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Paris apartments: a few good picks

20 Saturday Aug 2016

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Tourists are in luck this year. There are a glut of vacation rentals at attractive prices. We all know the probable reasons.

I recently trolled the scene at HomeAway/V.R.B.O. and other reputable agency sites and have come up with the following recommendations. Note: I don’t accept kickbacks, the listings are strictly my own.

A few tips: 1. Always check out the square footage. 2. Read the reviews. 3. Know if there is an elevator, if not how many steps to the apartment. 4. Street or neighbor noise?  5. Internet a must.  6. Proximity to metro/public transportation/city center. 7. Go to “street view” in Google Maps (see if there is construction going on). 8. Kitchen…stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave?). 9. Bathroom….nice shower?  10. Where’s the bed? Is this really a studio? Foldout?  11. Fall: When does the heat get turned on? 12. Don’t be afraid to ask the landlord questions. 13. All inclusive price?  Refundable deposit…when. 14. Who will be there to give you the keys (fee if your plane is late?)  15. How do they accept payment.  Make it easy. Normally you don’t have to sign contracts, give them your passport number. Book using Visa or PayPal most secure. Bank transfers costly.

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The apartments:

Three from Welcome2France.com, an agency easy to work with offering a nice range of properties:

Champs Elysées – Faubourg Saint Honoré III
http://www.welcome2france.com/?apartments=633&situation=Paris

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Passy – Trocadero I
http://www.welcome2france.com/?apartments=673&situation=Paris

Saint Germain des Pres – Prince
http://www.welcome2france.com/?apartments=584&situation=Paris

Some others I randomly chose that are well priced on HomeAway/V.R.B.O.

Rue De La Roquette  https://www.vrbo.com/285742    Average $97/night

Rue Danielle Casanova – PARIS 1  https://www.vrbo.com/1462482a   Average $126/night, sleeps 4

Apart Galerie Vivienne  https://www.vrbo.com/960784a  Average $129

In upcoming blogs I’ll be showcasing more vacation rentals that I consider bargains.  Here’s hoping you find the perfect “home away from home.” Once you unpack your bags and are settled, start walking…….

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9 pet friendly Paris hotels

09 Monday May 2016

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Let’s face it. We all love our dogs and miss them big time when vacation time rolls around. Long plane rides are prohibitive and most hotels don’t entertain the canine crowd. But there’s good news. Some hotels in Paris are realizing pet lovers are big business and  opening their properties to pampered poodles, discriminating daschunds and reluctantly . . . goofy golden retrievers.  Be sure to heed the weight limits in these listings:

SAINT JAMES PARIS
43 Avenue Bugeaud, 75116

The mansion was originally built by the widow of French prime minister, Adolphe Thiers, to provide a learning centre for some of France’s most talented students. Double rooms from $400.75. Owners charged 30 euros per dog.   http://www.saint-james-paris.com

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HÔTEL LES DAMES DU PANTHÉON
19 Place du Panthéon, 75005     www.hotellesdamesdupantheon.com/en/

The fifth and sixth floors have panoramic views over Paris’ rooftops. $140/night. Small dogs under 10kg can stay for £15 a night

FOUR SEASONS George V Paris
31 Avenue George V
Paris 75008

Rooms from $1375/night. One pet under 7 kilos is allowed for no additional fee.

HOTEL DE BUCI
22 Rue Buci
Paris 75006

Rooms start at $230/night. One small pet is allowed for no additional fee. Please note that pets are not allowed in the breakfast area.

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ATEL NOUVEL EIFFEL HOTEL
5 Rue Des Volontaires
Paris 75015

One pet is allowed for a fee of 15 euros per night. Please note that pets are not allowed in the restaurants or bar.  $87

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BEST WESTERN EMPIRE ULYSSES , 3 Rue De Montenotte, Paris 75017
Pets are welcome for an additional fee of 5 euros per night. $134

HOTEL LE COMPOSTELLE LE MARAIS
31 Rue Du Roi De Sicile
Paris 75004     http://www.lecompostelle.com/en/

One pet is allowed for no additional fee. Please note that pets are not allowed anywhere in the public areas.  $123

SEVRES SAINT GERMAIN HOTEL, 22 Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris    $139

HÔTEL DUPOND-SMITH
2 rue des Guillemites, 75004

Dogs stay for free, and the hotel can provide bowls and food on request.   $300

Now, go walk the dog. Here is your guide, all walks are free.

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Paris Hostels: super économique way to stay

28 Friday Aug 2015

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One star hotels are always unpredictable: bad neighborhoods, shoddy interiors, thin walls, borderline linens. The alternative: hostels. The best are located in arrondissements  9 to 15 and 17 to 20. I like Yves Robert in the 18th, Saint Christopher’s in the 10th and 19th and Generator in the 19th. They start around $46. Some even have private rooms that match the one star hotel prices. Here’s a listing of recommended establishments:

Ducks 3 Hostel
place Etienne Pernet – 75015  – 100 beds

Perfect Hotel & Hostel
9 rue Rodier – 75009 – 74 beds
 

The Loft Boutique Hostel & Hotel
70 rue Julien Lacroix – 75020
120 beds (no under-18s allowed)
www.theloft-paris.com
  
+33(0)142024202 manager@theloft-paris.com

Vintage Boutique Hostel
73 rue de Dunkerque – 75009 – 128 beds
www.vintage-hostel.com
+33(0)140161640 contact@vintage-hostel.com

Generator Paris
9-11 place du Colonel Fabien 75010

HOSTEL Generator

With nearly 950 beds, its rooftop garden, bar, restaurant and patio, Generator Paris is the largest hostel in Europe. It has a selection of premium bedrooms some of which have a terrace and luxury dorms with private bathroom. Fifteen minute walk from Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord stations
www.generatorhostels.com/en
+33(0)681050632 solene.bessemoulin@generatorhostels.com

FIAP Jean Monnet
30 rue Cabanis – 75014 – 500 beds
www.fiap.asso.fr/index-en.html

Mije: 3 hostels
6 rue de Fourcy / 11 rue du Fauconnier / 12 rue des Barres  – 430 beds in total
www.mije.com/en/accueil
6 rue de Fourcy / 11 rue du Fauconnier / 12 rue des Barres –
+33 (0)1 42 74 23 45 info@mije.com

International Youth Hostel
Network: www.hifrance.org

Le d’Artagnan youth hostel:
80 rue de Vitruve – 75020 – 440 beds
+33 (0)1 40 32 34 52
artagroupe@hifrance.org

Yves-Robert Youth Hostel
20 esplanade Nathalie Sarraute 75018 – 330 beds (in an eco-district)
+33(0)143589600 +33(0)140388792

BVJ
BVJ Louvre: 200 beds
20 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau 75001 Paris
Olga Benjebara +33(0)153009090
BVJ Opéra – Trinité: 134 beds 1 rue de la Tour des Dames 75009 Paris
Hamid Taiati
+33 (0)1 42 36 88 18
BVJ Quartier Latin: 112 beds
44 rue des Bernardins – 75005 Paris
Rémi Jean
+33 (0)1 43 29 34 80
BVJ Champs-Élysées – Monceau:
140 beds
12 rue Léon Jost – 75017 Paris Lesly Hasiuk
+33 (0)1 42 67 20 40

Paris International
Accommodation Centres, 159 rue de Crimée – 75019
CISP Maurice Ravel: 198 beds
6 avenue Maurice Ravel – 75012 Paris
CISP Kellermann: 400 beds
17 boulevard Kellermann – 75013 Paris

St Christopher’s Inn Canal:
370 beds
St Christopher’s Inn Gare du Nord:
588 beds
5 rue de Dunkerque – 75010 Paris
http://www.bookbeds.com   
+33 (0)1 70 08 52 22

Peace and Love Hostel
Rue la Fayette · Simple dorms & private rooms with en suite showers, plus a lively pub & free WiFi.

For a complete rundown go to: http://www.hostels.com/paris/france

And of course, don’t go anywhere without your copy of No Worries Paris.