Hotel Picard

Hotel Moderne and Hotel Picard

by Chasinraynbowz

The Hotel Moderne in St Germaine de Pres (3 star) was what we expected. Small rooms, but very clean and 'ensuite'!!. It is in a great location, walking distance to the islands and Notre Dame as well as the metro and some great food! Rates are normally about $130 euros per night, but we had a great deal for $80.

The Hotel Picard (2 star hotel) in Place de la Republic was not what we expected, a bit older than we thought, but very clean. They were in the midst of renovations and painting. It was very quaint and well within our budget (cost us $63 euros a night). One piece of advise though, ask for a room on the back side. There was a bar right below our window and people were there till all hours of the night laughing and talking. Also, if you make reservations, FOLLOW UP. We got there and they could not find our reservations. While waiting, 2 other groups showed up and had the same problem. Both 'hotels' were unique in their own way. Both had facilities in the rooms (which was what we had looked for) and both were in great locations to the metro and dining.

Walls were fairly 'thin' at the Hotel Moderne and we could hear our neighbors. Not so at the Picard, but we could hear the bar downstairs half the night.