Okay, I'm thinking Disneyland Paris
 

Since I'm planning Italy 2008, why not a stop at Disneyland Paris, too?

So, anyone have any advice on where to stay for a few days in Paris? I've not been, and have no clue where to start looking and planning.

I know one thing, I will not have a pair of sneakers in my luggage!

The pretentiously-named L'Hotel was the most charming little place, with the BEST freaking location EVER. A little pricey, though.

I can't recommend Hotel Montpensier enough. At < €100/night (as low as < €70 for a single bed room) and across the street from the Louvre, it couldn't be beat for us. If scenic views and lavish interiors are what you're looking for in a hotel, not so much. But it's clean, the staff is friendly, and it's across the street from the Louvre.

Perhaps a visual aid would help persuade her:




































































Now, doesn't that look swanky ? :cool:

Wow!

Well, absolutely, it does as do you two. But even at the budget of 370€, that's way over budget for me and the friend that may be going with me.

It's most swakalicious, though.

So, can anyone recommend a good Paris travel book? Fodor's?

And how easy is it to Metro around and to get to DL park? I know I'll be walking, a lot.

This is much more in my price range! And, right across from the Louvre....
Not as swanky, but since I plan to mostly be asleep when I'm there, the swank factor can be much lower, and it's right across from the Louvre.....

Lonely Planet is always good. We had one other book I'll look up when I get home. And a Streetwise map is an absolute necessity.

This sounds like our travel strategy...my general goal is to spend as little time as possible inside the hotel. So convenience, cleanliness, affordability and location are my top priorities. Swankiness is a bonus if I can get it.

Heheh, my goal in Paris was to live like an Emperor.

Loks like you pretty much did. Swanky, indeed. And may I say, again, you looked wonderful all decked out for a night on the town. Tres swanky!