Family-friendly summer in Paris by Agoda.com

Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has put together a list of some of the nicest, coziest and well-positioned family properties in Paris to help out families who are looking to make the most out of a summer vacation to France’s magnificent City of Lights.

Finding accommodation that caters to groups can be difficult, especially during the summer high season. But Agoda.com’s experienced hotel specialists in France have prepared a list of ten of the best properties in Paris, which provide multi-room suites and comfortable accommodation for groups of all sizes, allowing for a maximum of convenience when exploring the city.

Paris is well known for its world-famous sightseeing, which includes a long list of iconic buildings, museums, neighborhoods and monuments. From the resolute spire of the Eiffel Tower to the solemn beauty of Pere Lachaise Cemetery; from the gorgeous architecture of Notre-Dame Cathedral to the cultural treasure of the Louvre Museum, Paris is a city drenched in history and begging to be explored.

Hotel La Maison Saint Germain 3.5*
Steps away from the Seine River and located just a few minutes’ walk from the Latin Quarter and Mabillon Metro Station, Hotel La Maison Saint Germain will delight travelers of all tastes.

Le Prince Regent Residence et Spa 4*
Designed for both business and leisure travel, Le Prince Regent Residence et Spa is ideally situated in the 6^th Arrondissement of Saint Germain – Luxembourg, one of the city's most popular areas, and minutes away from attractions such as Palais du Luxembourg and Paris-Sorbonne University.

Hotel Residence Henri IV 3*
Located in the 5^th Arrondissement of Pantheon-Notre Dame, a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Its proximity to transport provides easy access to attractions such as Saint Etienne du Mont Church while a quick walk will take you the Pont de l’Archeveche, the city’s narrowest road bridge across the Seine River.

La Villa Daubenton 3*
Special deal! Enjoy a 5% discount on your stay. Non-refundable. Expires December 31, 2013. La Villa Daubenton enjoys a strategic location near one of the main eating, shopping and sightseeing areas of Paris, and the perfect location to base an exploration of the city.

Helzéar Rive Gauche 4*
Situated in the 14^th Arrondissement of Montparnasse, the Helzear River Gauche is right in the heart of Paris, and provides easy access to Cimetière Montparnasse, Mouton Duvernet, and the historic Denfert-Rochereau metro station.

Parisian Home Apartments
Any group will feel right at home at the Parisian Home Apartments, which offers easy access to the metro as well as Rue Sentier and Rue Montorgueil, which offer a diverse market experience for everything from textiles to cheese.

Staycity Serviced Apartments - Gare de l'Est 2*
Simplicity and functionality are the name of the game at the Staycity Serviced Apartments. Located in the 10^th Arrondissement of Enclos-St Laurent, it offers clean apartments, easy access to the metro and family amenities.

Comfort Hotel Paris Lafayette 2*
Early bird special! Book at least 7 days in advance and save 10%! Non-refundable, expires December 31, 2013. Ideal for fun and relaxation, the colorful Comfort Hotel Paris Lafayette is located in the Gare du Nord area of the 10^th Arrondissement, close to city transport it’s perfect for families with young kids.

Relais Spa Paris Roissy CDG Hotel 4*
Perfect for weary travelers, the hotel’s location near to Charles De Gaulle Airport provide maximum convenience and comfort, where guests can take advantage of shops, restaurants and even a hotel spa. Great for the whole family!

Bridgestreet Marais
Stay for a minimum of 3 nights and enjoy 10% off! Non-refundable, expires September 1, 2013. Located just minutes away from Tuileries Garden and the must-see Louvre Museum, the Bridgestreet Marais is perfect for families who want easy access to many of Paris’ best sights as well as the convenience of getting around to explore the city.

10 exciting rebranded & refurbished hotels in Paris

Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to the world's finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel No.5, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L'Oréal, Clarins, etc. Paris is home to numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world's most visited tourist site the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, Lido etc, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually.

And when it comes to hotels, the selection in Paris is one of the world’s best, from tiny slivers of boutique hospitality to opulent palaces that redefine the word ‘luxury’. To celebrate the best that Paris has to offer, Agoda.com is featuring ten outstanding properties that have recently renovated or rebranded to modernize, update or redecorate in the name of classic French hospitality. Take a look at the hotels below and see which one is the best fit for a great Parisian holiday!

Hotel Marignan Paris Champs Elysées 4*
In the elegant center of the city in Paris' Gold Triangle, Hotel Marignan Paris has reopened its doors to welcome guests to a redesign by Pierre Yovanovich. Located just a few steps from the iconic Avenue Montaigne and Champs Elysées, the impressive Art Deco façade opens to reveal the best of Parisian refinement. The hotel ensures a bespoke experience for all guests with an innovative bar, an 'in season' restaurant and a private screening room.

Le Marcel Hôtel 4*
This recently opened Parisian Bourgeois-Bohemian Hotel offers a place where one can disappear behind its deceptively modern façade into a unique environment distinct from the outside world. With décor designed by noted designer Claudia Del Bubba and located in the dynamic quartier de Gare de l’Est, one of the most exciting districts in Paris, it’s a great choice for those seeking a taste of modern Parisian style.

Paris and the river Seine

Hotel Georgette 3*
In the very heart of the historic Marais district, just steps from the city’s modern art HQ, the George Pompidou Centre, the hotel displays modern artistic creations in its unique rooms and touches of various noted designers around each corner, from pop to new realism to street art. The focus, though, is always on making sure guests are enjoying a comfortable stay in this unique establishment just steps away from stylish shopping and iconic cultural attractions.

Hotel de Neuve 3*
This privately run property with an emphasis on soothing light and warm colors ensures that any stay in Paris is bright and memorable. Only steps from the River Seine, Notre Dame Cathedral and other famous landmarks, the Hotel de Neuve’s contemporary décor and designer style are sure to please even the most discerning travelers.

Longchamps Élysée 3*
This completely refurbished hotel has put the focus on a distinctly French combination of elegance, comfort and refinement. Ideally located near the center of Paris just steps away from Trocadero Square and a million dollar view of the Eiffel Tower, it’s a hotel that will calm and soothe as soon as one enters the lobby.
Hotel Armoni 3*
This recently opened hotel provides an intimate atmosphere that puts a focus on warm and elegant décor by French designer Oscal Ono. The hotel went to great lengths to design rooms with soft lighting and neutral tones, ensuring a relaxing stay for all of their guests.

George Opéra 3*
Built in the spirit of tradition and authenticity this hotel is especially convenient for business and leisure travelers. Thanks to the elegant decoration, bright colors and high caliber of service, comfort and convenience during a stay in Paris is ensured.

Montmartre Mon Amour 4*
This charming boutique hotel sits near the top of the historic Montmartre, one of Paris’ most romantic neighborhoods and just steps from the famous Sacre-Coeur Basilica. With each room designed in a unique style and a focus on the long history of romance that the city is famous for, the hotel is itself a monument to love in a city that inspires passion.

Hotel Derby Alma 4*
The recently restored Derby Alma, close to the River Seine along a clean, leafy boulevard, is near to many top tourist attractions including the Eiffel Tower. The hotel has large rooms and a unique spirit thanks in part to its neo-classical atmosphere designed by noted designer Gilles Leborgne.

Best Western Hotel Prince Montmartre 3*
This completely refurbished hotel sits right in the center of the famous Montmartre district, a typically Parisian neighborhood with plenty of food, drink and tourist attractions. The hotel offers high quality standard services and easy access to two metro lines so that one can explore the city at their leisure.

Ascott Serviced Residence in Paris opened

World's largest international serviced residence owner-operator The Ascott Limited has opened has opened Citadines Suites Louvre Paris, its first property under the Suites label in the heart of Paris. Citadines Suites is a new label under Singapore-based Ascott’s Citadines brand that complements its existing Citadines Prestige and Citadines Apart’hotel labels. These properties are designed as a boutique-style luxury residence. Citadines Suites provides an exceptional location and intimate ambience, personalised services, quality facilities, and optimum comfort for guests away from home.

Ascott has spent €5.9 million and nine-months to transform the property into a stunning serviced residence with 51 luxurious apartment suites, while preserving the historic building’s unique European features.

Mr Tan Choon Kwang, Ascott’s Managing Director for Europe, said: “We are proud and excited to open our first property under the Citadines Suites label. Our Citadines brand pioneered the serviced residence industry in France in 1984 and has established a strong reputation. The creation of Citadines Suites complements our Ascott brand and Citadines Apart’hotel and Prestige labels in Europe, giving travellers more options. Citadines Suites offers luxurious accommodation for discerning business and leisure travellers by providing a unique environment and memorable experience through personalised and seamless services.”

Citadines Suites Louvre Paris

Citadines Suites Louvre Paris is located in one of the most elegant areas of Paris that is ideal for business and leisure trips. The serviced residence adjoins the Palais Royal and Comédie Française Theatre and is just a stone’s throw away from the Louvre museum and Opéra Garnier House. It is within walking distance from many of the city’s leading attractions, a wide variety of restaurants, top-end boutiques and antique shops, and is equally close to the business district, Paris Stock Exchange and government offices.

The seven-storey building with a striking Art Nouveau stone façade a dorned with classic Parisian balconies, sculptures and colonnades dates back to 1908. The stylish and exquisite interior décor, which is meticulously designed to perfection by leading British designer BuckleyGrayYeoman, is enhanced by fine quality furnishings and amenities. There are four suite categories: Première, Exclusive, Grande and Royale. All Exclusive and Royale suites have a balcony that offers unsurpassed views of the Comédie Française Theatre or Louvre museum.

Facade of Citadines Suites Louvre Paris

The fully-equipped kitchen in every suite comes with bone china dinnerware, a Nespresso® coffee machine, washing machine and dryer. There is also a special welcome set which includes coffee and tea capsules, mineral water, L’Occitane® bath and shower products, bathrobes and bedroom slippers. Each apartment has an iPad® / iPod® / iPhone® docking station and complimentary WiFi is available throughout the serviced residence.

Besides an extensive range of services, guests are welcomed on arrival by a dedicated team of Citadines Suites Hosts who will be on hand 24-hours a day to assist with their requests. Guests can also enjoy extensive facilities including a gymnasium, chic lounge, avant-garde breakfast room that comes with sofas and low tables, and a high-tech business corner with a 27” iMac® and an AirPrint® printer.

As with all new properties in Ascott’s global portfolio, Citadines Suites Louvre Paris has been built to be a sustainable residence that is both comfortable and resource and energy efficient. The property’s environment-friendly features include low-consumption air-conditioning and heating, energy-saving / motion-detecting LED lighting, regulating valves to limit water consumption, and waste-sorting facilities for recycling in every kitchen.

To celebrate the opening of Citadines Suites Louvre Paris, Ascott is offering a launch rate from €295 for a Première Suite until 31 May 2013. The promotional daily rate includes breakfast and one limousine transfer from the airport or railway station for bookings of three nights and more.

In addition, guests can choose from a variety of exclusive packages to customise their experience. These range from “Chef at Home”, a meal cooked in the guest’s apartment by a French chef, to “Louvre Museum”, a private tour of the world-famous museum with an English-speaking guide, and “Honeymoon”, which consists of welcome treats for honeymooners and a romantic tour of Paris.