JourneyWomen Recommend Hotels in Paris...

A Left Bank neighbourhood... The three-star Hotel Ares is located in a picturesque neighbourhood far away from the tourist hoopla but only ten minutes from the Champs-Elysses, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars. Rooms are bright and spacious, bathrooms are large and there's CNN and hairdryers in every room. Gals can enjoy the markets, bistros and shops within this quarter or hop the metro around the corner to travel further afield. Address: 7 Rue de General de Larminat, Paris 75015. Linda, Montreal, Canada

A no-star hotel in Paris... Whenever I go to Paris alone I like to stay at Hotel Eden. It is very basic and located in the 15th arr. with many shops around -- a bakery, fruit store, wine shop, bookstore, drugstore, a small park, and it's only a 5 min. walk to Metro Vaugirard. From there, with a metro map, you can get anywhere, discover Paris and enjoy! This hotel is so neat and run by very nice people, room with w-c-shower and 2 single beds, or a double bed for quite a cheap price (by Paris standards) even includes breakfast with milk coffee to dip your baguette à la française. That's Paris at Hotel Eden - 110 Blomet, Paris 15e - Tel: 01.48.28.13.95, Fax: 01.48.28.15.85 Huguette, Quebec, Canada

The artistic Left Bank... I recommend Hotel Collège de France. This is the perfect example of a Left Bank hotel. Expect nicely furnished, carpeted, sunny rooms in its six charming stories. Don't miss the lovely, large attic rooms with gorgeous French windows. This place has lots of character, great views, and a few balconies -- always a plus in Paris! Every room features a toilet and a bath or shower, and the invaluable hair drier. Check out #62, a particularly pretty and very large attic room. It has wood-beamed ceilings, a balcony, and two French windows. Very nice! Address: 7, rue Thénard, Métro: Maubert Mutualité (5th Arrondissement), Contact: Tel: 0143267836. Fax: 0146345829. E-mail: resa@hotel-collegedefrance.com Margot, Los Angeles, USA, Author of Hello France! A Hotel Guide to Paris

And on the Right Bank... I suggest Hotel Londres Saint Honoré, a wonderful, charming, five-storey 18th-century hotel. Rooms are large, nicely furnished, and carpeted. Some even have air-conditioning, and all are soundproofed and feature minibars and hair driers. There are laundry services and non-smoking rooms as well. Don't let this hotel fool you: you'll find reception one flight up. Address: 13, rue Saint-Roch, Métro: Tuileries (Near the Louvre in the 1st Arondissement) Contact: Tel: 0142601562. Fax: 0142601600 Margot, Los Angeles, USA, Author of Hello France! A Hotel Guide to Paris