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red-light district sits this former cabaret with much of its Art Deco wood paneling and theatrical trappings intact. Prices are at the low end of its category. The hotel has dark, rich decor, with green walls, red armchairs, an antique caged elevator, and vaudeville posters in the stained-glass-ceiling lounge. Reproduction furniture, antique prints and oils, and busy modern fabrics fill out the larger-than-average rooms. Some windows face Sacré-Coeur. Guests receive a complimentary book illustrating the history of absinthe, which is once again served in the hotel’s historic bar. Pros: spacious rooms for the price; historic absinthe bar; close to Sacré-Coeur. Cons: some guests may find neighborhood peep shows and sex shops disturbing; far from the center of Paris. | 11 rueFromentin | 75009 | 01–48–74–85–93 | www.hotelroyalfromentin.com | 47 rooms | In-room: no a/c, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: room service, bar, laundry service, some pets allowed | AE, DC, MC, V | Station: Blanche

11E ARRONDISSEMENT (BASTILLE)

Hôtel Beaumarchais.

$$ | This bold hotel straddles the fashionable Marais district in the 3e and the hip student and artist neighborhood of Oberkampf in the 11e. Brightly colored vinyl armchairs, an industrial metal staircase, and glass tables mark the lobby, which hosts monthly art exhibitions. Out back, a small courtyard is decked in hardwood, a look you’ll rarely see in Paris. The rooms hum with primary reds and yellows, some with Keith Haring prints. Kaleidoscopes of ceramic fragments tile the bathrooms. Pros: free Internet; popular nightlife district; bright and colorful. Cons: smallish rooms; off the beaten tourist track. | 3 rueOberkampf | 75011 | 01–53–36–86–86 | www.hotelbeaumarchais.com | 31 rooms | In-room: a/c, safe, Internet, Wi-Fi. In-hotel: room service, some pets allowed | AE, MC, V | Station: Filles du Calvaire, Oberkampf

Hôtel Résidence Alhambra.

$ | The white facade, rear garden, and flower-filled window boxes brighten this lesser-known neighborhood between the Marais and Rue Oberkampf. Rooms are smallish (splurge for a triple, just €116), with modern furnishings and run-of-the-mill bedspreads and drapes. Some overlook the flowery courtyard. There is a free Internet station in the lobby, and five métro lines are around the corner. Pros: bright and colorful; popular nightlife district. Cons: small doubles; long walk to the center of town; no air-conditioning. | 13 rue deMalte | 75011 | 01–47–00–35–52 | www.hotelalhambra.fr | 58 rooms | In-room: no a/c. In-hotel: Internet terminal, some pets allowed | AE, DC, MC, V | Station: Oberkampf

12E ARRONDISSEMENT (BASTILLE/GARE DE LYON)

Hôtel Lyon-Bastille.

$$ | This cozy, family-run hotel is just a block from the Gare de Lyon and has been open since 1903. Its turn-of-the-20th-century pedigree shows up in its curves and alcoves, and tall French windows let in plenty of light. The rooms have been done up in pale blues and lilacs, and have satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. The Marché Aligre and Viaduc des Arts artisan boutiques are just a few blocks away. Pros: easy access to major métro and train lines; free Wi-Fi; friendly welcome. Cons: outdated decor; noisy traffic area; tiny elevator. | 3 rue Parrot, Bastille/Nation | 75012 | 01–43–43–41–52 | www.hotellyonbastille.com | 47 rooms, 1 suite | In-room: a/c, safe, Wi-Fi. | AE, DC, MC, V | Station:  Gare de Lyon

16E ARRONDISSEMENT (ARC DE TRIOMPHE/LE BOIS)

Hôtel Raphael.

$$$$ | This discreet palace hotel was built in 1925 to cater to travelers spending a season in Paris, so every space is generously sized for such long, lavish stays—the closets, for instance, have room for ball gowns and plumed hats. Guest rooms, most with king-size beds, are turned out in 18th- and early-19th-century antiques and have 6-foot windows, Oriental rugs, silk damask wallpaper, chandeliers, and ornately carved wood paneling. Bathrooms are remarkably large; most have claw-foot bathtubs and separate massage-jet showers. The roof terrace, topped with a summer restaurant, has a panoramic view of the city, with the Arc de Triomphe looming in the