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$$$HôtelRelaisBosquet*** isafinehotelinanideallocation,withcomfortablepublic
spaces and well-configured rooms that are large by local standards and feature effective
darkness blinds. The staff are politely formal. Ask about discounts with this topic if you
book direct, though you'll often get far better rates by “liking” the hotel on Facebook. Book
well in advance for the best rates, which vary enormously based on demand (standard Db-
€150-235, bigger Db-€175-275, superior Db-€190-305, extra bed-€29, good €15 breakfast
buffet with eggs and sausage, 19 Rue du Champ de Mars, tel. [phone], www.hotel-
paris-bosquet.com , [e-mail] ) .
$$$HôtelduCadran***, perfectlylocateda boule tossfromRueCler,isdaringlymod-
ern—with a chocolat-et - macaron shop/bar in the lobby, efficient staff, and über-stylish yet
tightroomsfeaturing coolcolors,moodlighting, andeverycomfort(Db-€250-290;discount
off lowest rates—including Internet deals—and free, big breakfast when you use the code
“RickSteves rate” and book by email or through their website; 10 Rue du Champ de Mars,
tel. [phone], fax [phone], www.cadranhotel.com , [e-mail] ) .
$$$ Hôtel Valadon***, almost across the street, is really an annex of Hôtel du Cadran
(listed above), where you'll check in and have breakfast. The Valadron's 12 cute-and-quiet
rooms are larger than those at the Cadran, with the same comfort, prices, and discounts
(Tb available, one good family suite, 16 Rue Valadon, tel. [phone],
www.hotelvaladon.com , [e-mail] ).
$$ Hôtel de la Motte Picquet***, at the corner of Rue Cler and Avenue de la Motte-
Picquet, is an intimate, modest little place with narrow halls, comfortable but compact
rooms, and a terrific staff (Moe and Tina). Get a room off the street to avoid street noise
(standard Db-€150, bigger Db-€230, Tb/Qb-€270-350, 30 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet,
tel. [phone], fax [phone], www.hotelmottepicquetparis.com ,
[e-mail] ).
$$ Hôtel Beaugency***, a good value on a quieter street a short block off Rue Cler,
has 30 smallish rooms with standard furnishings and a lobby that you can stretch out in (Sb-
€120,Db-€155,twin Db-€165,occasional discounts forRick Steves readers—ask when you
book, 21 Rue Duvivier, tel. [phone], fax [phone], www.hotel-beaugency.com ,
[e-mail] ).
Warning: The next two hotels are very busy with my readers (reserve long in advance).
$$ Grand Hôtel Lévêque**, ideally located on Rue Cler, is all about location. It's a
busy place with a sliver-size elevator, a sleek breakfast room that doubles as a lounge, im-
personal service, and so-so accommodations (some rooms are fine, while others feel neg-
lected). Rooms on Rue Cler come with fun views but morning noise as the market sets up
(S-€75-120, Db-€140-170, Tb-€200, don't let them talk you into a pricier room than the one
you booked, 29 Rue Cler, tel. [phone], fax [phone], www.hotel-leveque.com ,
[e-mail] ).