Cheap Sleeps in Paris: The Revised and Expanded Guide to More Than 100 Charming, Comfortable, and Inexpensive Hotels

I also can't warm up to the author's new self-congratulatory tone she has developed. And what's the deal with belaboring how many miles were walked and how much rain was slogged through to bring the lucky reader only the best information?

I've changed my allegiance to Frommer and Steves. These guys know how to talk travel without pretension.


AN HONEST AND ACCURATE SOURCE OF INFORMATION   July 8, 1999
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

SANDRA GUSTAFSON'S REVIEWS ARE HONEST IN OPINION AND VERY ACCURATE. I ACTUALLY STAYED AT ONE OF THE HOTELS WHICH IS IN HER BOOK AND THE FINE COMMENTS THAT SHE MADE ABOUT THIS HOTEL WERE TRUE. MANY TIMES ONE FINDS THAT A REVIEW COULD BE BASED ON THE HOTEL PAYING THE REVIEWER TO SAY GOOD THINGS ABOUT IT AS THE REVIEW DOESN'T MATCH WHAT YOU REALLY GET. BUT IN THIS CASE EVERYTHING IS ACCURATE. MS. GUSTAFSON ALSO GIVES HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT TRAVELING IN PARIS. ALL IN ALL THIS BOOK IS A WONDERFUL SOURCE FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR CHARMING HOTELS TO STAY IN PARIS BUT WITHOUT PAYING DEARLY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY IN THEM. THIS BOOK'S DEFINITELY WORTH THE MONEY.


Wish there was a book this good for every city   March 16, 1999
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I read this book virtually cover to cover before going to spend just a few days in Paris. My recollection is that it had some of the best directions I ran across for getting from the airport into the city. When faced with the confusion of the airport, I just wanted to find a cab. But we ultimately decided to try the bus/train/Metro. And we made it with no problem.

We stayed at one of the recommended hotels--Grand Hotel Des Balcons. It was a nice little hotel, which was amazingly affordable and was not just patronized by Americans. One night at dinner we were seated next to another American couple at a restaurant recommended in "Cheap Eats" (Au Petit Prince). They too were relying on both "Cheap Sleeps" and "Cheap Eats" and were also happy with every recommendation that they had relied on.

My only complaint is that the books are published separately. There should be a combined Cheap Eats/Cheap Sleeps or at least a package deal offering a discount if you get both.


Made finding and booking a hotel in Paris very easy.   March 13, 1999
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

The information was accurate. Book well organized and easy to use. I've always used a travel agent in past but no more.


Accurate and informative!   August 8, 1998
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

In preparation for my first trip out of the United States, I was loaned this book to assist me in making hotel reservations. The depth in which the author detailed the amenities, location and tourist sites in proximity to desired lodging can be summed up as "invaluable". I found every bit of detail just as Ms. Gustafson revealed...no comment was misrepresented. I found this book a delight to a new traveler and one I will rely upon in the future. My deepest thanks and appreciation to you Ms. Gustafson. I slept well!!!