best area to stay with a budget

Hi going to paris in march, was just wondering the best area to stay in? looking at a hotel in the latin quarter %26#39;trianon rive gauche%26#39; is it any good? close to attractions?

thanks

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You%26#39;ve chosen a great area for sure. I think the 5th and 6th arrondissements offer both charm in their own right and proximity to other sites. Reviews for the Trianon Rive Gauche seem a little mixed. There are always many posts on Trip Advisor about hotels in this area. If I were you, I would browse through the Paris forum for some ideas, then check out reviews of the hotels that are mentioned.

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How long will you be there? I, and many others who post here, recommend renting a flat rather than staying in a hotel if you are going to be there more than one or two nights. Depending on the rental agency, flats are available anywhere from 3 nights and up.

I will be staying at one in the 5th arondissement when I go in August.

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Some small flats are very competitive on price, e.g., Vacation in Paris (www.vacationinparis.com) has some with three night minimums around $100 USD per night. Don%26#39;t know that hotel (check the reviews here?), but I%26#39;m sure others can comment.

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%26quot;on a budget%26quot;.... so what%26#39;s the budget for accomodation? and I don%26#39;t fully agree that apartments are %26#39;cheaper%26#39; than hotels, especially if no kids or teens are involved.

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Here are some of the options for places to rent through:

Here is the agency I am going through:

http://www.allorenta.com/

Here are some others that I have seen in this forum :

www.PanacheRental.com

www.parisperfect.com

www.parisaddress.com

www.yourparishome.com

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On the apartment vs hotel question, I%26#39;ve wondered whether, if you are visiting a place for the first time, it is better to stay in a hotel in case you have questions, need reservations, etc. If you are staying in an apartment is there anyone to have as a resource?

I%26#39;m in the beginning planning stage for our trip to France in August and having questions answered is on my mind!

Connie

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would prefer to stay in a hotel i think, just for the convenience. The hotel i looked at is £220 for the three night b %26amp; b which isnt too bad, perhaps a little less.

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