HOTEL BRITANNIQUE vs hotels on Ile Saint Louis or Île Cite

Please help me on whether or not to stay on the islands or somewhere like Hotel Britannique? Any suggestions? Med range, great location, lots of charm.

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My preference is access to stuff I need/want, exactly when I need/want it. The problem with the islands is the lack of immediate access to the Metro and the lack of places to buy food, wine, toiletries, etc. without having to cross the river, especially at odd hours.

I like the Britannique. It%26#39;s got charm, it%26#39;s in the best possible place in Paris transportation-wise, it%26#39;s close to an endless selection of food, supermarkets and restos. As far as that class of hotel goes, I%26#39;d pick it over anything in the area in that price range.

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Ditto what metromole says. The metro is at your doorstep and you can walk to all the same places as you could on the islands.

The Ile st louis is romantic and beautiful and all, but it%26#39;s not as practical as the Britannique.

Plus, the Britannique is a beautiful hotel and SPOTLESS...

Les

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Thanks you guys. This is a big help to us. I can not wait to go on this trip. I work a high stress job... and just thinking about strolling the streets of Paris, seeing all the sights, and eating great food seems so refreshing and relaxing.

Is it an easy to rent bicycles in Paris?

Thanks again.

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Another vote for the Britannique. I found it to be perfect as far as location is concerned and a delightful hotel to stay in.

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Yes, very easy to rent bikes.

If you speak French, you can read the Velib web site:

http://www.velib.paris.fr/

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I should have paid attention to my French class back in 8th grade. I think I will try to learn alittle before we go. I hear there are many bikes available throughout Paris, I will check out the website

As far as air, I think it%26#39;s too early to book for October, I%26#39;m hoping deals will pop up to France. Non-stop flights.

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Staying on Ile Saint Louis was very convenient personally. There%26#39;s a metro stop, Pont Marie and it%26#39;s highly accessible for walking to the Latin Quarter, St. Germain, and up to the Louvre/Concorde/Tuileries areas as well. I found it to be a great location.

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I, too, have stayed on Ile St. Louis and loved it. It%26#39;s located between the Marais and Latin Quarter and is convenient both walking or Metro (Pont marie, Cite, St. Michel). You can find apt. rentals on the Ile for less than Britannique%26#39;s cost if you stay for at least a week

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I loved staying on Ile St. Louis. You are in the middle of everything. The Island is only 3 blocks long and just off the Island at each end are Metro stations. Even the Parisiens I met were jealous I was staying on Ile St. Louis. It is a very coveted location. At night the place is teeming with tourists and it is so much fun to come downstairs from your hotel/apartment because you feel like you are the one who lives there and everyone else is %26quot;just visiting.%26quot; That is even more true of an apartment than a hotel, I imagine. It was a great experience.

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