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Located in the heart of [poi=11155]Le Marais[/poi], this hotel is perfect for a really romantic stay. From the moment you enter the house decorated with museum-worthy objects and furniture, you are transported to the 18th century. Caron de Beaumarchais has 19 rooms all decorated differently, each more beautiful than the last. It's a 3-star hotel and, despite its wonderful old vibe, it has all the modern amenities and, oh, surprise surprise, it's not that expensive.

The Sens hotel now houses the Forney Library of Fine Arts, but in the past it had quite peculiar guests such as Cardinal Pellevé (who died in a fit of rage when he learned that the Protestant Henry IV had entered Paris) and the libertine Margaret of Valois (ex-wife of the same king who beheaded an old lover because he had killed her favorite lover). Besides these fun stories, it's best building, it was recently restored and is one of the few preserved medieval buildings in Paris. To get there take the metro to Pont-Marie station. Closed on holidays.

The Fénelon Hotel is beautifully decorated and is in Buffault de Paris, in the 9th district, a place of great nightlife, bars, restaurants, but also with theaters and concert halls close by. By day there are several gourmet shops in nearby Des Martyrs street that leads to Montmartre. The rooms are a little small, but they have TV with international channels, hair drier, wireless internet, etc. A single room is 70 euros, 88 for a double and 95 for a triple (per night). They serve breakfast, lunch and then you have to dine out. Line 7, Poissoniere stop is nearby and the center of Paris is 15 minutes away.

Europe Liege Hotel is just off the Metro stop Liege, on line 13. Within a 10 minute walk you'll find the Saint Lazare shopping district, with the main train station that bears the same name. The trains here leave for Normandy and the Northeast of France. The Europe Liege is a two star hotel, housed in an old building in the neighborhood. Line 13 is convenient to the Champs Elysées, Montparnasse. It's a nice hotel, where they serve breakfast in a cellar, with stone walls and semicircular ceiling. Double rooms cost 85 euros per night. They are a bit old, but comfortable, the decor could be updated a little. Down at the front desk they can help you with your stay in Paris and tell you the places you cannot miss.

The Pernety hotel is on Raymond Losserand Street, it's a small hotel with only 20 rooms. It's quiet but on the street there are several theaters, restaurants and bars. It's nice as Pernety metro line 13 is right next door. Few people can offer this level of service and character. Rooms are 60 for a single, 70 for a double and 80 for a triple - wireless internet access is included in the price though breakfast isn't (6 euros/person). There is a bathroom with shower and the rooms are simple, clean and without much charm. You can enter the rooms from noon.

One of the most important factors when choosing a hotel in such a touristy city is location. If, on top of a great location, you find a hotel that’s affordable and comfortable, well…you can say that you've found the perfect place. Hotel Little Palace combines all of these qualities: comfort, location, and proximity to the metro, [poi=93316]Les Halles[/poi], and the business areas. The building itself is gorgeous, as are the views from the rooms. If you’re looking for a little fortification before heading out to the museums, you can have a drink in the hotel bar while admiring the elegant ceilings and windows. The prices run between 175 and 250 for a double room, depending on the season.

The Best Western Bretagne Montparnasse is in the heart of the Montparnasse district. All rooms have TV, telephone, bathroom, hairdryer, radio, cot, desk, safe, air conditioning, heating and minibar. The hotel has an elevator, wi-fi, fax service, babysitting, breakfast buffet, room service and laundry facilities

The first time we stayed in Paris, it was at a little place in Montmartre which we would never have found if not for the bus which took us there from the airport. It was in the middle of a hill in a not-so-great neighborhood near Pigalle in the north of Paris. The second time, we stayed at Banlieu, located in a rather ugly industrial area. The only upside was that there was a metro stop nearby but it was still a pain getting to the center of the city. The last time, we were looking for a hotel close to Ópera and found this place. It’s very nice and, while a bit pricey, it’s worth it to spend a bit extra to really be able to enjoy the few days you’re spending in Paris. Otherwise, you’re sure to spend the same money on taxis!