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Hotel Bourg Tibourg
19 rue Bourg Tibourg, 4ème
With its far-from-minimal, eclectic
design, this hotel is a huge hit with
in-the-know design fans in search of
some luxury. (See p173)

Hotel Mayet
3 rue Mayet, 6ème
Bright and breezy, the upbeat Hotel
Mayet is full of primary colours and
funky furniture. High on style and
low on price. (See p176)

Hotel du Panthéon
19 place du Panthéon, 5ème
Rooms at the front of this refined
hotel overlook the stunning
Panthéon church. (See p175)

Hilton Paris Arc de Triomphe
51-7 rue des Courcelles, 8ème
The design of this hotel is inspired
by 1930s ocean liners and is guaran-
teed to transport guests back to an
era of luxury and elegance. (See p179)

At weekends, it is often
possible to get cheaper deals in
the more expensive hotels that are
popular with business travellers
during the week.

Pershing Hall
49 rue Pierre-Charon, 8ème
The latest Parisian hotel from inte-
riors guru Andrée Putman is an
ultra-chic spot for design junkies
with deep pockets. (See p178)

Hotel Eldorado
18 rue des Dames, 17ème
A popular choice with guests who
like flea-market chic and individually
decorated rooms. (See p179)

Novotel Tour Eiffel
61 quai de Grenelle, 15ème
The high-rise Novotel is not the
most attractive building in Paris,
but every room boasts impressive
views over the city. (See p181)

Hotel du Quai Voltaire
19 quai Voltaire, 7ème
You'll pay a premium, but the street-
facing rooms here have gorgeous
panoramas of the Louvre and the
River Seine. (See p176)

Booking your hotel room online
will often get you a better rate
than reserving over the phone.

Villa d'Estrées
17 rue Git-le-Couer, 6ème
The Villa d'Estrées is one of Paris's
best boutique hotels. Extremely
discreet and chic, it is known for its
opulent furnishings. (See p174)

Royal Fromentin
11 rue Fromentin, 9ème
Rooms here offer spectacular views
of Montmartre, which are also beau-
tifully framed by Art-Deco windows
in the central stairwell. (See p180)