expert reviews of cheap hotels in Paris

These aren't terribly exciting rooms, mind you, but they are old-fashioned and boast high ceilings and Latin Quarter street views (almost all are on the street).

The bright rooms boast dark wood furniture, Louis XIII-style chairs and stools, lovely French floor tiles, and cool recessed lighting. Bathrooms are polished and filled with amenities and toiletries.

The hotel has 39 colorfully decorated rooms, many with "faux candle" hanging lamps and dark wooden furnishings. All rooms are equipped with television, telephone, and hair dryer, along with private facilities.

The Hotel Hippodrome is a friendly place with just 22 rooms, run by Sonia and Philippe, a dedicated mother and son team.

The Hôtel Peletier Haussmann provides 26 classy, two-star rooms with a nice range of amenities at Cheapo prices.

Housed in a former 17th-century convent, the cheery Hôtel Saint-Dominique provides appealing and brightly decorated rooms within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.