Grand Hotel des BalconsEditor's Pick

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The 50-room Grand Hôtel des Balcons is a well situated two-star hotel with some Art Nouveau touches and, you guessed it, loads of balconies.

Rooms vary in size, although none seemed small to us. Most have some artwork livening up the cream-colored walls, as well as red-and-orange bedding adding a bold touch. Each has a telephone, TV, and Wi-Fi access (for a charge). Of the 50 rooms, 30 open to the calm street outside and have small balconies—we recommend asking for one of these. Bathrooms have nice fixtures, brown tiles, and most have bathtubs (request ahead).

Downstairs, the gold-painted lobby features large stained-glass windows, fanciful woodwork and fresh flowers. The Anglo-American style buffet, which serves up eggs, sausage, and bacon, is available for a hefty €12. (But for those guests sick of the petite French-style breakfast, it could be worth it.)

The hotel's location is convenient. Make a left out the door and you can head to the Odéon National Theater and the Luxembourg Gardens. Make a right and you'll step onto the Boulevard St-Germain. Heck, go straight across the street and you'll end up at Berkeley Books, a pleasant English-language used bookstore.

» Mike Kirwan

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.