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handy to buses #69, #80, #87, and #92, and to RER-C: Pont de l'Alma (Sb-€175, small
Db-€190, bigger Db-€205, Db with Eiffel Tower view-€230, Tb-€270, 1 Rue Augereau, tel.
01 45 51 63 02, fax 01 47 05 28 96,
www.hotel-paris-londres-eiffel.com
,
info@londres-eif-
fel.com
,helpful Cédric and Arnaud). The owners also runa goodtwo-star hotel with similar
comfortinthecheaperMontparnassearea,
$$HôtelApollonMontparnasse
(Db-€140-170,
look for Web deals, 91 Rue de l'Ouest, Mo: Pernety, tel. 01 43 95 62 00, fax 01 43 95 62 10,
$$ Hôtel de la Tulipe***,
three blocks from Rue Cler toward the river, feels pricey but
unique. The 20 small and simple rooms surround a seductive, wood-beamed lounge and a
peaceful,leafycourtyard.Askaboutdiscountwhenyoubookdirectwiththisbook(Sb-€160,
Db-€182, Tb-€224, 4-person apartment-€335, 2-room suite for up to 5 people-€365, no air-
con, no elevator, 33 Rue Malar, tel. 01 45 51 67 21, fax 01 47 53 96 37,
www.paris-hotel-
$ Hôtel de la Tour Eiffel**
is a good two-star value on a quiet street near several of my
favoriterestaurants.Theroomsarewell-designedandcomfortable,butsomehavethinwalls
and none have air-conditioning (snug Db-€110, bigger Db-€120-140, no breakfast offered,
Wi-Fi only, 17 Rue de l'Exposition, tel. 01 47 05 14 75, fax 01 47 53 99 46,
www.hotel-
$ Hôtel Kensington**
is a good budget value close to the Eiffel Tower and run by eleg-
ant, though formal, Daniele. It's an unpretentious place with mostly small, basic, but well-
kept rooms (Sb-€65-74, Db-€80-97, big Db on back side-€98-117, Eiffel Tower views for
those who ask, no air-con, pay Internet access, 79 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, tel. 01 47 05
74 00, fax 01 47 05 25 81,
www.hotel-kensington.com
,
hk@hotel-kensington.com
).
Near La Tour Maubourg Métro Stop
The next four listings are within three blocks of the intersection of Avenue de la Motte-Pic-
quet and Boulevard de la Tour Maubourg.
$$$ Hôtel Les Jardins d'Eiffel***,
on a quiet street, feels like the modern motel
it is, with professional service, its own parking garage (€24/day), and a spacious lobby.
Most rooms are big and quiet by Parisian standards (standard Db-€180-210, renovated
Db-€215-240, ask about Rick Steves discount when you book direct, check website for
special discounts, 8 Rue Amélie, tel. 01 47 05 46 21, fax 01 45 55 28 08,
$$$HôtelTourEiffelInvalides***
advertisesitsBestWesternstatusproudlyandoffers
a generous-size lobby with a small courtyard and good, traditionally decorated rooms with
big beds but no firm prices (the Internet decides). Allow about €220-280 for a double but
look for better rates on their website. Ask for a non-smoking room (35 Boulevard de la Tour
Maubourg,tel.0145561078,fax0147056508,
www.timhotel.fr
,
invalides@timhotel.fr
).