The Hôtel de l’Ecole Centrale provides lovely, renovated rooms along the northwestern edge of the Marais. It's a lively, colorful hotel with plenty of in-room amenities.
The 22 guestrooms sport a fresh Mediterranean style of pale wooden furnishings, plush carpeting, and walls brightened with blue, yellow or terra-cotta color washes. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, A/C, and a mini-bar. Lower floors have higher ceilings supported by old-fashioned wooden beams. The deluxe suite on the sixth floor has a Jacuzzi bathtub, slanted ceilings and skylights (but you’ll have to take the stairs from the fifth floor to get there). Pets are accepted. Laptops and DVD players are available on request.
Downstairs in the lobby, the Italian Palazzo décor includes a jungle of potted palms, posh wicker furnishings with fat cushions, marble tiled floors, crystal chandeliers, and wrought iron touches throughout. Breakfast is served in a balcony lounge with cheery yellow walls.
» 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.
About the Ecole Centrale 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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