France is the most popular international tourist destination in the world, attracting almost 75 million foreign tourists annually. And it is not surprising that its capital, has a wide choice of accommodation options, from simple budget hotels to finest luxury palaces in about 1400 hotels in Paris with 76,500 rooms in total.

There are several things important to know about hotel types before Paris hotel reservation. First of all, most tourists are misleading by the amount of stars hotels have. In France hotels are rated by the government, and the number of stars has to do with the size and basic amenities of each room, not considering the other factors, as cleanliness, atmosphere or hotel' service level. Consequently, the number of stars should not be the only judge while looking Paris hotel deals.

Paris hotel offers
There are four basic types of accommodation you can look while Paris hotel booking. First type, the cheapest one among all, is a room in a hostel. Paris is awash of hostels, but such budget accommodation is not cheap as it used to be. Beds in youth hostels can cost about €25, for which you can get a bed just a bed with a shared bathroom. Bear in mind, that in Paris price makes difference, and likely, hotels under €100 per night will be a bit flimsy or small, and rooms may not be a quiet as you like, or the hotel may not be centrally located, while one in the higher range is, of course, going to be a nicer place to stay.

More comfortable place to live is cheap Paris hotels; the price is €40-70 per double room, with a bed and a private bathroom, possibly a phone and TV. Some of the most popular budget hotels like Hotel Britannique is known for the best location, in the area near the Ile de la Cite, Louvre museum, Rue de Rivoli, Place Vendome and a block away from the Seine. Although it can be a bit noisy because of the heavy traffic nearby, but it will not disturb the guests, as all rooms are soundproofed.

Paris hotel rates
Budget Paris hotels offer a good value compared to similar hotels in neighboring countries, and are most popular among most 80% of tourists coming to Paris. Generally the price range is €70-160 per double room with a bathroom (shower or bathtub with handheld shower), TV, phone, possibly WiFi or a computer station in the lobby, nicer decor, in-room safe, a tiny elevator, and a decent breakfast room. Plus, you can get better comfort conditions in case your room costs close to €150, like, laundry service, TV with international channels, air-conditioning, room service, buffet breakfast room\restaurant, concierge services, free newspapers/magazines, and no-smoking rooms. As an example of the best mid-range hotels is the boutique hotel called the Five Hotel and located in the Left Bank's Latin Quarter. Another hotel which is so attractive by its location near the river Gauche and atmosphere is Duquesne Eiffel Hotel. Hotel is just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadero and the Invalides and is situated in a renovated 18th century townhouse.

The highest class of accommodation is presented by the luxury Paris hoetels and top-end Paris hotels, located near the most popular attractions, on the Left Bank of the Seine river. The price range for rooms varies from €185 to €400 and higher. Beautiful example of the hotels can be called one of the Sofitel chain hotels, each of which represents the French chic and style. Even though the number of the chain's hotels in Paris already exceeded 10, Sofitel Le Faubourg Hotel still remains one of the most prominent among all. Located in the heart of fashionable Paris, between the Place de la Concorde, the Faubourg Saint Honore and the Champs Elysees, the Sofitel Le Faubourg is an exclusive hotel with 147 rooms and 25 suites in two buildings dating from the 17th and 19th centuries.
Le Meurice hotel is a fashionable palace, located in the heart of Paris, right on the rue de Rivoli, overlooking the Tuilleries. You can cross the street to stroll in the park, and you're an easy walk from the Louvre, the place de la Concorde, and world-class shopping.

In the very heart of Paris, between the Champs Elysees and Eiffel Tower, located Plaza Athenee Hotel, it can be called to have the most Parisian style and chic among all others. Since its launch in 1867, hotel magnificently combines the taste of luxury and style, giving that indescribable Parisian atmosphere, something hard to express by words, but feel by heart when you are here, in Paris.