RI830

I am traveling to Europe for the first time next month.

Trying to get some suggestions on affordable and/or convienent travel from London-Paris.
Also looking for hotel suggestions in Paris for the wife and I. Looking to stay near the Eiffel Tower if able.

Thanks guys and gals.

Brokeasspot

It's been to long since I've been to help, but look farther down in the forum under the layover section. Might be able to get some info there! Have fun!!!

NowCorporate

London/Paris - two cities where you might as well forget that "affordable" word...

The high speed rail is the way to get between the two. It makes a day trip possible. Travels between St Pancras and Gare du Nord and I think its about $250 round trip.

Paris - my wife has joined me on a few stays there. Its probably my favorite city as its so easy to get around and never boring. I wouldn't stay anywhere near the Eiffel Tower, its just a very touristy and noisy area, best visited briefly by Metro.

Our favorite area is Montmartre. Its the hilly, artist area near the Sacre Coeur. Tons of sightseeing, markets, and great restaurants. A central, nice hotel is the Terass Terrass Hôtel ? Hotel If you have any relationship with Dassault or Signature Le Bourget they usually have good rates.

Another area I like is the Left Bank area of St Germaine Des Pres. Its the trendy area along the Seine.

We did one stay at a nice hotel in the 17th district called the Hotel Banville. Great, large rooms and great rates. Its in a quiet area, kind of like a NY upper west side) but only about 100ft from a Metro station. Our room had a great Eiffel Tower view. Again, the room was very big, especially by Paris standards. ~ 4 star Hotel Paris - Hotel de Banville - Luxury hotel Paris 17 : Hotel Champs Elysees Paris - OFFICIAL WEBSITE

My .02 is to avoid anything along the Champs and any of the bigger chain hotels like in le Defense area. Its not the city to be a Marriott lover....all you will be doing is wasting time walking and taking the metro to the best areas.

Enjoy!

RI830

Now Corporate,

I checked out those two hotels you listed. They look great but are over my budget unfortunately.

Any other suggestions that might be around 200 Euros/night?

We are really excited about this trip, wish i had more coin to blow!
Thanks guys

2StgTurbine

https://www.airbnb.com/

Much better than a hotel. More options, more room, cheaper, and better locations. When I went to Paris, I was a 5 min walk from the Eiffel Tower and a 30 seconds walk from a metro station. I had an entire apartment for $120 US a night.

UnusualAttitude

If you've got Marriott Points have a look at the Renaissance Vendome. Great location with a very attentive staff and excellent concierge.


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WARich

At least 12 or so years ago I stayed at the Hotel du Bois near the Arc de Triomphe. Close to the subway and at least back then there was a nice coffee shop near by and a great bistro for dinner down the street. Hotel was nice, clean and wasn't expensive.
http://www.hoteldubois.com/uk/index.php

Edit: of course it looks like the rates have increased since then, but check it out.

AKpilot

Check out ricksteves.com go to travel tips and surf around. Tripadvisor.com and hotels.com are also good. Best European travel tip. Take half the clothes and twice the money you will think you need. In France try to dress up a bit and learn a few words of French. I would not wear clothes that advertise your school or favorite sports team or beer or your night at the monster truck rally.

boxmover

If you have time the cheap way from London to Paris is by bus. Very cheap but it will take most of a day, or an overnight if you are good at sleeping on buses.

E2CMaster

I stayed at Hotel Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel.

Forget the price, but it was reasonable.. Maybe $210/US night.