Before and After the Cup

May 29, 2006 7:27 AM

Thanks to advice here on the green, I have sorted out my transportation logistics for getting to the World Cup. Before and after the Paraguay vs. Trinidad game, I will be visiting Paris, Florence, and Madrid for a few days each. Where should we stay? I don't mind paying $200-$300 a night. Just looking for some nice hotels in good locations for people who don't speak the local languages.
posted by jasondigitized to Travel & Transportation (6 answers total)

In Paris, these hotels are quite trendy/fancy (these are all in good locations, and no hotel will give you problems for not speaking French, they're used to it).

Costes

Hôtel Lutetia

L'Hôtel

Pershing Hall
posted by hazyjane at 8:56 AM on May 29, 2006

Madrid Boutique Hotel near Atocha station walking distance to Prado, Thyssen + Reina Christina art galleries;
Hotel Carlton
Paseo de Las delicias 26
28045 Madrid
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posted by adamvasco at 9:14 AM on May 29, 2006

And here are some slightly less expensive Paris choices as well (I feel I've hit both just above and just below your price range, sorry for that):

Hotel Minerve I've just peeked in but it looks sumptuous and lovely, if old-fashioned. In a great neighborhood in the Latin quarter.

Le General Beware, annoying music if you click the link. Modern, located at République which is great for transportation links.
posted by hazyjane at 9:20 AM on May 29, 2006

Caron de Beaumarchais. Great location, decent rooms, friendly staff. Plus, a funky neighborhood where orthodox Jews and young gay folks rub shoulders, if you will.
posted by mozhet at 6:25 PM on May 29, 2006

Kube
posted by Dick Paris at 6:32 PM on May 29, 2006

Er, location perhaps not considered "good".

Anglo drinking: Lush.
posted by Dick Paris at 6:34 PM on May 29, 2006