Paris, France
Mona Lisa's smile, the immense height of the Eiffel Tower, and the illuminated Seine River at night are a few sights that cameras do not due justice. Take a trip to Paris, France and see these sights up close and personal. If you are worried about financing a trip to Paris, the good news is that you can visit Paris on the cheap. To save money, sip French wine at a sidewalk cafe, pack a fresh baked baguette with cheese and picnic in one of Paris' many lush parks, criss-cross the city on the Paris Metro, and stay at one of Paris' many cheap, boutique hotels. WIth 1500 hotels in Paris, if you do your research, you can find a hotel at a budget price that may rival a hotel down the street that costs twice as much.
Hotel Chopin
A registered historic landmark, the Hotel Chopin is located in one of Paris' hidden "passages", or glass-roofed, narrow pedestrian shopping arcades. You'll enter the charming reception area with a sculpture of Chopin, classical music playing, and a spiral staircase up to the 36 rooms. Rooms are painted in soft yellows, blues, and melons and are basic but comfortable, and quiet since no rooms face the street. Staying at the Hotel Chopin, you are a ten minute walk to the Grand Magasins and the best shopping in Paris, and a 20 minute stroll to the Louvre Museum. Rooms start at 76 euros per night as of March 2010.
Hotel Chopin
10 Boulevard Montmartre
46 Passage Jouffroy
Paris, France 75009
+33-01-47-70-58-10
hotelbretonnerie.com
Mama Shelter
Voted Best Business Hotel of 2009 by CNBC, it is amazing that rooms start at Mama Shelter for 79 euros per night as of March 2010. Named after the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter", Mama Shelter's goal was to create a hip, high-tech hotel on a rock bottom budget. High-end designer Philip Starck met the challenge by renovating an old parking garage in the 20th arrondissement and creating comfortable, modern rooms with 24 inch iMacs with free Wi-FI to watch DVDs, charge your iPod, or surf the web; microwave ovens and minibars for snacks; high thread count fluffy, white bedding, and modern bathrooms with glass showers. The on-site bar is a popular meeting place for young Parisians due to the Mama Shelter's commitment to nourish local talent with live music nights.
Mama Shelter
109 rue de Bagnolet
Paris, France 75020
+33-01-43-48-48-48
mamashelter.com
Hotel Beaumarchais
Located in the colorful Marais area of Paris and the club culture on funky rue Oberkampf, Hotel Beaumarchais is a good choice if you want to stay in a young, hip area and enjoy the nightlife. Rooms start at 110 euros per night as of March 2010, and are spacious by Parisian standards. Fun design touches include bright, primary colored interiors, curvy headboards, multi-colored design mosaics in the modern bathrooms, and artwork by local Parisian artists displayed in the lobby. The Hotel Beaumarchais staff focuses on personal touches, such as breakfast served at any time if you want to sleep in after a late night out. For larger parties, the Hotel Beaumarchais contains two triple rooms with a double-bed and a twin bed.
Hotel Beaumarchais
3 rue Oberkampf
Paris, France 75011
+33-01-53-36-86-86
hotelbeaumarchais.com
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