Bel Ami HotelvsFamilia Hotel
Bel Ami Hotel and Familia Hotel are both endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Bel Ami Hotel ranks slightly better than Familia Hotel. Bel Ami Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with accolades from 10 reviewers like Star Service, Frommer's and Oyster.
Bel Ami Hotel Show All Reviews
7-11 rue Saint Benoit, 6th Arr., 75006 Paris
From $282/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The hotel will suit guests looking for a chic, urban ambience."
Frommer's
"This four-star hotel was designed expressly to appeal to fashion-conscious patrons in the heart of the Left Bank cafe district." Full review
Concierge
"It's booked pretty much year-round by European business and media types who care more about chic and convenience than space."
Fodor's
"Rates for lodging and dining reflect the hotel's reliance on clients who want to see, be seen, and are willing to pay the steep prices to do so." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by literature, art, and the bustling Saint Germain des Prés district of Paris, the Bel Ami hotel appeals to chic travelers visiting the city’s Left Bank." Full review
Gayot
"Built in a former eighteenth-century printing factory and located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, this understated hotel boasts a pared-down and colorful décor."
Not For Tourists
"Perfect boutique hotel in the Marais."
The Telegraph
7.0
"A five-star magnet for wealthy couples on city breaks, artsy types, and groups of friends doing cocktails or brunch, in the bohemian Rive Gauche." Full review
Star Service
"On the Left Bank, this centrally located 6th arrondissement hotel offers a breadth of facilities that the surrounding B&Bs can only dream of." Full review
Time Out
"Throughout the hotel are constant reminders of the building’s past: from industrial-style objects to books which resided in the numerous libraries of the hotel. " Full review
Familia Hotel
11 rue des Ecoles, 5th Arr., 75005 Paris
From $76/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Rough Guide
"Friendly, family-run hotel in the heart of the quartier."
Fodor's
"Owners Eric and Sylvie continue to update and improve this popular budget hotel without raising their prices." Full review
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Ask for the Quadruple room if traveling en famille.
Insight Guides
"An excellent location, within a few minutes’ walk of the islands and St-Germain-des-Prés."
Time Out
"This old-fashioned Latin Quarter hotel has balconies hung with tumbling plants and walls draped with replica French tapestries." Full review
Gayot
"The family management of this hotel continually strives to make guests comfortable with a warm welcome and regular renovations."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Old-fashioned Familia stands out for its Latin Quarter location." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Set near the eastern base of the Rue des Ecoles, the two-star Familia is a family-run hotel with personal touches, some interesting perks and rates that can be a good deal for the Latin Quarter." Full review
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Those in search of views should ask for top-floor rooms, many of which offer rooftop vistas down the nearby rues and boulevards.
Frommer's
"Perfectly located, close to rue Mouffetard but far from the madding crowds, this is a budget hotel that doesn’t feel like one" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"One of the most attractive ‘almost budget’ options on this side of the Seine." Full review