A cozy little gem located one block north of the Seine, the charming Hôtel Saint-Louis Marais offers 19 rooms at fair-enough rates. The cozy stone-walled lobby introduces a "country-cottage" theme that is evident throughout, from the rooms on the top floor down to the dining area in the "cave."
Up the staircase (no elevator) you'll find rooms with old-fashioned charm: wood-beamed ceilings, exposed stone, colorfully painted walls, mismatched fabrics, and old furniture. All rooms have Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TV, and private baths. Bathrooms have checkered tile patterns and are spotless. All rooms look out to the street.
Downstairs, in the converted wine cellar, you'll find a dungeon-like breakfast area; the stonework and curved ceiling will make feel like you're tucked away in the French countryside. Unfortunately, breakfast runs a steep €10 (although a bakery is less than a block away).
» 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 Hotel Saint-Louis Marais 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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