paris hotels

Let’s Visit Paris

Sitting on the river Seine in the heart of Northern France, this capital city of 2+ million has captured the heart of the world. For its art, its culture, its fashion, and more – the reasons are too many to count for why each year hordes of travelers make their way here.

The history of Paris is a dynamic one, from its humble starts as a Celtic settlement through the French Revolution and two World Wars up to its golden age as a global hub that it still enjoys today.

This rich past infuses modern-day Paris, with a blending of old and new that makes it feel timeless. The Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame cathedral, the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur, the Panthéon, the Opéra Garnier, the Louvre, the Invalides, the Grande Arche, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Musée National d'Art Moderne, are just a few of monuments and sites that can lend any curious seeker an insight and understanding into the spirit of the city that will invariably make it come alive.

Paris is the place for experiencing the appreciation of fine food in a way you’ve surely never tasted before. Discover all the decadence of gourmet Parisian cuisine, Paris is always at the height of fashion, where the most up-and-coming styles make their premier appearances for today’s trend setters to buy. Paris boasts an invigorating nightlife, where the young and old alike can find the fun and relaxation most suited to their desires.

Paris is always a splendor to see, any time of the year, ever-changing, ever-evolving, refreshing and new each time. It’s a city of churches and cemeteries, shops and museums, parks and gardens, street performers and sidewalk cafes, singles and lovers, young and old.

Whether you’re planning a trip to Paris or just want to learn more about the famous French capital, one fantastic resource for your further study and enjoyment is the educational video program, Let’s Visit Paris, available at www.LearningTrove.com. It’s a captivating in-depth tour that brings all the magic of Paris to you, right in the comfort of your own home or classroom.

In this video you’ll finally get to see why so many tourists flood the city year in and out. And you’ll learn to get around yourself, easily and affordably, including how to navigate Paris’ public transportation system, should you ever find yourself there.

Recently 18 famous film directors from around the world were inspired to offer their own imaginative views of the city for the film Paris, Je T'aime. Je T'aime means, ‘I love you’, and when you start to explore it, you too will fall in love with the City of Love.

Hotels Inside the City of Paris

Most hotels in Paris are located near the main tourist areas so that visitors can see the beauty and the beautiful scenery of this French capital.

Paris is the capital of France. It is located at the Seine River in the northern part of France and at the center of the Ile-de-France region or the so-called “Paris Region”.

Moreover, Paris is now one of the world’s most successful and leading cultural as well as business centers. The influence of Paris in terms of education, politics, media, entertainment, fashion, the arts and Sciences all add up to its current status as one of the major global cities in the world. The Paris Region or Ile-de-France is France’s center of economic activities. It is also a world-renowned tourist destination with more than 30 million visitors annually.

Listed below are some notable hotels in Paris:

• Bellechasse Hotel: This hotel is also called Hotel Bellechasse Paris Saint-Germain. Many articles about this hotel say that it is different from other hotels in Paris. It is located at the very heart of Paris, making it an ideal place in order to survey the whole city. This hotel is just a few steps away from the Orsay Museum and close to Saint-Germain des Pres as well as the Lourve Museum. It is considered as a “special address” for your vacation in Paris. A dressmaker named Christian Lacroix designed the hotel. It underwent complete renovation and was reopened last July 2007. Now, the hotel offers personalized 24-hour service, complementary breakfast, laundry service, wake up service, and secretarial services among others. Their rooms are very spacious and luxurious. Views of the beautiful City of Paris are also guaranteed. Furthermore, they provide Wi-Fi Internet connection within the property.

• Hotel De Castiglione: This hotel has a strategic location for it is set at the center of the Faubourg Saint Honore District. It is near the Louvre Museum and the Champs Elysees Opera. A wide range of prominent shops surrounds this particular hotel. This hotel combines the sophistication of such a luxurious and comfortable hotel as well as the appeal of conventional service. It features modern conveniences and agreeable public areas. Some of the facilities comprise of a restaurant, a bar, three conference rooms that are fully equipped and a Wi-Fi Internet connection. Each room is also as elegant as the next. Bathrooms have en suite and complementary Continental breakfast is guaranteed.

• Du Cadran Hotel: This is a “boutique hotel” located in Paris. It is in the center of the Eiffel Tower’s steps, Musee d’Orsay, the Invalides and the seventh arrondissement. This hotel is close to the rue Clerc, which is Paris’ popular market street. The hotel’s amenities comprise of a library of American, French and English Literature, and bilingual baby sitters who are on call in order to look after the children. Aside from this, the hotel has a Spa facility with a professional group of masseurs.

• Saint Augustin Hotel: This particular hotel is located in the center of the intimate parts of Paris. It is just a few steps away from the Champs Elysees and the popular department stores. This charming hotel offers 62 luxurious rooms that will seduce you with welcoming warm tones. Do not come with your pets for they are impermissible. The hotel features a front desk service that is on call 24/7, laundry service, and dry cleaning service among others. They also have nice interiors, public parking, and Wi-Fi Internet access within the property. Plus, 24 hour safety and security is guaranteed.

• Prince Hotel: This hotel is very near the majestic Eiffel Tower. The hotel also has an exceptional location since it is in the center of some of the prominent Parisian Districts. Some of Paris’ main attractions like the Invalides, Champs de Mars, Ecole Militaire as well as the Orsay Museum are in close proximity to the hotel. It is even a mere walking distance from this beautiful hotel. It is inside an attractive stone building as well. The hotel employees are trained professionals that are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The staffs are very friendly and hospitable that they welcome the visitor with a smile on their faces. They also provide sight seeing trips as well as some useful traveling information. The rooms being offered have a total of 30 double, single and twin bedrooms. All rooms in this hotel are sound proof and feature an elegant bathroom with a hairdryer. The recently re-furbished rooms in this hotel currently have a direct phone line and air conditioning units which even the visitor can manually control. The rooms also have cable television, an alarm clock, a mini bar, modem plugs and a safe.

• De La Paix Hotel: This hotel is a small hotel along the vicinity of the famous Eiffel Tower. It is a very serene and quiet place. The hotel also gives its warm welcome to its visitors so that they will have an agreeable and relaxing stay in this amazing Paris hotel. This peaceful hotel also has Wi-Fi Internet access within its entire property. It also has an elevator and fully air-conditioned rooms. It is positioned near the Champs de Mars, Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and Les Invalides, which are the main tourist spots in the area. Pets are not permissible inside this hotel

• Palym Hotel: This hotel is famous for its friendly staff that welcomes each visitor. Aside from this, they create a pleasant ambience both for businessmen and tourists. It is located within the proximity of the small, peaceful and quiet street called rue Emile Gilbert. Thus is just in front of the Gare de Leon. The hotel property comprises of 51 comfortable and modern rooms, an elevator or a lift, a helpful staff and a collection of documentation guests can read. The hotel is also accessible for the disabled since they have some rooms that are located on the ground level of the building. Requests can be done when opting for non-smoking rooms. Furthermore, the hotel has a 24-hour front desk service and 24 hour security.

Romantic Paris

Norm Goldman, Editor of www.Sketchandtravel.com and www.Bookpleasures.com is excited to have as a guest, world- wide Paris expert, Thirza Vallois. Thirza is the author of the three volumes of "Around and About Paris", and another excellent book, “Romantic Paris".

Thirza has lived in Paris for the past 40 years and holds several post-graduate degrees from La Sorbonne. She contributes to television and radio and has appeared on PBS, BBC, The Travel Channel, Discovery, CNN, The French Cultural Channel, among others. She also writes for The Financial Times, United Airlines' Hemispheres, Condé Nast Traveller, among others.

She is the author of Three Perfect Days in Paris, aired as a film on all United Airlines international flights and on television throughout the world. The article has won her the first award of NATJA (the North American Travel Journalists' Association).

Thirza has also contributed the Paris entry of the latest edition of The Encarta Encyclopaedia.

Thirza is also an expert on the Aveyron area in southern France. During the past several years has devoted much of her time to exploring and studying this region of France. She is now completing a new book on this last hidden region of France, to be published in 2006.

Thirza has also informed me that she has been travelling extensively in the USA, especially to California, about which she has written a couple of articles, with more to follow

Today, Thirza will be discussing with us why Paris is so romantic?

Good day Thirza and thank you for accepting to be interviewed by sketchandtravel.com and bookpleasures.com.

Norm:

Thirza, could you tell us something about yourself, how you started as a travel author and writer, how many travel books have your written, and why have you chosen to write about Paris?

Thirza:

A long time ago, when I was still a child, and travelling was still the privilege of the "happy enlightened few", I happened to be blessed with an exceptional mother who believed that the best school was life itself and that the best way to embrace life was by travelling.

My exposure therefore started at a very young age, as did my love for writing, through which I expressed myself the way one does through painting, singing, playing an instrument, dancing.... I never intended to become a writer, it was just part of me. And I never chose to write about Paris. It just happened, and for two specific reasons looking back with hindsight.

Being a savvy traveller, it upset me to see how most visitors to Paris (and any other place), do it the wrong way, using directory-like guidebooks that make them go through all the endless lists of touristy "musts", rather than point them to the "real" place, which is the city itself. It is only through an in-depth exploration and the understanding of a place that one can make the most of one's visit, and that's what my books "Around and About Paris" are all about

Like all forms of self-expression, there is always an element of therapy behind the motivation, and I certainly needed to do my own therapy regarding Paris when the idea of writing about Paris began to gestate in my mind, back in the 1980s. Paris has changed dramatically since, but in those days it was an exasperating place, inhabited by very difficult people, to say the least, and my feelings for it were far from the phony "I love Paris in the spring time" picture postcard cultivated by Hollywood. It was really a love and hate passion, and I needed to understand my own heart, which could only happen through understanding the city.

It is the combination of the above that gave birth to my 3-volume series, "Around and About Paris". As for "Romantic Paris", it was their natural extension in a way. Once I provided my reader with all the meaty stuff, it was time to relax, enjoy and feast, and who does it better than lovers? It was a book written for lovers, past, present, and future, for whom Paris, more than any other city I can think of, has been designed by the gods. This also answers your other question. I have so far written four books on Paris. I have actually written a fifth book on Paris, targeting children, but have never pursued its publication (to my regret), having embarked on my new project, my book on the Aveyron which is now more than two thirds done.

Norm:

Can you explain to our audience why Paris is among the top romantic

venues in the world?

Thirza:

Everyone asks me this same question, on every interview. The answer I give is always the same, and best resumed in the introduction to "Romantic Paris". Rather than paraphrase, let me quote directly from my book:

"For decades I tried to figure out why Paris is shrouded in such mystique. Granted, walks at night along the Seine are enchanting, but that alone cannot explain why the very mention of Paris had always conjured up tales of romance, well before it was blessed with gas or electricity, well before its exquisitely lit street-corners were replicated the world over in black-and-white print. After all, medieval Paris was a dark den of filth, reeking with nauseous stench, and the two sinister prison fortresses that jutted out of its skyline could hardly have been conducive to romance. Not to mention the 32 rotting corpses dangling in the offing when the royal gallows was used to full capacity. Yet the myth has been perpetuated for a good thousand years.

I racked my brains, I dug into the past, I travelled into my own psyche looking for an answer, but I came back empty-handed. There simply is no answer. There lies the beauty of the enigma. Paris is poetry, Paris is mystery, Paris is beauty-an exasperating decoy that never quite delivers, all the more compelling for its imperfection, the archetypal reservoir of all our passions...."

Norm:

If you had to choose six unique romantic venues in Paris, where would they be and why?

Thirza:

Very tough question, and it sometimes depends on the season or time of day or night, because "romantic" implies seclusion.

*Definitely the two western tips of the two central islands, Ile de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis, but down the steps, at water level, and in the case of Ile Saint-Louis, preferably after dark.

*The tiny place de Fürstemberg, near the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés: it is a rare jewel after dark, but is also quite heavenly in the morning, when one can meanwhile take in the delightful little Delacroix Museum.

*Place Dauphine, on the western side of Ile de la Cité, also preferably after dark.

*Buttes Chaumont, which has all the ingredients of a Brahms symphony that would have appealed to the likes of Lord Byron: a grotto, a dramatic waterfall, a lake with weeping willows, sheer cliffs topped by a Temple de l'Amour-what better place for a lovers' kiss with eastern Paris spread like a carpet at your feet!

* Palais Royal (the home of writer Colette and Jean Cocteau), in early morning, before the arrival of the crowds, or at night time, after they have departed.

* Montmartre, especially on the little frequented side streets, again in the early hours of the morning, or after dark.

Norm:

Could you describe to our audience six unique wedding venues in Paris to celebrate a marriage, and explain why you would consider these venues to be most unique?

Thirza:

Once more the choice is tough, so I am trying to be as eclectic as I can, to match people's different tastes.

*Without any shadow of doubt, my first choice would go to a cruise boat on the river Seine. These come in different categories and different price ranges, my favourite fleet being "Les Yachts de Paris". Nothing equals in terms of urban beauty and glamour the city's river views, even more so when seen from the water. Try to prolong your festivities into the night so as to enjoy the splendour of the floodlighting.

Les Yachts de Paris

10, quai Henri IV, 75004

Tel: 01 44 54 14 70

*At a price, every monument of Paris is for hire, even the Château of Versailles. If I were to hire one of them (or just part of one) for my wedding, I would probably go for the Jacquemart-André Museum, because as the one-time home of the famous art collectors Edouard André and Nélie Jacquemart, it has a private feel,to a certain extent, despite its palatial glamour, which makes it an ideal venue for a wedding occasion. The couple's fabulous art collection is on permanent display on the magnificent premises of the museum.

Musée Jacquemart-André

158, Boulevard Haussmann, 75008

*Countrified weddings are always appealing, and the Bois de Boulogne is as countrified as you can get within the boundaries of Paris. Le Pré Catelan offers luxury and refinement amidst beautiful green surroundings, combined with the the renowned Le Nôtre's top-quality catering.

Le Pré Catelan

Bois de Boulogne

Route de Suresnes, 75016

Tel 01 44 14 41 14

*If you wish to have it countrified while staying in central Paris, you can opt for the discreet magnificence of the peach-coloured Laurent, in the lower gardens of the Champs-Elysées, and still enjoy the leafy surroundings of one of the city's most prestigious neighbourhoods (the presidential residence is across the street). Make sure to hire a dining room that comes with a terrace.

Le Laurent

41, avenue Gabriel, 75008

Tel: 01 42 25 00 39

*There was once an excellent film by Chabrol, Le charme discret de la bourgeoisie. That kind of charm, which was first and foremost that of the old aristocracy, was beautifully captured by Marcel Proust. It still lingers on Faubourg Saint Germain in the 7th arrondissement, notably in the 18th century townhouse, now the home of the celebrated Ecole Polytechnique alumni, where many of the nation's creme de la creme elite were trained.

La Maison des Polytechniciens

12, rue de Poitiers

75007 Paris

Tél: 01 49 54 74 74

*The avenue d'Iéna, in the plush neighbourhood of the 16th arrondissement, is home to a magnificent town mansion from the late 19th century, decorated in traditional, period French style and overlooking a beautiful garden. Ideal for a wedding in grand style.

La Maison des Arts et Métiers

9bis avenue d'Iéna

75116 Paris

Tel: 01 40 69 27 00

Norm:

If you are planning to have a destination wedding in Paris, how far in advance should you prepare for the wedding, and where would you go to find out about the legal requirements?

Thirza:

There is a strict separation between state and church in France (see the recent headlines about the Islamic veil.....). This is important to understand because only civil marriage is recognised by French law. It is celebrated by the Mayor of the arrondissement where one of the spouses resides, and the ceremony takes place in the Salle de Marriage of the Mairie of that same arrondissement. There is a legal procedure to go by and you will need to seek legal advice for that. If you are considering a civil marriage in France, a lawyer is the person to consult, obviously (although I do know how it works, this is not the right forum to expand on administrative issues). You may also require the service of a notaire, should you be dealing with property issues. Your lawyer can refer you to a notaire. On the other hand, you don't need to be a French resident for the celebration of your religious or non-religious ceremony, nor do you need any legal advice for that. However, you should definitely prepare for it as early as possible because, as they say, "the early bird catches the prey". Certainly months ahead, if not a year, should you plan your wedding to take place in spring or early summer.

Norm:

If you had to choose three of the most romantic restaurants in Paris, which ones would you choose and why?

Thirza:

* If by romantic we imply secluded cosiness which is what lovers usually seek, and since I haven't yet focused on winter, the Coupe Chou comes first to my mind, located in an ancient medieval house in the Latin Quarter, a few steps away from the Sorbonne. It's all dark nooks and crannies, which are graced with glowing log fires. If only it could snow more often in Paris than it does these days! It would then be altogether fit for a fairy tale. As an extra bonus, this is a medium-range restaurant pricewise.

Le Coupe-Chou

9, rue de Lanneau, 75005

Tel: 01 46 33 68 69

* Le Beauvilliers in Montmartre, on the other hand, is a pricy place, but as good as it comes and cheaper than others that fall into that category. Here you step into the romantic splendour of the Second Empire in the heart of real Montmartre, just a few minutes'walk from the differently (yet equally) romantic and cottagy Lapin Agile cabaret, where I would head after dinner, for a night filled with old French songs, sketches and hearty laughter.

Le Beauvilliers

52, rue Lamarck, 75018

Tel: 01 42 54 54 42

* Lapérouse, a pricy place too, cannot be overlooked either, its scintillating setting having been the rendezvous of Venus's protegés. There is even a private boudoir-lounge where the two of you can dine alone undisturbed. It comes with elaborate, dainty decorations and is named La Belle Otero after the famous, fiery courtesan. If you are worried for your good reputation, note that France's most honoured members of literati also dined here regularly, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, George Sand among them. Remember that the French have a sophisticated, unpuritanical approach to love.

Lapérouse,

51, quai des Grands-Augustins, 75006

Tel: 01 43 26 68 04

Norm:

If a couple were planning to honeymoon in Paris, and were not sure which area to stay in, which three areas of the city would you choose and why?

Thirza:

Saint-Germain-des-Prés/Luxembourg area, Paris at its most sophisticated, colourful and arty, lined with extraordinary boutiques that will be hard to resist. It boasts a greater number of "hôtels de charme" than any other part of the city, which speaks for itself, and that's exactly the kind of hotel a honeymooning couple would choose to stay at, short of choosing one of the city's luxury hotels.

The Marais is similar in spirit but is less spacious, and doesn't have a park. It also has several "hôtels de charme", though not quite so many as Saint-Germain.

Ile Saint-Louis because it is a self-contained miniature of romance, lined with boutiques and eating places of all sorts, and conveniently located for every part of Paris. It has four "hôtels de charme" to choose among and is within a few minutes' walk from both the Marais, on the Right Bank, and the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank.

Norm:

Is Paris a safe city to visit?

Thirza:

No city and no place on earth is full proof. As I am writing this interview South East Asia is subjected to a deluvian tragedy, all the way to the eastern shores of Africa. Paris is as safe as a big city can be, but one should always use one's common sense and avoid carrying cash and other valuables when going out. Pickpocketing is rife, and I have been victim to it many a time myself- A brief moment of distraction and your wallet is gone. Leave all your valuables in your safe, and carry a photocopy of your passport rather than the original document. Watch out even at the airport and hold on to your handbag in all public places (including your taxi: some delinquents may open the door and snatch your bag at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. They often operate on motorcycles and that has happened to me too). Be sensible but not paranoid.

Norm:

When is the best time to visit Paris from the point of view of climate, crowds, travel deals, etc?

Obviously spring time is unique. Good weather is never guaranteed though, no matter what time of year, but should the gods be with you, then spring, by definition, is the season of romance, and an early feel of spring can even be detected as early as on Valentine's.

I personally have a distaste for July and August, especially from the middle of July on. Most Parisians are replaced by tourists, often in organised crowds, and it just isn't it. This can also happen at weekends during spring because Europeans nowadays are very fond of weekend city breaks. Fall is a beautiful time of year, often accompanied by a lingering Indian summer, which the golden beauty of the trees contribute to enhance.

Strange as it may seem, I find Paris particularly romantic in winter, when the leafless trees allow you to enjoy the architecture of its buildings. After dark the city is altogether magical,as its street lamps don it with an amber light. It can be cold, but all you have to do is dress accordingly and make the most of the fact that you are likely to be alone out there and the entire city will belong to you and your sweetheart, as you stroll through the streets or by the river into the late hours of the night. At Christmas time you will also enjoy the festive decorations, which, it being Paris, tend to be exquisitely elegant and tasteful.

As for travel deals, they are the same all over the world. Prices shoot up in the summer and plummet in the low season.

Norm:

How easy or difficult is it to get around Paris?

Thirza:

It is extremely easy to get around Paris. Public transportation (buses, métro and RER express trains) is very efficient and many lines run beyond midnight. Taxis are easily available except on weekend nights. They also get grabbed into thin air as soon as it starts raining. However, Paris is regularly disrupted by protest and other demonstrations (the French thrive on them), which can paralyse the city, usually from 2:00 pm on, often with no forewarning. It is therefore good to stay in central Paris so that you can make your way back to your hotel on foot, should you experience one of those typically French "happenings".

Norm:

Is there anything else that you wish to add about Romantic Paris that we have not discussed?

Thirza:

Most of the recommendations in this interview are on the pricy side, because we are speaking here of a special event and moment in your life. My book "Romantic Paris" has pages and pages of tips and recommendations of things to be done and enjoyed on all budgets, including low budgets. Paris can truly be enjoyed romantically on a shoestring. The best of Paris is strolling through its streets, and that costs little or nothing. I have designed several romantic walks for you in "Romantic Paris". That's over and above the scores of walks woven into "Around and About Paris". Put on your most comfortable footgear and venture into the city, including in the heart of winter. Soak it all up. And try, just once, to stay up all night, so that you can enjoy a sunrise either from the river, or from the foot of the Sacré Coeur.

Thanks once again and best of luck on all of your future endeavours including your future book on Aveyron.

You can check out Thirza's books at the following URLS

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http://www.thirzavallois.com/romanticparis.html

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Best Affordable Hotels in Paris

Paris is truly an amazing place for a splendid vacation with so many hotels that offers discounts with excellent service. Choose from plenty of hotels available depending on your budget plans.

Paris guarantees its millions of visitors a splendid tourist attraction that offers a vacationing experience which will be cherished for a lifetime. Paris is proud to be one of the most visited places in the European region.

In line with its abundant tourist destinations, there are many hotels available that provide best accommodations that are economical but not compromising the comfort and providing worry- free services for its guests.

Amarante Beau Manoir

The property is a six- storey hotel strategically located in the Right Bank district of Paris. A few blocks from the hotel are the Champ Elysees and the Jardin des Tuileries. The hotel features a 19th century setting that comes with its structure, made up of wood panels with combination of carved stone walls. It also features the most antique furniture, paintings and decorations.

The hotel staffs provide 24- hour assistance and arranged sightseeing tours for individual or groups of guests. Breakfast is served in a traditional stone- walled alcove with matching stained glass windows.

The in- house bar offers the finest French wine. Newspaper and refreshments are provided as complimentary at the hotel’s lounge. Avail of the Internet access through the computer workstations that is available at the hotel. Burn out those muscles with the fitness center, equipped with complete fitness equipments located at the ground floor.

Guestrooms include cable TV, mini bar, safety deposit box, bathrooms with bath tubs and many more. The interior of the guestrooms comes with traditional French designs, with wood furniture and wood beams that are exposed for a unique atmosphere.

The terrace located at the 10th floor of the hotel allows its guests to see some of the popular attractions in Paris such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Sacre Coeur.

Best Western Bergere Opera

The Best Western Bergere Opera is a first- class hotel that is situated in the heart of many attractions and shopping centers. It is an old building but features the most decorated guestrooms that are comfortable and cozy.

A charming lounge area built of glass roof with matching mosaic flooring welcomes its guests with an awesome setting which is unique with the hotel.

Conference, corporate meetings and parties can be catered by the hotel. A few walks from the hotel will bring you too many restaurants of your choice that serve the best cuisines or go shopping with numerous of shopping centers.

Guestrooms are maintained in a traditional setting with antique wooden furniture for an authentic experience. Rooms are equipped with hair dryer, telephone, satellite TV, safety deposit box and toiletries. Internet access is also available in the guestrooms.

Sofitel Champs Elysees Paris

The Sofitel Champs Elysees Paris offers its guests to experience a traditional French accommodation. The property was built as early as 1866. It is located in the midst of some of the lover’s favorite places in Paris.

It features 40 guestrooms housed in a six- storey building that are equipped with the latest furniture and fixture. Each room comes with amenities such as satellite TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, telephone and also a complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms are supplied with robes and toiletries. It also comes with a combination of a tub and shower.

Guests are guaranteed with a 24- hour service from the hotel’s friendly and professional staffs.

Other Hotel Amenities include:

• In- room massage available upon request

• Beauty care available upon request

• Complimentary newspaper

• Restaurant

• Bar

• 24- hour front desk

• Front Desk Safety Deposit Box

• Concierge

• Secure parking / valet parking

• Limo or Car Service

• Tour guide service

Staying At Paris Hotels

For some people who love to travel, Paris is a must visit city. The city of love is always open for business. The romance of seeing the Eiffel Tower close and in person is something everyone should try to do at least once.

One may think that they are walking into a movie when they gaze for the first time at all Paris has to offer. There are hotels all over Paris. The Paris Hotels are more expensive than other parts of the country because Paris is where everyone goes. Paris Hotels can be anywhere within the city. Some are close to the center walkway close to the tower, and from there they begin to slowly spread out.

France now uses the Euro as the main money exchange. As was said earlier, the hotels will be pricier than what most people would be used to in the states. Most Americans will only visit once in their life if even that much.

Staying in some nice Paris Hotels will be fun and most want to at least try to stay close to everything. Paris Hotels will look different than places in the states because it is an entirely different culture. People adapt quickly and Paris has added things that Americans like.

Adapting To Paris Hotels And France

Something that may shock people when they first arrive is that everyone else speaks French. This should of course be expected but for people who have never traveled outside of the states, it can shock them.

Thankfully, there are many people who also speak English and can help those travelers who may seem lost. Most Paris Hotels have lobby personnel that speak English well enough to help out in checking in and finding the room.

The same as any other major city, the traveler will want to have rooms reserved before they land in Paris. This can be done by the individual or with the help of a travel agent.

If this is the first time for someone, it might be better to use a travel agent. They will know the ins and outs and some have been there before and can make suggestions for people.

Travel agents can even book a trip that is all inclusive and allows some freedom while making sure that the person sees everything that they came to see.

The museums are wonderful to see and of course the local cuisine must be tasted. There is so much to do in the city that one may not stay long in the Paris Hotel accommodations.

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Extraordinary Hotels to Stay in London

Travelling and visiting is not only about immersing yourself in the culture, sightseeing and attractions but also about a comforting and unique experience at the hotel you lodge in. Places to stay in London are many, but the few that can provide you with an unparalleled adventure are worth it. The attractions, sightseeing and entertainment should not just end outside the hotel doors. London hotels are considered to be some of the best in the world, full of history, enchantment, and comfort just for your holiday and leisurely breaks. There’s a hotel in London for everyone!

The Rookery Hotel is an accommodation full of history and events making it one of the most exciting places to stay in London. This hotel is located on the outskirts of London in the heart of Clerkenwell. The Rookery Hotel is in between West End and London’s central business district with bars and street cafes to experience the local life of London. This hotel was a place where robbers and thieves used to hide out, and where Pete Doherty was once arrested. The hotel’s 33 rooms built from 3 Georgian mansions put together, are full of warmth and have romantic Victorian details. The place has been running its business for the last 250 years. The rooms do not have numbers like usual hotels, but names after famous people who had once stayed in that room. If you want your privacy, this is one of the ideal places to stay in London since you rarely ever see the other guests staying at the hotel. It makes you feel as if you are staying with friends or a private club rather than a hotel. If you want to be doted on with excessive hotel service then it’s best you choose another place to stay in London. This hotel is for people who want a cozy London hotel to stay in but don’t need much service or people running after them. The Rookery Hotel retains its traditional feel with its stone flagged floors, open fire places, and 18th century carved beds. London attractions and places to visit near the Rookery Hotel include St. Paul’s Cathedral, Smithfield Market, British Museum, and Dickens House.

The Sanderson Hotel is one of the many London hotels to stay in, located between the Telecom Tower and Oxford Street. This London hotel is considered a historical landmark from 1958 and a majority of its original structure is still preserved today. This hotel used to be a furnishing showroom called Sanderson. Since the sign of the showroom was considered a historical part of the building and had to be preserved in its original condition, the hotel was also named Sanderson. Phillipe Starck a notorious designer known for his hotel creations all over the world designed the Sanderson Hotel. This hotel contains 150 rooms full of contrasting combinations using a touch of modern Salvador Dali styles and the antique sophisticated designs of days gone by. The Sanderson Hotel is considered to be one of the trend setting London hotels with its lip shaped sofa, paintings fixed on ceilings, egg sculptures and Victor Hugo love letters embroidered on carpets. Entering this hotel makes it seem like having entered a surreal world full of wonder and not knowing what else to expect. The Sanderson Hotel is designed in such a dream like manner that any tired traveller entering, would be pleasantly surprised and would be rejuvenated with the fun and colourful designs. This hotel features a Purple Bar, Japanese garden and also includes a spa room to relax during your stay in London. This London hotel is considered more of a sanctuary with designs and inspirations for travellers to learn more about themselves and to invoke soul searching thoughts and ideas.

What about staying at a hotel where Alexander Pavlov used to dance, Enrico Caruso used to sing his famous Italian opera songs and where Winston Churchhill used to make it a point to dine there once a week? The Savoy Hotel is one of majestic places to stay in London and was once upon a time run by Cezar Ritz, the king of hoteliers. The Savoy Hotel is located in central London along the River Thames. Claude Monet used to stay in this hotel in London and paint the river from his room. The maharajahs used it as a holiday home for weeks on end when they used to visit from India during the British Empire. This one of the few London hotels left with that faded glory charm making it a divine experience to stay. If you are lucky enough to dine at the Savoy Restaurant when there is a table for thirteen guests, as per tradition they include a table setting for a 3 foot tall black cat statue named Kasper to ward off bad luck! The head bar man who has worked at the Savoy Hotel for more than 40 years, will also tell you about the events and people that have come through the hotel over the years.

In short, planning your trip around the attractions is not only important but also doing the research and finding out about the interesting hotels in London. There are a variety of London hotels available for lodge but be sure to find the best one to suit your needs for a comfortable and memorable experience.