Choosing the perfect hotel involves more than just a quick online search. Every detail, from location and amenities to whether you're traveling solo or with friends, matters in finding a place that truly fits your needs and style.
Understanding the French hotel star rating system can help ...
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Five of My Favorite Left Bank Hotels
I take pride in recommending venues I've experienced. While I don't often stay in hotels in Paris, I've stayed at these and highly recommend them. All are in my preferred left bank neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and walking distance to major tourist attractions.
Hotel Pont Royal ...
Room Service at the Bristol Hotel
One of the best things about staying in a hotel is room service. What could be better than having a sumptuous breakfast and hot coffee brought to you in the morning?
Room service always seemed so extravagant and over-the-top. But, after listening to a girlfriend tell me all the things she loves ...
Foyer International des Etudiantes
Wandering near Boulevard Saint-Michel recently, I couldn’t resist turning the corner to see my old residence hall at 93—my home-away-from-home so many years ago. That summer, while studying at the Alliance Française, I had stayed there for a few weeks, and walking past it again brought a rush of ...
Hôtel de Crillon
Even though it was a holiday weekend and things were relatively quiet in the city, I am resolved to make the most of my time in Paris and go out as often as possible.
After dinner last night, I headed to the piano bar at the Hôtel de Crillon to have a drink and listen to some live ...
