Which hotel in Latin Quarter...

Hi,

I have it narrowed down to two hotels in the Latin Quarter, both pretty close to eachother, but I am having trouble deciding between the two since both are close in price and their reviews are pretty much the same, and both are recommended in a tour book (www.holidayhouse.ca):

Hotel Moderne St. Germain

or

Hotel California St. Germain

Is one nicer than the other, closer to cafes/restaurants/metro, better view, etc. It%26#39;s mostly going to be used just for sleeping...

If anyone can sway me in one direction or the other, it would be most helpful!

Thanks

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Well it makes no difference which you choose as far as location goes, because they are located on top of each other...same cafes, restaurants, etc. Rue des Ecoles is very central in the Latin Quarter. The Sorbonne is here.

The California has a bit better tripadvisor reviews....

Are they by the same owner??

Les

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There will be little difference in the relative quality of either hotel (they both have the SAME owner). Interior decor will be similar. As for their relative convenience, the two hotels are on opposite sides of the same street (rue des Ecoles---at rue des Carmes) approx 100 meters apart.If you want to get picky,the Moderne is on the south side of the street facing north and the California is on the north side facing south. The towers of Notre Dame will be a few blocks almost due north from either and rooms on the top floors of either may have views of them. Tha MAUBERT-MUTUALITÉ Metro station will be equidistant from either.

I suppose if I had to choose between the two, I would choose the Modern-Saint Germain and requst a room on the 5th floor/front, with a walk-out balcony and glimpses of Notre Dame.

GRAND HÔTEL MODERNE-SAINT GERMAIN--

http://www.hotel-paris-stgermain.com/

tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d197634…

HÔTEL CALIFORNIA SAINT GERMAIN--

http://www.california-paris-hotel.com/

tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d238380…

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Did you have a look at the hotels located on the island in the SEINE river . . Just behind Notre Dame. We stayed there and where very happy.

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Thanks for the input. I booked the Moderne after looking at their website and getting the 3 night package deal.