How to Choose Paris hotels

March 19, 2009 by VacationGuru  
Filed under Paris

When choosing a hotel to stay at in Paris, it can be a little difficult for someone unfamiliar with the city, since there are so many to choose from.  Paris has a wide variety of hotels – from upscale 5 star palaces to tiny budget accommodations tucked away in the back corner of the city.  Most, however are within walking distance to historical places.

Paris, has over 500 nice hotels to choose from. Before leaving for Paris, you should research accommodations over the internet or check with your local travel agent.  Another way of rating hotels in Paris are stars.  The more stars a hotel has, the better they are.  The higher the number of stars, the better staff, room and amenities you have. Generally, it’s a good idea to choose at least a 3 star hotel.

To choose a hotel in Paris, first you need to decide with you want.  Contact your local travel agent or research through the Internet.  This way you can look at pictures of rooms, get an idea of the cost and check out the area around the hotel.

When picking a place to stay in Paris, you should first decide where you would like to be – near a historical site, the gardens, near the bank, etc.  This is the first way to step in locating hotel accommodations.

You should also make a list of your requirements.  For instance, do you want to have a restaurant in the hotel?  Most hotels in Paris have restaurants, but what about an internet connection?  You might also want to be bear shipping, museums etc.  So write down the amenities that you require.

How do I choose areas to sightsee?

Paris offers such a wide variety of areas to visit that sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what you want to do.

There are shopping malls but to really get the flavor of shopping in Paris, go to one of the flea markets around the city.

Paris has 13 underground subways, as well as taxi and bus service.

You might also consider booking a tour or hiring a tour guide so you can get to know the city.  You can also choose from a variety of tours so you’ll be able to see the things that interest you the most.

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