, I'd rather IT not become too well known.

In Rome I spent a few nights at Hotel Selene,, I thought it was fine,, but , if you are actually looking at five stars, then you are "gone Hollywood" to me,, LOL so would likely not find it acceptable.

I travel alone too sometimes, so these places are all what I would consider completely acceptable for even a nervous traveller.

I'd love to go 5 stars and pay a three star price :)

A friend's boyfriend booked them into 5 star hotels in China some years ago, and they discovered that the stars were just designs some hotels wrote on signs and had no relationship to quality.

Yo, Steve. Sometimes you post it as Rue Clair, sometimes as Rue Claire. Read the street signs next time......it Rue CLER. Also, in regard to some of your other postings: it Costwolds, not Coxwolds, and Siena only has one "n". The list goes on.......Have you ever really been to any of these places?

hi Lorrie, I had good experiences at the Hotel Sevigne in Rue Malher in the Marais district, and the Hotel Grandes Ecoles in the Latin Quarter. Both are quite basic (no breakfast in the Hotel Sevigne), on the budget end of the scale, but professionally run and definitely clean. The rooms in the Hotel Sevigne are small and the elevator doesn't reach the topmost floor, but the location was fantastic and in a lovely neighbourhood, right opposite the St Paul metro station on the same line that takes you to the Louvre, and with cafes, shops and restaurants nearby. I'd say that the Rome hotels in Rick's guidebooks are a pretty safe bet, perhaps not the most luxurious but hey, one isn't likely to spend a lot of time in the hotel room cos there's so much to see in Rome!

We also enjoyed our stay in Paris at Hotel Leveque located on Rue Cler. Was a great location and a lovely street. In Rome we stayed at Hotel Smeraldo located not far from Campo di Fiori. Rooms are small but very nice with lots of white marble and the location can't be beat. Great a/c which we apprecited for a summer visit. On another visit to Rome we stayed at Hotel Italia which was also very nice and an easy walk to the Coliseum. Good a/c and ceiling fan. Didn't see the bedbug episode of Dr. Oz but it certainly would have gotten to me too. Have traveled to Europe 7 out of the past 8 summers and, knock on wood, have not had any problems with bed bugs. My husband has traveled to Europe, China, Saudi A. and Dubai for work and also has not had any problems.

Ed, many of us spell place names wrong. Doesn't mean we haven't been there,, means that we are likely spelling the place phonectically,, and have bad memories for correct spelling. Its never a big deal on most forums,, spelling mistakes are usually overlooked if it doesn't alter the advice or info given too much.

Ed, you said

Also, in regard to some of your other postings: it Costwolds, not Coxwolds

Actually, it's the "Cotswolds."