Le Cercle Ledoyen, Paris

Advantages: spotlessly clean, luxury hotel.
Disadvantages: costs

...It was my wife’s 40th birthday, so what could I do that was a little special? What about a trip in a hot air balloon? That was out as she doesn’t like heights. What about a weekend in Blackpool? Not an option as it isn’t her favourite place. So I choose Paris. It would be our first time out of the country together and as a couple with no children! And where better than the romantic capital of the world? So I booked the short stay at my local Thomas cook, and we decided on Le meridian hotel in Montparnasse – Paris. The hotel was built in 1974 and has 25 floors, with eight lifts (elevators) and 953 rooms. The hotel offers a range of ‘extras’ including, 24 hour room service and reception and concierge desk: Fax machine, interconnecting rooms, e-mail facilities, Currency exchange, Laundry/dry cleaning service, Safe deposit... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent food and great wine
Disadvantages: It gets hot outside

...the Fontaine des Innocents (Have a look if you get the chance peeps it is gorgeous), and it looks perfect for our needs. Le Grizzli looks like a small outdoor restaurant with limited internal space. Until you get a look upstairs, and you discover that Le Grizzli is like a Tardis (Bigger on the inside than the outside). The interior is nice, clean and very very tasteful to look at. However what littlemissy and I were here for was the outside seating with a bottle of wine and a view of the world passing you by. Now if there is one thing Parisians have sussed its how to have lunch on a summers day. Both littlemissy and I ordered steak although mine was a Steak au Andalouse and she had her steak plain. We also decided to have some red wine with the meal. Now one thing to warn you of Paris restaurants take their time with food it can be up... Read review

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Advantages: Close to everything and fine dining
Disadvantages: Can be pricey when events come to town

...I come to Paris at least four time per year and Le Meridien Montparnasse is my top choice when rooms are available. 1. The Gare Montparnasse is just across the street and from there you can access the Metro to all of Paris. 2. The Justine restaurant has a buffet every night that is well worth the 37 Euro price. Excellent food, wine, and service. 3. The rooms are clean, large, and comfortable. Internet service is available in the room for a nominal fee. 4. The staff is friendly and extremely helpful. 5. There is a gift shop in the lobby, a wonderful bar, and two dining choices, The Justine (for more casual dining) and Le Montparnasse 25 for more formal dining and top rated food. Okay, now the only complaint I can even come up with is that when big events (soccer championships, Paris Air Show, Automobile Convention, etc.) come... Read review

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