The two-star Hôtel Jeanne d'Arc feels like a slightly-funky French country home dropped into the Marais. Situated a block west of the Place des Vosges, the hotel provides 35 cozy rooms at reasonable rates.
Rooms, many of which are on the smallish side, are furnished with wooden nightstands and headboards, and are equipped with the basics, including TVs and telephones. Bright wallpaper and the occasional abstract painting give rooms a dose of modern flair. Bathrooms vary from room to room, although tubs are sizable (request ahead).
A 2008 renovation added a handicap accessible room on the ground floor, and replaced carpets in some rooms with hypoallergenic tiling (again, request ahead).
In the lobby and hallways, the Jeanne d'Arc takes an artsy twist, placing 19th-century-style repro paintings, maps, and playful modern pieces side by side. The hotel really lets loose with a mammoth, out-of-this-world, neo-gothic mirror. Have fun reflecting on that!
Note: Breakfast is available for €6.
» 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.
About the Grand Hotel Jeanne d'Arc neighborhood
Stretching from Châtelet to the Place de la Bastille, and from République to the Seine, the Marais is the trendiest neighborhood on our list. Its narrow, winding streets are full of funky boutiques, hip bars, and tiny bistros. The Marais is home to the city's historic Jewish quarter and is the center of gay Parisian life. Many of its 17th-century mansions house museums and cultural centers, making this neighborhood very popular for locals and visitors alike. It’s a safe and lively area for nightlife, particularly around the Rue du Vieille du Temple.
The increasing number of contemporary art galleries and avant-garde fashion boutiques in the Marais has fueled increases in hotel rates over the past decade. Nonetheless, there are bargains to be found along the quieter side streets, where visitors will find the exposed wooden beams and bonsai-sized rooms also on offer in Latin Quarter hotels.
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