Priceline Hotel: Paris Advice Needed

[hawkiowa]

Great website! Can't wait to actually use this and look forward to sharing with friends and family.

 

Looking for suggestions of Paris, October 1-4.

 

First time there and am looking for more convenience than anything.

 

Areas I am thinking would be good:

Champs Elysees - Arc De Triomphe

Eiffel Tower

Opera Quarter East - Louvre Museum

Opera Quarter West - Jardin des Tuileries

St. Germain

 

Would love to get "the best" 3 Star Quality for $160, but suspect I'd have to adjust my query for sure. Would stretch it up to $200 but again, suspect that is severely to low. Any suggestions on a strategy?

 

Thanks!

[yellowdog]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Great that you found us and like the site :)

 

Would love to get "the best" 3 Star Quality for $160, but suspect I'd have to adjust my query for sure.

I think you're ok for a 3* at $160/night

 

Would stretch it up to $200 but again, suspect that is severely to low.

No, not "severely" low. I think you might have luck getting a 4* if you raise your budget approx $20. But you should at least try for a 4* at your max $200 before you lower the star rating.

Let us know your thoughts and we'll go from there

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Yellowdog.

[thereuare]

... and if you haven't yet, please read your messages.

Thanks.

[hawkiowa]

After doing further research, switching this up a little now. Was convinced that we should stay in the Latin Quarter instead. That is the only place the fiance wants to stay at too.

 

Tried $155 for a 4 star tonight, will keep trying too.

Same dates.

[thereuare]

If you're restricting yourself to only the Latin Quarter, at current rates i think you're looking well beyond $155/nite... probably more in the $250+ range.

It's your stay and you know your needs best... but why the Latin Quarter zone? A few years ago when i was in Paris we stayed in (what is now) the nearby St. Germain and it wouldn't be my first choice if i was returning, i would sooner look towards the Champs Elyssees-Arc De Triomphe, OQE, and OQW zones.

With the above noted i'll also mention that Paris is a very spread out city, i don't think there is one zone that will necessarily put you near all the tourist attractions, what is likely more important is that you have good metro access since that is how you will likely get to more of your destinations.

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[brianc_li]

Also, be aware that what PL refers to as the 'Latin Quarter' is actually an area much bigger than the actual area itself. You are more likely than not to end up with a hotel outside of, but close to the quarter itself.

 

Paris has a large, sprawling city center. Whichever of the areas you end up in, you will be close to some of the main attractions but some distance from others. No area is ideal. Having said that the two best areas for a tourist are Opera Quarter East and St Germain.

 

A useful tip is to look at the PRICELINE EXPRESS Deals for your dates. In your case they are offering a 4* in Opera Quarter East for $258 and a 3* for $156. There are no hard and fast rules but NYOP normally comes in about 20% cheaper than the Express Deals so you are probably looking in the area of $220 for 4* and $130 for 3*.