Paris Hotel St Germain Des Pres | Was it a favorite or a flop!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

We forgot to mention that the price-point for this hotel and others we recommend in our blog will vary depending upon the time of year you visit Paris. We tend to visit during the shoulder season and when the flights are less expensive. Please keep this in mind, as someone just sent me a message that they are searching for a hotel in late September and it was higher than $200. Our numbers are accurate for when we visited Paris in June. We are going back Oct/November and finding this price-point to be the same at this time of year. Do you have a favorite hotel in Paris? Let us know your personal recommendations!

[@AliUSA-ct9ip]

I like your French! My favorite hotels in Paris are: Hotel Duquesne Eiffel: 23, Avenue Duquesne, 7th arr. and Bedford Hotel, 17 Rue de l'Arcade. Have a great day!

[@ladye6907]

Since I’ll be visiting Paris next year, I’m interesting to find a good affordable hotel in the safe area. Even though it looks nice but the price is way over $200. For instance for September the price varies from the cheapest $437 to $902 per night on Booking. Probably it would be a good idea to mention where you book this hotel at the best price. Thank you for the video.

[@rebeccataylor9511]

Love your videos! I learn so much. Thank you!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

You are so welcome!

[@lindyd8837]

What a great video! It really captures Paris.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Glad you enjoyed 🤗

[@horseplop9]

One of my very favorite channels. Thanks for all the Food and information

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Wow, thanks!

[@denabruni9086]

The hotel looked great, loved the decor. I totally agree with the things you said were important in your hotel stay.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

❤️

[@caos6358]

Thanks... Have a lovely day...

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks, you too 😊

[@silviahernandez4827]

Wow!! That’s good to know I always book 4 -5 star hotels. The hotel looks very nice . Thank you

[@patriciateague8677]

I'm definitely more like KJ. And it's refreshing to hear someone talk about a reasonable hotel budget. I'm on sites where people rave about a hotel, but when I check, it's upwards of 400€ a night. KJ, thought your French at the beginning sounded great! This hotel sounds good but it is closer to €315 a night.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks 😊 Try Trivago. Unfortunately, I think it depends on time of year. This is what we paid in June.

[@joycemum8085]

..."I think we know that." Tony whispered..lol Cute remark.

[@KayeCarterTV]

Just love you guys, and just enjoy your videos. Hope you’re having a wonderful day in Paris.♥️🙏🏼🌹👍🏼🇺🇸

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Merci beaucoup ❤️

[@Walkwithlahiru]

Nice video 👍 ❤❤🎉❤

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you 🤗

[@dannysmith2794]

I really like your videos, Thank you....

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you! Glad you like them 😊

[@richardporter6201]

I had the same problem about accent at Chez Janou last time. Guy at bar looked at me with blank expression following my monologue about reservation. Guys drinking at the bar started to laugh and in English one of they explained to me French was pretty good but my accent was terrible. In end all had pretty good laugh, no one was being rude or mean and we were shown to our table.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Sounds very much like my experience. Thank you for sharing. It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one ☺️

[@richardporter6201]

@@kjandtonylovefrance Not even close to the only one. My wife speaks no French and garbles what she knows. Took the longest time to get over fear of rejection but now after many trips to Paris she just charges ahead on her own. Has a favorite hairdresser in Paris and now thinks nothing of going to get her hair done and meeting me later.

[@Djbobo1260]

Yes I know I was pronouncing this and people couldn't understand me! Are they messing with us?

[@richardporter6201]

@@Djbobo1260 By and large no one is messing with us, just they are thinking in French and hear non but close French and first instinct is to correct the error which comes across as rude or just ignore the garbled French. I have found the French to be very nice if you just give them a chance and remember to work on understanding their rules. Good example is Bonjour Madam. Sounds stupid to us but is important to them so say it every time you go into a store but don’t smile like an idiot when you do. Don’t hold your hand out for change , take it from the little plate. Don’t walk down the street eating though discreet nibble on a baguette I think is ok. Opens lot of doors.

[@Djbobo1260]

@@richardporter6201 agree with all I was actually being facetious about messing with you😉

[@jessicawinstone8331]

Very charming couple. Tony looks great in that shirt!!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thanks so much!

[@ariannewdnotbe]

Your pronunciation & accent is improving, so félicitations! We mostly stay with family and friends in 🇫🇷, but when we don’t, my preference is an AirBnb because I go to bed earlier, as well as wake up earlier than my husband, so we prefer a bedroom with a door & a living room/dining room/kitchen area for privacy. There are great AirBnbs for less than €200 per night, some w/a balcony even in Paris, though that’s rare. Plus, you can make breakfast at ‘home’ & have a leisurely start to the day.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

One of our favorite places we stayed was an airbnb on Rue de la Harpe

[@bluewaterstudio]

When I was moving to Paris I rented an apartment around the corner from your hotel. I was rarely in my room other than to sleep, with so much to do, so I rented a flat for 65€ per night. A studio with a kitchen on Rue Mazarine. Parfait. Yes, fourth floor without an elevator ... but cheap and no charge for the mouse that kept me company 🤪. Taking the money I saved I was able to eat some very fine French meals without hesitation or guilt. Oh .. the WiFI was blistering fast and I lost ten pounds using those darn stairs! bon temps .. -Daniel (Saint-Germain-des-Prés)

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Merci, Daniel. Thank you for sharing that story. How long ago was that?

[@Rain-nw2vk]

Hey u two just manage to get two mins hope u both good 👍 💎 kj and Tony you both very awesome.I love your videos 🙏 I like lil chocolate 🍫 on pillows and the hot lemon wipes with the food and a jacuzzi en-suite.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you so much 😁

[@Rain-nw2vk]

@@kjandtonylovefrance 👍

[@charlenewilliford6957]

I would stay at this hotel. Surprised that it is at or below 200. Merci❤

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

You're welcome 😊

[@annaleebeverley2763]

I used to stay at hotel de Siene every time I went to Paris...and I loved that location so much that I purchased an apartment in the same physical block..20 years ago and still love the location as much as I did then..it is perfect. I am now selling it to move back to Australia to be closer to my children. So if any of your viewers want to buy the perfect apartment in the perfect area..comment..

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Agreed, it is a perfect location. I would guess you won't have any trouble selling it.

[@ericericson3535]

Very discerning video! What was the star rating. I agree with you on the St. Germain area. If you're a Hemingway fan like me, St. Germain de Pres is the only place to stay!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

3 star

[@jM-ov2yw]

Is this a good family hotel? I’m not seeing bed options for families

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Not really sure since it was only the 2 of us.

[@joandelise145]

NIce job with the French!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Merci ❤️

[@iloveparee]

Sounds good. Pretty blouse, did you get it in Paris? It looks very "French". Omg, the pastries look awesome!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you ❤️ It looks French to me also, but I did not get it in France. I bought it from an online company called StyleWe. They are a great resource for unique clothing. shrsl.com/4mb9l

[@AnneDeCocco]

I looked at the hotels first mid October and the rates were well over $500! Am I doing something wrong? We’re not going until 2025, so not in a rush.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

The rates generally don't start coming down until the end of October. We just booked October 30 through November 11 and were able to get a rate of 230 euros, which is a little over budget but we are also trying a new location. If you have specific dates that are not flexibile then it can be more challenging. I choose our dates around when it is less expensive.

[@MetaphorTravel]

KJ, the accent for arrondissement is on the second syllable, and there are four syllables. ... I pronounce it "ah-RON-deze-men." You're dropping the first syllable. (And the "t" in "ment" is silent). and the neighborhood is saint germain de PRAY ... the "e" in Pres is pronounced as a long "a" Love your channel!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Merci ❤️ I really appreciate the help ☺️

[@richardporter6201]

@@MetaphorTravel ha ha learn every day just recently learned to say Sen ReVER. Is that right?

[@MetaphorTravel]

@@richardporter6201 actually, "river" in French is rivière, so it would be pronounced with three syllables, ri-vee-AIR. But mostly, people would just refer to it as "La Seine"

[@richardporter6201]

@@MetaphorTravel Thanks! I was close now closer.

[@stuartlee6622]

Hotel Madison??

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

No, it's actually called Hotel St Germain

[@patrickpregiato1794]

Why is she whispering in the hotel?

[@heide7992]

I really don't like to be negative (and rarely am), but I ended up fast forwarding the intro, that's simply too slow and too long. As for the content, and please forgive me, I almost want to refer to this as Paris for Dummies. Your 10 aspects of what make a hotel great are what most people expect provided their budget permits. Aside from that, there's the matter of personal preference, and the fact that price doesn't always equate to quality. I'm with Tony as far as returning to the same hotel (if it's not broken don't fix it) and also to some of the same restaurants while still trying new ones, of course. .

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

Thank you for your feedback and suggestions. We realize most people know what makes a hotel great. Our purpose in sharing the 10 aspects (as stated in the video) was as our personal guide for our rating of the hotel 😊

[@clivebirch8199]

Are you in Paris for the Olympics? Tomorrow's opening ceremony (Friday 26th July) sounds as it will be F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S-! Not to be missed KJ & Tony (nice to see facial whiskers on their way back)! 😊

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

No, we're not. We are back at the end of October. I'm sure the opening ceremony is going to be amazing! Yes, I prefer the facial hair myself ❤️

[@rivierarocket]

@@kjandtonylovefrance Just remember one thing. Paris is not the world but it can be a stepping stone to the next place to see in the world.

[@billscott]

Hey kj. 7 minute intro to restaurant way to long. Edit edit edit

[@rivierarocket]

They are both psychologists and recovering or recovered alcoholics so they have got to tell their life stories as in therapy before you can ask where's the beef. They'll never make it in France spilling their life stories. The French are very secretive people or as I was told a long long ago. The more you say the more suspicious they become. Another reason their CV's are very short, one page with very few extracurricular activities mentioned. And as Marcel Pagnol once said..The Mediterraneans talk a lot to hide what they really want to say. "Les Mediteranéens parlent beaucoup pour cacher ce que ils ont à dire."