Hotel TiquetonneEditor's Pick

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The Hotel Tiquetonne is a massive, creaky and fabulously feminine place, providing 45 homey rooms at very low rates. The hotel sits a couple blocks north of Les Halles on the rue Tiquetonne, a pedestrian street filled with hip boutiques.

Bedrooms are spacious, decorated with red carpet, floral wallpaper and repro paintings. The furniture is vintage (naturally). Rooms do not have TVs, although each has free Wi-Fi and a telephone to receive calls. Most rooms have nicely tiled baths equipped with showers. Guests staying in the singles with shared facilities will need to shell out an extra €6 for use of the shower. (Incidentally, breakfast also costs €6).

The Tiquetonne has aged quite gracefully. Built in the 1920s, it has retained its old-world charm amidst the most recent wave of renovations. Ceilings are high, the never-ending staircase is both elegant and spooky and the lobby is a frosty pink.

Certainly, the hotel isn't for those looking for a modern room. However, romantics will appreciate the spirit and sense of history that lives in every thick, pink brushstroke of the Tiquetonne.

Note: Speaking French is a plus, as not all of the Tiquetonne's staff speaks English. This hotel is quite popular—you should call at least two months in advance to reserve.

» 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.