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In Review: Okko Hotel Paris Gare de L’Est

by Courtney Traub | November 13, 2023
In Review: Okko Hotel Paris Gare de L’Est
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Approaching the starkly contemporary complex in concrete, metal and glass that houses the Okko Hotel Paris Gare de l’Est, you’d be forgiven for confusing it […]

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In Review: The Hotel Bleu de Grenelle in Paris

by Courtney Traub | November 13, 2023
In Review: The Hotel Bleu de Grenelle in Paris
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Comfort & Quiet Style Near the Eiffel Tower It’s a bit of an assumption that in Paris, it’s impossible to find reasonably priced, high-quality accommodations […]

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Where to Stay in Paris: How to Choose Your Accommodations?

by Courtney Traub | March 26, 2024
Where to Stay in Paris: How to Choose Your Accommodations?
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When planning a trip to the French capital or elsewhere in France, figuring out where to stay can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll […]

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In Review: The Hotel Thoumieux & Its Elegant Brasserie

by Courtney Traub | November 13, 2023
In Review: The Hotel Thoumieux & Its Elegant Brasserie
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Nestled between the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, the Hotel Thoumieux is a four-star boutique hotel in an unusually vibrant corner of Paris’ touristy 7th […]

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Review: The Ice Kube Bar in Paris (Gimmick or Intriguing Night Out?)

by Colette Davidson | April 16, 2025
Review: The Ice Kube Bar in Paris (Gimmick or Intriguing Night Out?)
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NOTE: As of early 2025, the bar at the Kube Hotel is temporarily closed. Please check back later. Featuring Siberian temperatures, surreal bunker-like surroundings that […]

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In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris

by Courtney Traub | May 16, 2024
In Review: The Grand Pigalle Hotel in Paris
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Situated in South Pigalle, a formerly seedy Parisian district that’s recently been colonized by hipsters, foodies and fashionistas, the Grand Pigalle Hotel has only been […]

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How to Avoid Bad Hotels in Paris: Why Going Too Cheap Can Bite Back

by Courtney Traub | December 29, 2025
How to Avoid Bad Hotels in Paris: Why Going Too Cheap Can Bite Back
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If you type “cheap hotels in Paris” into Google or far cooler search engines such as Ecosia, the first page of search results will display […]

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