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Paris Vacation Apartments – Questions to be Answered

Posted on January 19, 2010 by adminLeave a comment

What better way than staying in Paris vacation apartments and visiting places like never before. Paris has no dearth of vacation apartments. This is one place which has something to offer for everyone. You have a variety of apartments to choose from but the question arises where to start and when to start. There are two ways of doing things like you can directly go to the related websites of the owner or book through any travel agencies.

Booking directly through owner is sometimes difficult as most of them do not accept credit cards and if you transfer the amount to a personal bank account then sometimes it happens like you are not satisfied with the standard and then there is no chance of recourse. The best way is to go through credit cards and if in worst case you feel like cheated then the company will help you out.

Whatever way you choose few important questions needs to be answered before you make any bookings. Make sure that your queries are well answered otherwise if it is doubtful from the start then you can thing of what is in store for you.

Important questions to be answered:

What is minimum/maximum number of days you can stay? Is there any discount for staying more than a given period?
How many people can sleep in a single apartment? Is there an additional charge for any guest who stays?
What is the bed configuration, twin, double or king?
Are pets allowed? Is smoking permitted?
What is the floor of the apartment? Is there an elevator in the building?
What is the nearest metro? How much time it takes to get there?
How many days Maid service will be provided? How many times bed linen will be changed per week?
Is there any contact that I can review before I check in?
Which facilities are not included in rental fee? Will I be charged for using Internet and Telephones?
Can I contact the previous guest either via phone/ email?
What is the condition of appliances? How well is the kitchenette?
Is there any supermarket nearby? Is there any restaurants and bar?
Do you provide conference room for meetings?
Whom to contact in case of emergency?
Are there staffs who can speak English?
If there is space for parking car?

“If you are failing to plan then you are planning to fail”. In this context it can be said as you can get the most out of Paris only if you plan where to stay and how to make a booking which is not only in your budget but also has a prime location as well. Paris apartments provide many facilities and amenities which are world class but there are many which will rip you off. Beware of them and do some home work as well. There are many travel websites and you will certainly find one of your preferred one.

The Author is a contributing writer to the website Apartotels.com which provides London serviced apartments and Paris apartments.


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Pad-a-terre Paris Apartments for Your Paris Vacation

Posted on January 4, 2010 by adminLeave a comment

Once settled into our Paris vacation rentals, prepare to begin your Paris vacation! Everyone in Paris gets picked up in front of Paris vacation apartments, better still request that Paris based 4 Roues Sous 1 Parapluie meet you at the Palais Garnier opera house. They shuttle you round Paris in a chauffeur-driven convertible 2CV. In the event of rain, take metro lines 7 and 9 (near many of our apartments in Paris) to arrive at Mirosmenil for the Musée Jacquemart André. The museums audio guide tells the story of how Nélie Jacquemart met banker Edouard André when she was painting his portrait. Otherwise refer to our Paris apartments guide for an abridged version. They married not far from a couple of our Paris apartment rentals and travelled the world collecting art, now stored in their very romantic ‘private museum’. After your visit museum, head back to our Paris apartments or treat yourselves to tea and cakes under a Tieopolo ceiling in the café. You could always opt for taking one back to our apartments in Paris.

Time for a drink. Take the bus from St Philippe du Roule station (near our Garnier Paris rentals) to the Arc de Triomphe. In Summer, take the lift to the 7th floor of the Hôtel Raphael to enjoy martinis with a view of the setting. Our Paris vacation apartments are only a short cab ride away. The showstopper is the vertical garden in the inner courtyard overflowing with hundreds of exotic plants and flowers.

Leaving this glamorous worlds behind, direction of your Paris vacation apartments, stroll down to the river and jump on a Bateau Bus (river boat) at Pont d’Alma. The boats run every half an hour – the ride is magnificent, taking in some of Paris major sights – the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay to name just a few. You will also sail past a number of our Paris apartment rentals. Jump off at Hôtel de Ville and stroll into the Marais for dinner. The ‘Marais’ is today amongst Paris’ most characteristic neighbourhoods. Chances are you’re staying here in one of our Paris vacation rentals. It is thriving, trendy and a delight to explore and on the door stop of our favourite Paris apartment rentals. It’s medieval lanes are home to impressive mansions, museums, up-and-coming artists’ galleries, Paris apartments and designers’ showrooms. That said, the area is artistic rather than touristy and has been christened the latest refuge for the Paris artisan fleeing the tourist-trampled St-Germain-des-Pres, location of some of our other apartments in Paris. No surprises then that some of the city’s most authentic bistrots, brasseries, cafés and street markets are to be found here. There are so many restaurants to recommend in the area. These are detailed in your Paris apartment rentals guide. One of our favorites is Georget, adjacent to our Marais Paris vacation rentals. The family is called Georget but the restaurant is also known as Robert et Louise, the anachronism giving you some clue for the charm that awaits. This comes highly recommended during your vacation in Paris. All of our Paris vacation rentals are in or near the Marais, so from here it’s a gentle stroll home.

We look forward to welcoming you on your Paris vacation to one of our Paris vacation apartments.

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