Location is the Key

Hotel Victoria Chatelet is a wonderful small and family run hotel in Arrondissment 1, merely a block from the Seine and 4 blocks from Notre Dame Cathedral. It is a central location which gives you a downtown, first class view of the city and yet, it is a budget price of 106.00 euros for 2 and 7.50 euros for breakfast served either in the breakfast room or delivered to your room

The hotel is welcoming, most rooms have a small balcony and offers terrific views of the city, architecture of the city streets and the charm of a location which cannot be beat. It is where I stay each time, and from the stained glass iris mural in the entryway to the welcoming staff and owner, it has become a home away from home for any traveller. The rooms are well equipped but not overdone. It is the place and area of both day and night activities as it is central to the city and filled with restaurants, bistros, fountains, people and shopping.

Rest is important to me, but the first day in the city will find me at the Center of Paris in a few short minutes walk form the hotel, Notre Dame Cathedral and the vespers evening chant, and the Latin Quarter for jazz and nightlife.