My hubby and I are traveling to Paris/Rome in October and would like to know what the best hotels to stay at are. We would like to be in the city close to walking distance of the sites (or near transportation). Thank you! 
Advice on which hotels are best in Paris & Rome
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for Paris, I would really say that it depends on your budget, can you give me some idea? How many stars or what nightly rate?
Jennifer Marvin said:
Hi Jennifer,
We don't have a budget but would like to keep it between $200-$500 if possible. Anything above 4 stars, near restaurants/theatre would be ideal.
You can check www.tripadvisor.com and they have there a list of hotels with reviews from people. I find the website quite helpful.
L'Hotel de Sers is very nice and in an excellent location, it will put you nearer the 500 mark, but really lovley and memorable.
http://www.hotel-de-sers.com/english/index.html
http://www.hotel-de-sers.com/english/index.html
I suggest you read travel books like Fodor or Lonely Planet. I have used Fodor for my Paris, London and Florence trips and it really helped.
I second the recommendation of tripadvisor. it is so helpful. Ok, so normally I'm an anal trip planner and I go from fodors & frommers and see what they recommend and then I compare to the trip advisor ones. In Rome, I'd stay near the Spanish Steps, but I don't have a specific hotel recommendation... you'll find a lot of nice ones in that area and it is pretty good for walking almost everywhere.
In Paris, I stay at the "Chateau Frontenac" It falls into your price category. one block from the Champs Elysees (and flagship LV store) I get a price which includes breakfast. The best location for an affordable luxury hotel - Check it out - Haven't been in Rome in a few years so I don't know rates - Check the Fromer guide, that's my favorite. I have a N.Y. connection for land deals, so if your flight is taken care of, PM me and I will pass it on to you.
In Paris, I like the Le Grand Intercontinental actoss from the Opera house - close to lots of shopping and the Metro.
I loved Le Bristol in Paris and Piranesi in Rome. The piranesi is a four star at piazza del popolo (in via del Babuino, one of the best shopping streets in Rome) near the Hotel de Russie (5star), Eden and Hassler (5) are also very nice but I think Piranesi is very budget and quality friendly!