Paris Gare d'Est Hotel?
 

My "older" aunt and uncle are going to fly into Paris (landing
around noon) . They want to stay in Paris overnight before taking the
train to Basel the next morning. This train leaves from Gare d'Est in
the 10th. They would like to stay in a hotel (probably a 3 star)
within walking distance of the station, thus making it easier in the
morning. Is this a good idea?. I'm sure during the day, they will
want to walk around. I've been fortunate to have been to Paris many
times for both business and leisure, and don't think I've ever had
any reason to be in this area except possibly to change within the
station. Should I try to find them a hotel by the station or, should
I suggest that they find a hotel further south near a Metro entrance
of a line that goes directly into Gare d'Est. Thanks Liz

Re: Paris Gare d'Est Hotel?
 

On 2 Apr 2005 10:47:48 -0800, [email protected] wrote:

    >My "older" aunt and uncle are going to fly into Paris (landing
    >around noon) . They want to stay in Paris overnight before taking the
    >train to Basel the next morning. This train leaves from Gare d'Est in
    >the 10th. They would like to stay in a hotel (probably a 3 star)
    >within walking distance of the station, thus making it easier in the
    >morning. Is this a good idea?. I'm sure during the day, they will
    >want to walk around. I've been fortunate to have been to Paris many
    >times for both business and leisure, and don't think I've ever had
    >any reason to be in this area except possibly to change within the
    >station. Should I try to find them a hotel by the station or, should
    >I suggest that they find a hotel further south near a Metro entrance
    >of a line that goes directly into Gare d'Est. Thanks Liz

My take is that the area surrounding the Gare d'Est and Gare du Nord
is pretty crumby and not an appropriate area for two older people
to stroll around in if they want to see a bit more than the hotel
room. It would be far better to find a three star in an area of
Paris where they could enjoy the afternoon and evening in a more
salubrious atmosphere and just take a taxi to the station in the
morning -- not all that expensive. If they can afford a 3 star
hotel they can afford a taxi. There are a lot of hustlers in the
area of these stations and certainly nothing of interest. I say
that once having booked a hotel near the station and was sorry
that I had. I didn't feel completely comfortable walking around
at night. Why stay there when you can stay in an area with lots
to see and a better crowd?

Re: Paris Gare d'Est Hotel?
 

On 2/04/05 21:08, in article [email protected],
"Rita" <[email protected]> wrote:

    > My take is that the area surrounding the Gare d'Est and Gare du Nord
    > is pretty crumby and not an appropriate area for two older people
    > to stroll around in if they want to see a bit more than the hotel
    > room.


Probably. The first time we arrived in Paris for a year (65-66)
we stayed at the Hotel Amiot across the street from the Gare de l'Est
train station. We arrived in late November with a dog and a 5 yr old
kid and were treated royally by the hotel and the nearby restaurants.

The area further afield is "sleezy" but a lot of European tour buses
let their people off in the rue Lafayette. I would not have
any problem staying close (a block) to the Gare de L'Est train station,
lots of restaurants and the area is a bit more animated than around Gare du
Nord or St. Lazare.

Of course it is nearly 40 years since we stayed in the Amiot, but it
is on the web and at 65 euros cheap for Paris.

I saw the photo at http://www.123france.com/123/fr/hotel.php?id_hot=801

They change the décor a bit in 40 years!

Earl

Re: Paris Gare d'Est Hotel?
 

On Sat, 02 Apr 2005 21:34:37 +0200, Earl Evleth <[email protected]> wrote:

    >On 2/04/05 21:08, in article [email protected],
    >"Rita" <[email protected]> wrote:
    >> My take is that the area surrounding the Gare d'Est and Gare du Nord
    >> is pretty crumby and not an appropriate area for two older people
    >> to stroll around in if they want to see a bit more than the hotel
    >> room.
    >Probably. The first time we arrived in Paris for a year (65-66)
    >we stayed at the Hotel Amiot across the street from the Gare de l'Est
    >train station. We arrived in late November with a dog and a 5 yr old
    >kid and were treated royally by the hotel and the nearby restaurants.
    >The area further afield is "sleezy" but a lot of European tour buses
    >let their people off in the rue Lafayette. I would not have
    >any problem staying close (a block) to the Gare de L'Est train station,
    >lots of restaurants and the area is a bit more animated than around Gare du
    >Nord or St. Lazare.
    >Of course it is nearly 40 years since we stayed in the Amiot, but it
    >is on the web and at 65 euros cheap for Paris.
    >I saw the photo at http://www.123france.com/123/fr/hotel.php?id_hot=801
    >They change the décor a bit in 40 years!
    >Earl

I found a Brasserie in the area that served Alsace cuisine and
had a wonderful meal plus oh so friendly service. Very nice
and reasonable too. After dark, there appeared to be mostly
lurkers on the streets. Probably harmless, but not the usual
Paris crowd.

But this couple has an afternoon and evening, enough time to
visit say, the Notre Dame area and more and it's a quick ride
in a taxi to and from the station.

Re: Paris Gare d'Est Hotel?
 

[email protected] a écrit :
    > My "older" aunt and uncle are going to fly into Paris (landing
    > around noon) . They want to stay in Paris overnight before taking the
    > train to Basel the next morning. This train leaves from Gare d'Est in
    > the 10th. They would like to stay in a hotel (probably a 3 star)
    > within walking distance of the station, thus making it easier in the
    > morning. Is this a good idea?. I'm sure during the day, they will
    > want to walk around. I've been fortunate to have been to Paris many
    > times for both business and leisure, and don't think I've ever had
    > any reason to be in this area except possibly to change within the
    > station. Should I try to find them a hotel by the station or, should
    > I suggest that they find a hotel further south near a Metro entrance
    > of a line that goes directly into Gare d'Est. Thanks Liz
    >
Gare de l'est is not the fancier place for tourists in Paris, busy
during the day, not really fancy at night without being really a
dangerous area. But I agree with the other posters : tell your Aunt and
Uncle the must take a taxi back to the hotel at night and every thing
will be perfect.

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