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well-kept rooms (Sb-€76, Db-€97, bigger Db on back side-€118, Eiffel Tower views for
thosewhoask,noair-con,payguestcomputer,79AvenuedelaBourdonnais,tel.014705
74 00, www.hotel-kensington.com , [e-mail] ) .
Near La Tour Maubourg Métro Stop
These listings are within three blocks of the intersection of Avenue de la Motte-Picquet
and Boulevard de la Tour Maubourg.
$$$ Hôtel Les Jardins d'Eiffel***, on a quiet street, feels like the modern motel
it is, with professional service, its own parking garage (€24/day), and a spacious lobby.
The 80 well-configured rooms—some with partial Eiffel Tower views, some with bal-
conies—offer a bit more space and quiet than other hotels (standard Db-€250-310, 15 per-
cent Rick Steves discount when you book direct in 2014, check website for discounts,
8 Rue Amélie, tel. [phone], www.hoteljardinseiffel.com , reserva-
[e-mail] ) .
$$$ Hôtel Muguet*** is a peaceful, immaculate refuge with good rates. This de-
lightful spot offers 43 tasteful rooms with wood furnishings, a greenhouse lounge, and a
small garden courtyard. The hands-on manager, Charlene, gives her guests a restful and
secure home in Paris (Sb-€140-175, Db-€150-225—more with view, Tb-€225-275, strict
cancellation policy:cancel 7daysbeforearrivalorlosedeposit,11RueChevert,tel.0147
05 05 93, www.hotelparismuguet.com , [e-mail] ).
$$$ Hôtel de l'Empereur** is stylish and delivers smashing views of Invalides
from many of its fine rooms. All rooms have queen-size beds, are tastefully designed, and
are large by Paris standards (Sb-€140-175, Db-€150-250—more with view, Tb-€225-275,
two-room Qb-€300-400, strict cancellation policy: cancel 7 days before arrival or lose
deposit, 2 Rue Chevert, tel. [phone], www.hotelempereurparis.com , con-
[e-mail] ) .
Lesser Values in the Rue Cler Area
Given how fine this area is, these are acceptable last choices.
$$ Derby Eiffel Hôtel***, a few blocks from the Ecole Militaire Métro stop, has
a comfortable lobby and average rooms in need of a little TLC (Db-€140-180, Tb-
€170-200, 5 Avenue Duquesne, tel. [phone], www.hotelderbyeiffel.com , derbyeif-
[e-mail] ).
$ Hôtel Prince**, across from the Ecole Militaire Métro stop, has a spartan lobby,
drab halls, and plain-but-acceptable rooms for the price (Sb-€109, Db-€130, Tb-€150,
Wi-Fi only, 66 Avenue Bosquet, tel. [phone], www.hotel-paris-prince.com ,
[e-mail] ).