Looking for a Budget Hotel Near the Louvre? Try The H�tel Ther�se

Where: 5-7, rue Th�r�se , Paris, France, 75001

March 28, 2008 at 10:19 AM | by femmefatale | Comments (0)

We know you weren't entirely convinced by our advice to stay out of the so-called 'centre' of Paris.....so if you can't resist looking for a hotel in sightseeing land, here's the soft option: the Hôtel Therèse.

It's in the first arrondissement of Paris - think the Louvre, Tuileries gardens, Opera and all that jazz. And it's one of the best of a rather pricey bunch of poor hotels in the area. Walking distance to most places in the first chapter of your guide book.

Classic décor, more like a gentlemen's club than a hotel proper. The lounge is all wood panelling and big armchairs and old French paintings. Rooms are subdued greys and royal blues and heavy velvet and cotton fabrics. They're all individual, though, decorated with paintings and whatnots that the owner picked up in Paris's many flea markets. And small - floor space is at a premium in this area.

You'll have to pay extra for breakfast and WiFi (and a huge amount for laundry), so we'd recommend you skip the breakfast and grab a croissant in one of the thousands of cafés and boulangeries in the area. And the downside of a tourist-centre hotel is that you'll get touristy prices outside the front door. If you stay here for the sightseeing, take a metro to a cheaper spot for dinner and night-time japes.

Rates from €150 ($235) for a double room, not including breakfast. It's not free, but you won't find anything cheaper and better in the area. We can't help repeating ourselves - if you're after an authentic, budget holiday in Paris, stay in a place outside of the touristy centres.

[Photo: Thomas96C]

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