Short stay in Paris

[Calvino]

Which 'arrondissement' would be pleasant /interesting to stay in Paris for a short stay and any recommendations for hotels mid range comfortable bed!

[paulmason]

For mid-range prices, but good quality, stay out of central (ie "arrondissment") Paris. The public tranport is good and cheap, and you can have a higher quality stay, for less money, but you'll be jumping on a train for 15/20 minutes to get in and out of the central area. The Hotel du Lac at Enghien les Bains is a great place as a base, and is only 4 stops north of the Gare du Nore. Good Bistro style resturant in hotel, but can be a little expensive if you're on a lower budget, and get carried away with the wine etc. It's obviously more convienant in Central Paris, but you'll pay for it.

[zippy]

Not realy an answer, but don't stop in Mont Martre, this is a nice place to spend a few hours, but very noisy at night!

[AndyAvery]

Campanile Hotels are reasonable price, there are two in Paris at around 40 a night for the room.

[ravenhair]

Go to Montparnasse (10th arrondissement) - it's very central, very reasonable, is full of cinemas, bars, resataurants and shops and has some extremely reasonable hotels. Try the Hotel Odessa and the Hotel Lennox; I stay in one of those two about four times a year.