Picking a hotel in Paris

HOTELS, PARIS Updated : Jan 8, 2015, 05.42 PM IST

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The city of Paris is home to a surfeit of hotels, and choosing the right one can be a mind-boggling task. From the plush ones that are steeped deep in luxury, to the chic boutique abodes that charm you with their eclectic interiors and personalized services, to the affordable ones which do not burn a hole in your pocket, here you’ll find everything. Regardless of your preference and the size of your wallet, you’ll have no difficulty finding a place that works for you.
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Caron de Beaumarchais

Located in the heart of bustling and historic Marais, the beautiful blue frontage looks like the glittering windows of a 19th century home. Paying homage to 'The Marriage of Figaro', they take the theme to a playfully ki...more

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Hotel Costes

The website of uber-cool Costes says it all. As a shaky hand-held camera follows a naked woman, you feel like you’re entering an art-house flick rather than making a hotel reservation.

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Hotel Design de la Sorbonne

Located next to the Sorbonne, this design hotel is in the heart of the history, jazz and buzz of Paris’ Latin Quarter. Colourful and decadent, this is a modern take on the antique aesthetic. Stark slate tiles frame the c...more

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Hôtel du Petit Moulin

Hotel du Petit Moulin began its life as a humble boulangerie, albeit one of the oldest in Paris. That is, until Christian Lacroix got his hands on it and turned it into a treasure chest of beautiful things.

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Hôtel Verneuil

Steeped in nostalgia for a France before the word boutique was even bandied about, this charming old-world hotel manages to evoke bygone times while remaining crisp and elegant.

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Lancaster

If your idea of luxury requires a degree of gold gild, silk and marble, yet you don’t like the stuffy claustrophobia of some old-world hotels, then the Lancaster is perfect. The 19th century townhouse may be full of enou...more

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Le Citizen

Remember the time when mini-bars used to be free? They still are at Le Citizen, along with a gourmet snack basket and free bottled water. And with just 12 rooms, you get a high level of personal service.

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Mama Shelter

Since 2008, this multistorey car park turned Philippe Stark-designed boutique has been making a style statement in the previously unfashionable 20th arrondissement. In an unlikely collaboration between the founders of Cl...more

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Murano Resort

When sleeping is not enough’ is the motto of this uber-trendy Parisian resort. Not a hotel, but a resort. This is because it appeals to those making a certain lifestyle choice; to play on the flamboyant side of hip and i...more

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