My son and I will be in Paris in April. We booked a hotel on Hotwire that is supposed to be in Saint Germain. It looks to me that the hotel is actually in Montparnasse, which I read is not as nice, not as lively and not as safe as Saint Germain. Can anyone explain if the hotel is in fact in Montparnasse, and if it is, tell me about the area?
Thanks.
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If you included the adress, it would be better for us to respond about the exact location.
Montparnasse is anyway perfectly safe. Lots of restaurants and cafés, too. The high tower does not make the area appear as attractive and quaint as St Germain, but the good thing is the oh-so-many metro lines stopping there, so that can take you everywhere.
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Rue de Rennes is a great shopping street, and there is no shortage of cafes and restaurants. The ugly tower is but a blip on the horizon, otherwise your views are no different than blvd St Germain. Safety is no concern. You are 2 metro stops from St Germain and I have no doubt there is a quick bus ride as well. Five-minute walk to Jardin de Luxembourg.
Did you read the reviews? You immediately would see:
%26quot;... Location was outstanding, very easy to walk nearly everywhere but also very handy to a few different metro stations. The street was relatively quiet but very close to some very busy streets and lots of restaurants and shopping. There is also a wide range of cinemas nearby.....
Its location is ideal to hop onto the metro, find nearby cafes and restaurants.....
There are lots of lovely little places nearby where coffee and croissants are just delicious... close to the metro, restaurants, the open air market on Saturday, which should not be missed, and all of Paris is accessible from this hotel - we chose lots of walking, but equally, the Metro and bus services are great ....%26quot;
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Does the hotel in question , have a name ?
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the hotel is Hotel Littre
9 Rue Littre
I would still like to know if it is Montparnasse because Hotwire says it is in St. Germain
Thanks
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I Googled the hotel Littre and this is what I got: %26quot;Welcome to the Hotel Le Littre Paris. The hotel Le Littre is located on the famous Left Bank of Paris, between Saint Germain des Pres and the famous Montparnasse district, the new areas for fashion designers and luxury shops%26quot;.I am originally from France and we know Montparnasse as the districts where many artists use to live and work. There are very famous brasseries in that area and, as other posters have said, very good shops etc. you may have a wrong idea of St Germain as well. The West side is posh and pricy while the East side was long known for its bohemian attitude. There is no sharp divide between the various districts of Paris; the transition is gradual. In addition what used to be working class streets long ago are often now upper middle class. the map at www.hotellittreparis.com/anglais/location.htm shows its location en relation of famous sights.
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Thank you. It now sounds like a nice place. I appreciate your advice and opinions.
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It%26#39;s a lovely hotel, very helpful staff and rooms and bathrooms of a good size. I stayed there in October last year and intend to keep going back. You will enjoy it.
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