Hotel CastexEditor's Pick

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The Castex Hotel is a cozy three-star charmer located on a side street just west of the Bastille and south of Rue St-Antoine in the Marais. The hotel isn’t a bargain, but it is a polished and reliable pick, perfect for even our fussiest readers.

The 30 bright rooms boast dark wooden furniture, Louis XIII-style chairs and stools, lovely French floor tiles (none of the rooms have carpet) and cool recessed lighting. Room size varies, and some doubles are small (but make up for it with larger baths). All rooms have a free Wi-Fi connection, satellite TV and A/C. Bathrooms are spotless, filled with toiletries and equipped with either a shower or bathtub.

Four rooms open directly onto the hotel’s cute garden (perfect for an afternoon aperitif in summer). Half of the hotel’s rooms face the garden (higher rooms offer charming rooftop views), while the others face the rather quiet rue Castex.

The lounge has exposed wooden ceiling beams, majestic period-style furnishings, a wrought iron chandelier and a free Internet station. Breakfast—for a rather steep €10—is served downstairs in a vaulted stone cellar with tapestry-covered chairs.

» Tom Meyers

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.