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How To Choose The Perfect Paris Hotel
There are more than
1500 hotels in Paris. How can you find the perfect accommodation that suits your needs and desires? Don't worry, we're here to help you do just that. We'll start by explaining the city's neighborhoods, what hotel ratings mean, and the types of hotels you'll find in Paris. Then we'll guide you through the process of choosing a hotel that will make your trip even more memorable.
Spoiler Alert…
There are two types of travelers –
1 — Those for whom a hotel is only
a bed and a place to leave your luggage. These travelers reason that, since they want to spend all their time exploring the City of Light, why spend more money than you have to on a hotel? And then there are —
2 — Travelers who want a complete
experience, who want to make the most of their short time in Paris, who want to be treated just a little bit special. For these folks a great hotel experience is part of the package — be it romantic, charming, cozy, or downright luxurious.
We, dear Reader,
are most definitely in the latter group. And we want you, too, to feel special while you're in Paris — to make every aspect of your trip something to look back on with fondness. We don't want to direct you to uncomfortable accommodations or hotels located in the outer limits of Paris. When we send you to Paris we want you to have a nice level of comfort, even in hotels that are affordable. Those are exactly, and only, the types of hotels we'll recommend.
Let's start with
a little bit of basic Paris hotel information.
What to Look (Out) For
Floor Numbering
In France, there is the ground floor
(rez de chaussée)
and above that is the first floor
(premier Ă©tage)
— although it's what is called the
second floor
in North America. So, remember that, if you book a room on the
2eme Ă©tage
, you'll have two flights of stairs to climb, and so on. Keep that in mind when you choose a Paris hotel. And that leads us to —
Elevators
It's very rare
to find a hotel that does not have an elevator, but be sure to check. It's also very rare to find a hotel with a large elevator. The buildings in the center of Paris date from before the invention of
lifts
, as our British friends call them, and they have been retrofitted into whatever small space can be found. You may have to send your bags up in more that one trip.
Getting Around
The easiest and best way to get around
in Paris is to use the Metro system. It's cheap, easy, safe and gets you anywhere you want to go on one ticket. So, try to choose a hotel that is convenient to a Metro station.
Find Your Paris Hotel: Choosing The Right Area
Paris hotels book up fast, and a good location saves time every day. This search pulls together 4- and 5-star stays with strong reviews across key neighborhoods, so you compare options quickly and book with confidence.
Select the Neighborhood
Our advice is simple.
You're going to want to be located in a central neighborhood, near a Metro stop, with a
boulangerie
nearby, and close to the things you want to see. If you have a room with a view, so much the better! Paris has seventeen official administrative districts, called arrondissements, but we also like to think of Paris as a collection of distinct neighborhoods that may or may not be defined by an arrondissement. (Side note: in 2020 arrondissements 1 through 4 were amalgamated into one administrative district, now called
Paris Central
.)
Because Paris has
such a great Metro and bus system, we sometimes choose to stay in one of the higher-numbered arrondissements, like the 15th or the 17th. As long as we're near a Metro station it's easy to get anywhere we want to go. That said, here are the areas we like staying in the most —
The Latin Quarter, around Rue Monge
…
Saint-Germain, in the southern part
…
The 7th Arrondissement, either near the 6th or in the Rue Cler area
…
Ternes, between the Arc de Triomphe and
Place des Ternes
…
The part of the Marais in the former 3rd Arrondissement
…
A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise
A dinner cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Paris lit up at night without racing across town. This 2.5-hour cruise serves classic French cuisine on an all-glass boat, so the views stay with you as the landmarks slide by.
Paris Hotel Classification – The Star System
On virtually every hotel
building, website, booking site or review you're bound to see each hotel rated with stars. How do you interpret these ratings? Well, there are stars and then there are stars.
An official French government
tourist agency inspects all hotels and awards between one and five stars, or — at the top of the heap — the
ultra-luxe "Palace" designation
. The government rating system is based on room size, bathrooms (hotels with shared bathrooms can't get above one star), the size of the reception area, if the staff speak another European language, and, for the four and five-star ratings, valet parking, room service, and larger rooms.
The handful of hotels
that are awarded the
Palace
designation have things like Michelin-starred restaurants, a high staff-to-guest ratio, luxurious decor, and usually a spa and pool.
How Our Ratings Work
Superb Plus
= 93%+ Travelers Rating
Superb
= 88%+ Travelers Rating
Highly Rated Plus
= 85%+ Travelers Rating
Highly Rated
= 80%+ Travelers Rating
However, most reviewers
devise their own rating systems. Our system, for instance, is based on guest ratings, their experience, the French government star rating, and our own experience. We don't rate only by the government system, but it certainly influences us in things like room size, staffing, amenities, and decor. In the end, we only recommend hotels that have superior offerings and superior ratings. We try to include as many factors as possible. (Of course, a 3-star hotel we recommend is likely be a bit less posh than a 4-star hotel, and will cost less, too!)
Check our recommendations in the following categories –
The Essential Versailles Day Trip
Versailles is unforgettable, but the crowds can slow the visit to a crawl. A guided tour keeps the day moving with easier entry, the palace highlights explained, time in the gardens, and maybe even a stop at Marie Antoinette's estate.
What to Expect From a Paris Hotel
Size
Compared to what
you may be used to, Paris is a crowded, expensive city where space is at a premium. So it's not surprising that, in general, Paris hotel rooms will likely be smaller than accommodations you've had in other cities.
Expect to be a little cozy,
but that doesn't have to mean uncomfortable. Look for rooms with enough storage space for your clothes, luggage and other items. Being able to keep a room neat and tidy will make it that much more comfortable. If you're going to have a computer, find a room that has desk space and free WIFI as well. Oddly, some of the most expensive hotels may still charge a fee for Internet connection.
Service
Except in upper-tier
and luxury hotels, don't expect help getting your luggage to your room. If you need help, though, don't hesitate to ask when you check in. (Another reason to pack light!)
Room service is not
a common feature in Paris, except, again, in upper-tier hotels. Most hotels do offer a breakfast (often in a converted basement
cave
) but we recommend you instead go to a nearby
boulangerie
or café for croissants and
café crême
. By the way, don't expect an "English" or "American" style breakfast in Paris. It's more normally coffee and pastry, perhaps with some fruit. | |||||||||
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[Michelin 3-Star Restaurants](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/michelin-3-star-restaurants-paris.html)
[6 Michelin-Star Restaurants](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/5-michelin-restaurants.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/top-rated-paris-restaurants.html)
- [More Paris Fun]()
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/day-trips-to-champagne.html)
#### [Visit the Champagne Region](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/day-trips-to-champagne.html)
#### [Historic Churches](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-churches.html)
[Notre Dame Cathedral](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/notre-dame-cathedral-paris.html)
[La Sainte Chapelle](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/la-sainte-chapelle-paris.html)
[See all…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-churches.html)
#### [Paris Miscellanea](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-facts.html)
[Napoleon's Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/napoleons-paris.html)
[Hemingway's Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/hemingways-paris.html)
[Medieval Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/medieval-paris.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-facts.html)
#### [Paris Hidden Gems](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-hidden-gems-and-cultural-walks.html)
[Les Halles Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/les-halles-paris.html)
[Impressionists In Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/impressionists-in-paris.html)
[Arcades of Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/arcades-of-paris.html)
[See all…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-hidden-gems-and-cultural-walks.html)
#### [You Ask, We Answer](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-questions.html)
[Paris Hotels for Christmas?](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-hotels-for-christmas.html)
[Best Restaurants in the 8th?](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-restaurants-8th-arrondissement.html)
[Best Way To Visit Versailles?](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/palace-of-versailles-visit.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-questions.html)
#### [Paris Gardens & Parks](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-gardens.html)
[Jardin des Tuileries](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/jardin-des-tuileries-paris.html)
[Jardin des Plantes](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/jardin-des-plantes-paris.html)
[Palais Royal](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/palais-royal-paris.html)
[See all…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-gardens.html)
#### [Unusual Paris Sights](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-sights.html)
[Pere Lachaise Cemetery](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/pere-lachaise-cemetery.html)
[The Catacombs](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-catacombs.html)
[See all…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-sights.html)
#### [Top Ten Lists](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-top-ten-lists.html)
[10 Tips For Visiting Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/tips-for-visiting-paris.html)
[7 Vestiges of Roman Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/roman-paris.html)
[13 Hidden Places In Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/hidden-places-in-paris.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-top-ten-lists.html)
#### [Walking Tours](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/walking-tours-of-paris.html)
[Top 10 Walking Tours](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/10-best-walking-tours-in-paris.html)
[Mysterious Walking Tours](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/mysterious-walking-tours.html)
[See all…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/walking-tours-of-paris.html)
- [Essentials]()
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris.html)
#### [What's On When You're Here](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris.html)
#### [Airports & Transfers](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-airport-transfers.html)
[Airport Transfers](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-airport-transfers.html)
[Paris Airports](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-airports.html)
[Airport Taxis](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-airport-transfers-taxi.html)
#### [Getting Around Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/getting-around-in-paris.html)
[The Paris Metro](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-metro.html)
[Paris Metro Tickets](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-metro-tickets.html)
[Paris Taxis](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-taxis.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/getting-around-in-paris.html)
#### [Paris Travel Guide](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-travel-guide.html)
[Where To Stay In Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/where-to-stay-in-paris.html)
[Top 10 Tips For Travelers](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/top-paris-tips-for-travelers.html)
[Choose The Perfect Hotel](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/how-to-choose-a-paris-hotel.html)
[What to Pack for Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/what-to-pack-for-paris.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-travel-guide.html)
#### [Paris Essentials](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/how-to-choose-a-paris-hotel.html)
[What's On When You're Here](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris.html)
[Where to Stay in Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/where-to-stay-in-paris.html)
[Seine River Dinner Cruises](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html)
[Paris Restaurant Guide](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-restaurant-guide.html)
[Visiting Versailles](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/chateau-de-versailles-tours.html)
[The Eiffel Tower](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/eiffel-tower-tours.html)
[The Louvre Museum](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/louvre-art-museum-tours.html)
#### [Train Travel](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/train-travel-in-france.html)
[Train Travel From Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/train-travel-from-paris.html)
[Eurostar: London & Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/eurostar-london-to-paris.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/train-travel-in-france.html)
#### [Paris Arrondissements](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-arrondissements.html)
[The Marais](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/marais-paris.html)
[The Latin Quarter](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/the-latin-quarter-paris.html)
[Saint-Germain-des-Pres](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/st-germain-paris.html)
[See All…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-arrondissements.html)
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# How To Choose The Perfect Paris Hotel – *La Chambre Parfaite*
# How To Choose The Perfect Paris Hotel
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**There are more than** 1500 hotels in Paris. How can you find the perfect accommodation that suits your needs and desires? Don't worry, we're here to help you do just that. We'll start by explaining the city's neighborhoods, what hotel ratings mean, and the types of hotels you'll find in Paris. Then we'll guide you through the process of choosing a hotel that will make your trip even more memorable.
##### Our Top-Rated Hotels in Paris
1\. [**Hotel Monge…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/monge-paris7.en-gb.html?aid=347162) Our favorite hotel in Paris
2\. [**Hotel d'Aubusson…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/d-aubusson.en-gb.html?aid=347162) Paris Insiders Guide travelers' favorite
3\. [**Hotel Baume…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/baume-paris.en-gb.html?aid=347162) The Left Bank gem
4\. [**Hotel Le Crillon…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/de-crillon-paris.en-gb.html?aid=347162) Luxury on Place de la Concorde
1\. [**Hotel Monge…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/monge-paris7.en-gb.html?aid=347162)
2\. [**Hotel d'Aubusson…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/d-aubusson.en-gb.html?aid=347162)
3\. [**Hotel Baume…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/baume-paris.en-gb.html?aid=347162)
4\. [**Hotel Le Crillon…**](https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/de-crillon-paris.en-gb.html?aid=347162)
## Spoiler Alert…
[](http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/hotelbeausejour.en-gb.html?aid=347162)
##### There are two types of travelers –
**1 — Those for whom a hotel is only** a bed and a place to leave your luggage. These travelers reason that, since they want to spend all their time exploring the City of Light, why spend more money than you have to on a hotel? And then there are —
**2 — Travelers who want a complete** experience, who want to make the most of their short time in Paris, who want to be treated just a little bit special. For these folks a great hotel experience is part of the package — be it romantic, charming, cozy, or downright luxurious.
**We, dear Reader,** are most definitely in the latter group. And we want you, too, to feel special while you're in Paris — to make every aspect of your trip something to look back on with fondness. We don't want to direct you to uncomfortable accommodations or hotels located in the outer limits of Paris. When we send you to Paris we want you to have a nice level of comfort, even in hotels that are affordable. Those are exactly, and only, the types of hotels we'll recommend.
**Let's start with** a little bit of basic Paris hotel information.
Paris By Month: What's On When You're Here
[January](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-january.html) [February](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-february.html) [March](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-march.html) [April](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-april.html) [May](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-may.html) [June](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-june.html) [July](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-july.html) [August](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-august.html) [September](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-september.html) [October](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-october.html) [November](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-november.html) [December](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-december.html)
## What to Look (Out) For
##### Floor Numbering
**In France, there is the ground floor** *(rez de chaussée)* and above that is the first floor *(premier étage)* — although it's what is called the *second floor* in North America. So, remember that, if you book a room on the *2eme étage*, you'll have two flights of stairs to climb, and so on. Keep that in mind when you choose a Paris hotel. And that leads us to —
##### Elevators
**It's very rare** to find a hotel that does not have an elevator, but be sure to check. It's also very rare to find a hotel with a large elevator. The buildings in the center of Paris date from before the invention of *lifts*, as our British friends call them, and they have been retrofitted into whatever small space can be found. You may have to send your bags up in more that one trip.
##### Getting Around
**The easiest and best way to get around** in Paris is to use the Metro system. It's cheap, easy, safe and gets you anywhere you want to go on one ticket. So, try to choose a hotel that is convenient to a Metro station.
[Guide to Getting Around Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/getting-around-in-paris.html)
PARIS INSIDERS TIP
[](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?sid=06deba6c434ca459ee9492a1c9e0a3a1&aid=347162&class_interval=1&dtdisc=0&inac=0&index_postcard=0&keep_landing=1&label_click=undef&lang=en-us&lang_changed=1&postcard=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&shw_aparth=1&slp_r_match=0&ss=Paris%2C+Ile+de+France%2C+France&ss_all=0&ssb=empty&sshis=0&ssne=France&ssne_untouched=France&nflt=review_score%3D80%3Bht_id%3D204%3Bdistance%3D1000%3Bdistance%3D3000%3Bclass%3D4%3Bclass%3D5)
#### [Find Your Paris Hotel: Choosing The Right Area](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?sid=06deba6c434ca459ee9492a1c9e0a3a1&aid=347162&class_interval=1&dtdisc=0&inac=0&index_postcard=0&keep_landing=1&label_click=undef&lang=en-us&lang_changed=1&postcard=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&shw_aparth=1&slp_r_match=0&ss=Paris%2C+Ile+de+France%2C+France&ss_all=0&ssb=empty&sshis=0&ssne=France&ssne_untouched=France&nflt=review_score%3D80%3Bht_id%3D204%3Bdistance%3D1000%3Bdistance%3D3000%3Bclass%3D4%3Bclass%3D5)
Paris hotels book up fast, and a good location saves time every day. This search pulls together 4- and 5-star stays with strong reviews across key neighborhoods, so you compare options quickly and book with confidence.
[Search Paris Hotels →](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?sid=06deba6c434ca459ee9492a1c9e0a3a1&aid=347162&class_interval=1&dtdisc=0&inac=0&index_postcard=0&keep_landing=1&label_click=undef&lang=en-us&lang_changed=1&postcard=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&shw_aparth=1&slp_r_match=0&ss=Paris%2C+Ile+de+France%2C+France&ss_all=0&ssb=empty&sshis=0&ssne=France&ssne_untouched=France&nflt=review_score%3D80%3Bht_id%3D204%3Bdistance%3D1000%3Bdistance%3D3000%3Bclass%3D4%3Bclass%3D5)
## Select the Neighborhood
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-arrondissements.html)
**Our advice is simple.** You're going to want to be located in a central neighborhood, near a Metro stop, with a *boulangerie* nearby, and close to the things you want to see. If you have a room with a view, so much the better! Paris has seventeen official administrative districts, called arrondissements, but we also like to think of Paris as a collection of distinct neighborhoods that may or may not be defined by an arrondissement. (Side note: in 2020 arrondissements 1 through 4 were amalgamated into one administrative district, now called [Paris Central](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/9-things-we-bet-you-didn't-know-about-paris.html#paris-central).)
**Because Paris has** such a great Metro and bus system, we sometimes choose to stay in one of the higher-numbered arrondissements, like the 15th or the 17th. As long as we're near a Metro station it's easy to get anywhere we want to go. That said, here are the areas we like staying in the most —
- [**The Latin Quarter, around Rue Monge**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/the-latin-quarter-paris.html)
- [**Saint-Germain, in the southern part**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/st-germain-paris.html)
- [**The 7th Arrondissement, either near the 6th or in the Rue Cler area**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/7th-arrondissement-paris.html)
- [**Ternes, between the Arc de Triomphe and *Place des Ternes***…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/17th-arrondissement-paris.html)
- [**The part of the Marais in the former 3rd Arrondissement**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/marais-paris.html)
[The Best Paris Hotels – The Latin Quarter](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/latin-quarter-paris-hotels.html)
[The Best Paris Hotels – The Left Bank](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/left-bank-paris-hotels.html)
[The Best Paris Hotels – Montmartre](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/montmartre-hotels-paris.html)
PARIS INSIDERS TIP
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html)
#### [A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html)
A dinner cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Paris lit up at night without racing across town. This 2.5-hour cruise serves classic French cuisine on an all-glass boat, so the views stay with you as the landmarks slide by.
[Compare Dinner Cruises →](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html)
## Paris Hotel Classification – The Star System
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/four-star-hotels-in-paris.html)
**On virtually every hotel** building, website, booking site or review you're bound to see each hotel rated with stars. How do you interpret these ratings? Well, there are stars and then there are stars.
**An official French government** tourist agency inspects all hotels and awards between one and five stars, or — at the top of the heap — the [ultra-luxe "Palace" designation](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/palace-hotels-paris.html). The government rating system is based on room size, bathrooms (hotels with shared bathrooms can't get above one star), the size of the reception area, if the staff speak another European language, and, for the four and five-star ratings, valet parking, room service, and larger rooms.
**The handful of hotels** that are awarded the *Palace* designation have things like Michelin-starred restaurants, a high staff-to-guest ratio, luxurious decor, and usually a spa and pool.
##### How Our Ratings Work
**Superb Plus** = 93%+ Travelers Rating
**Superb** = 88%+ Travelers Rating
**Highly Rated Plus** = 85%+ Travelers Rating
**Highly Rated** = 80%+ Travelers Rating
**However, most reviewers** devise their own rating systems. Our system, for instance, is based on guest ratings, their experience, the French government star rating, and our own experience. We don't rate only by the government system, but it certainly influences us in things like room size, staffing, amenities, and decor. In the end, we only recommend hotels that have superior offerings and superior ratings. We try to include as many factors as possible. (Of course, a 3-star hotel we recommend is likely be a bit less posh than a 4-star hotel, and will cost less, too!)
##### Check our recommendations in the following categories –
[Preferred 5-Star Hotels in Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/preferred-five-star-hotels-paris.html)
[The 10 Best 4-Star Hotels](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/four-star-hotels-in-paris.html)
[The Top 3-Star Hotels in Paris](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/three-star-hotels-in-paris.html)
[Affordable Paris Hotels](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/affordable-paris-hotels.html)
PARIS INSIDERS TIP
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/skip-the-line-versailles-tours.html)
#### [The Essential Versailles Day Trip](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/skip-the-line-versailles-tours.html)
Versailles is unforgettable, but the crowds can slow the visit to a crawl. A guided tour keeps the day moving with easier entry, the palace highlights explained, time in the gardens, and maybe even a stop at Marie Antoinette's estate.
[Compare Versailles Tours →](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/skip-the-line-versailles-tours.html)
## What to Expect From a Paris Hotel
##### Size
**Compared to what** you may be used to, Paris is a crowded, expensive city where space is at a premium. So it's not surprising that, in general, Paris hotel rooms will likely be smaller than accommodations you've had in other cities.
**Expect to be a little cozy,** but that doesn't have to mean uncomfortable. Look for rooms with enough storage space for your clothes, luggage and other items. Being able to keep a room neat and tidy will make it that much more comfortable. If you're going to have a computer, find a room that has desk space and free WIFI as well. Oddly, some of the most expensive hotels may still charge a fee for Internet connection.
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| [**Eiffel Tower Fast-Track Tours**](https://www.getyourguide.com/paris-l16/paris-eiffel-tower-summit-or-second-floor-access-t62484/?partner_id=UG4ZIJY&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=widget-photo-eiffel-tower) Skip the famously long lines and head straight to the top of the Eiffel Tower. With a guide to lead the way, you'll be taking in the panoramic views while everyone else is still waiting below. [**Go Straight to the Top**…](https://www.getyourguide.com/paris-l16/paris-eiffel-tower-summit-or-second-floor-access-t62484/?partner_id=UG4ZIJY&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=widget-photo-eiffel-tower) |
##### Service
**Except in upper-tier** and luxury hotels, don't expect help getting your luggage to your room. If you need help, though, don't hesitate to ask when you check in. (Another reason to pack light!)
**Room service is not** a common feature in Paris, except, again, in upper-tier hotels. Most hotels do offer a breakfast (often in a converted basement *cave*) but we recommend you instead go to a nearby *boulangerie* or café for croissants and *café crême*. By the way, don't expect an "English" or "American" style breakfast in Paris. It's more normally coffee and pastry, perhaps with some fruit.
## Paris Planning Guides
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| [ Boutique Hotels](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-boutique-hotels.html) | [ Latin Quarter Hotels](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/latin-quarter-paris-hotels.html) | [ Luxury 5-Star Hotels](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/preferred-five-star-hotels-paris.html) | [ Left Bank Hotels](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/left-bank-paris-hotels.html) |
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| [Discover What's On When You're Here](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris.html) [• April 2026 Things to Do…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-april.html) [• Easter in Paris…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/easter-in-paris.html) [• May 2026 Things to Do…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-may.html) [• June 2026 Things to Do…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-june.html) [• July 2026 Things to Do…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-july.html) [• August 2026 Things to Do…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris-august.html) [• Month-by-Month Calendar…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/things-to-do-in-paris.html) |
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| [Paris Essential \#1: Seine Dinner Cruise](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html) [](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html) [Evening Seine River Cruise + A Classic French Meal](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html) |
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| [Paris Essential \#2: Chateau de Versailles](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/chateau-de-versailles-tours.html) [](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/chateau-de-versailles-tours.html) [Visit the Magnificent Chateau & Gardens of the Royal Estate](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/chateau-de-versailles-tours.html) |
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| [Paris Essential \#3: The Louvre Museum](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/louvre-art-museum-tours.html) [](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/louvre-art-museum-tours.html) [Take in the Best of the Louvre, Bypass the Long Lines](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/louvre-art-museum-tours.html) |
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| [Paris Essential \#4: The Eiffel Tower](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/eiffel-tower-tours.html) [](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/eiffel-tower-tours.html) [Skip the Line and Enjoy the Views of Paris from Above](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/eiffel-tower-tours.html) |
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| Readable Markdown | How To Choose The Perfect Paris Hotel – *La Chambre Parfaite*
How To Choose The Perfect Paris Hotel
**There are more than** 1500 hotels in Paris. How can you find the perfect accommodation that suits your needs and desires? Don't worry, we're here to help you do just that. We'll start by explaining the city's neighborhoods, what hotel ratings mean, and the types of hotels you'll find in Paris. Then we'll guide you through the process of choosing a hotel that will make your trip even more memorable.
## Spoiler Alert…
[](http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/hotelbeausejour.en-gb.html?aid=347162)
##### There are two types of travelers –
**1 — Those for whom a hotel is only** a bed and a place to leave your luggage. These travelers reason that, since they want to spend all their time exploring the City of Light, why spend more money than you have to on a hotel? And then there are —
**2 — Travelers who want a complete** experience, who want to make the most of their short time in Paris, who want to be treated just a little bit special. For these folks a great hotel experience is part of the package — be it romantic, charming, cozy, or downright luxurious.
**We, dear Reader,** are most definitely in the latter group. And we want you, too, to feel special while you're in Paris — to make every aspect of your trip something to look back on with fondness. We don't want to direct you to uncomfortable accommodations or hotels located in the outer limits of Paris. When we send you to Paris we want you to have a nice level of comfort, even in hotels that are affordable. Those are exactly, and only, the types of hotels we'll recommend.
**Let's start with** a little bit of basic Paris hotel information.
## What to Look (Out) For
##### Floor Numbering
**In France, there is the ground floor** *(rez de chaussée)* and above that is the first floor *(premier étage)* — although it's what is called the *second floor* in North America. So, remember that, if you book a room on the *2eme étage*, you'll have two flights of stairs to climb, and so on. Keep that in mind when you choose a Paris hotel. And that leads us to —
##### Elevators
**It's very rare** to find a hotel that does not have an elevator, but be sure to check. It's also very rare to find a hotel with a large elevator. The buildings in the center of Paris date from before the invention of *lifts*, as our British friends call them, and they have been retrofitted into whatever small space can be found. You may have to send your bags up in more that one trip.
##### Getting Around
**The easiest and best way to get around** in Paris is to use the Metro system. It's cheap, easy, safe and gets you anywhere you want to go on one ticket. So, try to choose a hotel that is convenient to a Metro station.
#### [Find Your Paris Hotel: Choosing The Right Area](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.en-us.html?sid=06deba6c434ca459ee9492a1c9e0a3a1&aid=347162&class_interval=1&dtdisc=0&inac=0&index_postcard=0&keep_landing=1&label_click=undef&lang=en-us&lang_changed=1&postcard=0&room1=A%2CA&sb_price_type=total&shw_aparth=1&slp_r_match=0&ss=Paris%2C+Ile+de+France%2C+France&ss_all=0&ssb=empty&sshis=0&ssne=France&ssne_untouched=France&nflt=review_score%3D80%3Bht_id%3D204%3Bdistance%3D1000%3Bdistance%3D3000%3Bclass%3D4%3Bclass%3D5)
Paris hotels book up fast, and a good location saves time every day. This search pulls together 4- and 5-star stays with strong reviews across key neighborhoods, so you compare options quickly and book with confidence.
## Select the Neighborhood
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-arrondissements.html)
**Our advice is simple.** You're going to want to be located in a central neighborhood, near a Metro stop, with a *boulangerie* nearby, and close to the things you want to see. If you have a room with a view, so much the better! Paris has seventeen official administrative districts, called arrondissements, but we also like to think of Paris as a collection of distinct neighborhoods that may or may not be defined by an arrondissement. (Side note: in 2020 arrondissements 1 through 4 were amalgamated into one administrative district, now called [Paris Central](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/9-things-we-bet-you-didn't-know-about-paris.html#paris-central).)
**Because Paris has** such a great Metro and bus system, we sometimes choose to stay in one of the higher-numbered arrondissements, like the 15th or the 17th. As long as we're near a Metro station it's easy to get anywhere we want to go. That said, here are the areas we like staying in the most —
- [**The Latin Quarter, around Rue Monge**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/the-latin-quarter-paris.html)
- [**Saint-Germain, in the southern part**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/st-germain-paris.html)
- [**The 7th Arrondissement, either near the 6th or in the Rue Cler area**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/7th-arrondissement-paris.html)
- [**Ternes, between the Arc de Triomphe and *Place des Ternes***…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/17th-arrondissement-paris.html)
- [**The part of the Marais in the former 3rd Arrondissement**…](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/marais-paris.html)
#### [A Classic Seine Dinner Cruise](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/paris-dinner-cruises.html)
A dinner cruise is one of the easiest ways to see Paris lit up at night without racing across town. This 2.5-hour cruise serves classic French cuisine on an all-glass boat, so the views stay with you as the landmarks slide by.
## Paris Hotel Classification – The Star System
[](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/four-star-hotels-in-paris.html)
**On virtually every hotel** building, website, booking site or review you're bound to see each hotel rated with stars. How do you interpret these ratings? Well, there are stars and then there are stars.
**An official French government** tourist agency inspects all hotels and awards between one and five stars, or — at the top of the heap — the [ultra-luxe "Palace" designation](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/palace-hotels-paris.html). The government rating system is based on room size, bathrooms (hotels with shared bathrooms can't get above one star), the size of the reception area, if the staff speak another European language, and, for the four and five-star ratings, valet parking, room service, and larger rooms.
**The handful of hotels** that are awarded the *Palace* designation have things like Michelin-starred restaurants, a high staff-to-guest ratio, luxurious decor, and usually a spa and pool.
##### How Our Ratings Work
**Superb Plus** = 93%+ Travelers Rating
**Superb** = 88%+ Travelers Rating
**Highly Rated Plus** = 85%+ Travelers Rating
**Highly Rated** = 80%+ Travelers Rating
**However, most reviewers** devise their own rating systems. Our system, for instance, is based on guest ratings, their experience, the French government star rating, and our own experience. We don't rate only by the government system, but it certainly influences us in things like room size, staffing, amenities, and decor. In the end, we only recommend hotels that have superior offerings and superior ratings. We try to include as many factors as possible. (Of course, a 3-star hotel we recommend is likely be a bit less posh than a 4-star hotel, and will cost less, too!)
##### Check our recommendations in the following categories –
#### [The Essential Versailles Day Trip](https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/skip-the-line-versailles-tours.html)
Versailles is unforgettable, but the crowds can slow the visit to a crawl. A guided tour keeps the day moving with easier entry, the palace highlights explained, time in the gardens, and maybe even a stop at Marie Antoinette's estate.
## What to Expect From a Paris Hotel
##### Size
**Compared to what** you may be used to, Paris is a crowded, expensive city where space is at a premium. So it's not surprising that, in general, Paris hotel rooms will likely be smaller than accommodations you've had in other cities.
**Expect to be a little cozy,** but that doesn't have to mean uncomfortable. Look for rooms with enough storage space for your clothes, luggage and other items. Being able to keep a room neat and tidy will make it that much more comfortable. If you're going to have a computer, find a room that has desk space and free WIFI as well. Oddly, some of the most expensive hotels may still charge a fee for Internet connection.
##### Service
**Except in upper-tier** and luxury hotels, don't expect help getting your luggage to your room. If you need help, though, don't hesitate to ask when you check in. (Another reason to pack light!)
**Room service is not** a common feature in Paris, except, again, in upper-tier hotels. Most hotels do offer a breakfast (often in a converted basement *cave*) but we recommend you instead go to a nearby *boulangerie* or café for croissants and *café crême*. By the way, don't expect an "English" or "American" style breakfast in Paris. It's more normally coffee and pastry, perhaps with some fruit. | |||||||||
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