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Author: Anthony Grant Lechtman

Posted on March 3, 2004March 23, 2017

Paris hotels with panache

Who would disagree that Paris is more romantic when you stay in the right hotel? (For the purposes of this aperçu, the right person is just a parenthetical detail.) The problem is, with so many hundreds to pick from, how do you find the one that’s best for you? For many visitors the choice is defined by a favorite quartier, budget or both. A friendly welcome is always a plus.

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