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Located between the bustling Boulevard St-Michel and the very serious Faculté de Médecine, the two-star Hotel St-Pierre offers 50 rooms at bargain prices.
Downstairs, the modern lobby features a lounge and a cool vintage wrought iron elevator. Upstairs, the simple, ho-hum wooden furnishings in the old-fashioned rooms perked up in 2006 with new carpets, delicately patterned wall paper, and pretty chandeliers. Frosted glass doors lead to the freshly-tiled bathrooms, all with hair dryers, monogrammed towels, and shower or bath (however the cheapest rooms share the toilets in the hall).
The Saint-Pierre not only offers free high-speed Internet access and some of the cheapest air-conditioning in the city, it also remarkable views. The friendly staff let us check out each room on the fourth floor, whose balconies overlook the historic college domes, Notre Dame's towers, and even the Eiffel Tower (from room 41). Lower floors have bigger rooms, but no views.
Considering the central location, amenities and views, the Saint-Pierre puts many more expensive hotels to shame. Book early in the summer!
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