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The slightly more sophisticated sister of the Hôtel/Hostel Meyerbeer Beach, these are the closest dorm beds you'll find to the beach, literally one-minute's walk away. And, you're just a couple m…

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Hôtel Studio and its nearby annexes have over 40 rooms at truly unbeatable prices, working out cheaper than the cost of a couple of dorm beds at Bordeaux' hostel for two people travelling togethe…

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If it were possible to list any more 'author's favourites', this charming family-run hotel occupying one floor of a character-filled building, reached by a spiral staircase, would definitely be u…

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Right in the heart of Le Suquet and just moments from the Forville Provençal market, this sweet, simple 15-room place has an enchanting courtyard garden, and is handy to harbour-side restaurants.…

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Unpretentious and a bit idiosyncratic (who put that fake palm tree in the lobby?), this two-star hotel - the name means 'cricket' - has 71 reasonably priced rooms. Furnishings are practical and m…

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It's definitely no statement in style, but the small, simple Hôtel Choiseul offers impressively clean and often very spacious rooms at extremely reasonable rates, particularly for this popular pa…

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If it's a heart-warming dose of old-fashioned chivalry you need each morning, then the well-run house of Madame Alix Reverchon comme autrefois is an enchanting choice. Not a hair is out of place …

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Nice Garden Hôtel's trump card is its sumptuous garden, an oasis of peace and quiet with blossoming orange trees; you'd never believe you're only a minutes away from the promenade des Anglais.

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You'll find this gracious 1890s place facing the Albert 1 gardens just moments from the aromatic sights, sounds and scents of the old town and a few short blocks from the beach.

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The 'Good Stay' at the top of a quiet street in Montmartre is a perennial budget favourite and the husband and wife operating the hotel are always welcoming and helpful. It's a simple place to st…

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A few short blocks from the main railway station Gare St Charles, the New Hotel Select is also close to two more metro and tram stations - Noailles and Réformés-Canebière - making it ultra-conven…

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For a stylish sleep, head a few blocks further south of the Vieux Port than you might otherwise (about a 7 minute walk all up) just past the Palais de Justice to this chic little place with 22 in…

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Built in 1853 by a family from the Jura region (thus the name), this three-star hotel has 76 rooms and a 1980s vibe. Half the soundproofed rooms have street views, the rest overlook a quiet, pebb…

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Looking as if it would be more at home on a tree-lined Paris boulevard, this handsome 1892-built cream building (not to be confused with the similarly named Excellior hotel by the beach) has a lu…

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A pleasant surprise in Cannes, Hôtel Alnéa is run by a young couple, Cédric and Noémi, who have lovingly renovated the place and given it a new lease of life. It's fresh, friendly, unpretentious …

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Hôtel Atlantis is not exactly in its prime but its owners don't seem to care, a little bit like parents who dote on their children and would never admit that they are not perfect. So brace yourse…

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Built in 1745, this hotel offers solid value and plenty of early 19th-century charm, all just two blocks from the cathedral. The 42 tasteful rooms have antique touches and sparkling bathrooms.

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Part of the same stable as the Hôtel de l'Univers but not really in the same league, this 54-room hotel in the very heart of Reims has location, location, location in its favour.

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This popular three-star hotel has 42 large rooms, with high ceilings and bathrooms big enough to do jumping jacks in. We love the mix of artwork and vintage travel posters in the hallways, and th…

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The Royal is always full and always buzzing, and for good reason. This is the young, cool, understanding and constantly reliable aunt on the hotel scene who never lets you down.

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Arles has an amazing Roman heritage, as evident in its gladiatorial amphitheatre, where chariot races took place, and where bullfights are the big crowd-pullers today. By comparison, its age make…

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Well-placed, a stone's throw from the Saône, St-Antoine invites you to peep your head out the door and glimpse Fourvière. Interior design mixes 17th-century stone with bold colours, lending the p…

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Set in a garden full of fountains and flowers 2km west of the centre, this charming hotel is nestled in part of an 18th-century turreted chateau. But check your room first: the décor veers wildly…

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With corridors painted with Matisse murals and guest room walls and ceilings also adorned with murals, the spiffy little Hôtel du Centre offers fab value for money.

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After the hubbub 'n humdrum of place de la Comédie, this three-star pad is a sweet haven of upmarket peace. Montpellier's early 19th-century queen is where stars and celebrities, politicians and …

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This friendly budget place just west of place de la Bastille has 35 serviceable rooms off a long stone corridor lined with mirrors It's a very basic and cheap place.

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Wedged between Galeries Lafayette's men's and women's department store buildings, this privately owned three-star hotel is moments from the most upmarket sector of the rue Ste-Catherine shopping …

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The 'Globe Hotel' is an eclectic caravanserai with small but completely renovated rooms. It is located just south of the throbbing blvd St-Germain and within easy walking distance of the Latin Qu…

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This brighter-than-bright 31-room boutique hotel, with its emphasis on sunbursts and bold colours, particularly orange and yellow, is just this side of kitsch. But it makes for a different Paris …

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This hotel dating back two (or maybe even three) centuries and opposite the delightful place du Marché Ste-Catherine has been decorated according (or so say their brochure and website) to the 'Vi…

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The trump card of this hotel is that it is one of only two midrange establishments to have a swimming pool in Cannes, which is, well, a luxury. The location at the top of the hill, just behind Le…

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Built a century ago, this elegant, family-owned hotel overlooks a lively shopping square just off La Canebière. Here, the 45 rooms retain the feel of a bygone era, with dark timber furniture (the…

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Secluded from the street, but right in the city's heart, follow the rustic driveway from av des Fleurs to this dove-white, triple-decker freestanding pavilion set in fountained gardens.

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The main reason to come to Hôtel Les Cigales, a cheerful little establishment whose name translates to 'the cidadas', is the lovely rooftop sundeck for chilled sundowners and breakfast sunny side…

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Behind the hotel's Victorian facade, this 1970-built hotel in the heart of the historic Chartrons wine merchants' district has been recently refurbished, with cool, calm decor throughout its 144 …

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This 54-room hotel is owned by the same family that runs the cosy Familia Hôtel next door but, boasting an additional star, it offers just that much more comfort. Mind you, the service remains ex…

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Housed in an 18th century building, this upper-midrange place is surprisingly quiet for its location, which is as central as it gets for Bordeaux, directly fronting the elegant pedestrianised sho…

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The amiable family who've owned this 19-room hotel since 2003 have beautifully renovated the establishment, elevating it to new fashionable heights, at the heart of the city's most beautiful lamp…

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Seven floors, 136 rooms and a shockingly ugly concrete facade (marginally better at night thanks to clever lighting) make this three-star 1970s hotel a dispiriting sight. Not to worry. The Mont B…

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In one of Bordeaux' beautiful old 18th-century mansions, this link in the Amarys chain is a decent midrange option just a few paces from the Gare St-Jean train station.

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