There are more than 1,000 lodging options in Paris, and they run the gamut from chic little bohemian hotels with plenty of character to palatial 4-star hotels with plenty of luxury. While it is possible to find a relative deal in Paris, more often than not, you will pay a high price, especially for location.
Famous for being the centrepiece in the final episodes of Sex and the City, the Hotel Plaza Athenee deserves to have a place among the most luxurious and beautiful of Paris’ hotels. It is known as much for its restaurant as it is for it stylish decor. This palatial hotel, which dates back to 1911, sits comfortably between the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees, so the location can’t get more perfect.
Hotel Familia, located in the Latin Quarter, is a perfect choice for those who are looking for stylish Parisian accommodations but that have a budget to consider. Some guest rooms overlook Notre Dame, and they are amply soundproofed from the busy streets outside. The rooms are a bit small, which is typical of a hotel of this type in Paris, but they are clean and well-appointed.
The Marais district of the city doesn’t see as much tourist traffic as other areas, which might make it an ideal place to seek out lodging if you are looking for out of the way-type accommodations. Hotel Jules and Jim is a new hotel in the district, and it is perfect for those who have trendy tastes and prefer to be a little avant garde.