Visiting France and Italy -- any two-seaters need ballast?

On Aug 25, 12:57*am, Tuno wrote:
My apolgies to my fellow r.a.s.'ers for using the forum as a travel
agency, but I'm suffering a little sticker shock at the online prices
of hotels in central Paris. Any inside information on a cozy,
comfortable (and affordable) place within walking distance of a few of
the major attractions would be greatly appreciated. (Yes, we have long
legs.)

Hope the regulars here don't mind this OT response.

This is pretty basic but was clean. I stayed there a couple of times
a few years ago. Not exactly central but not far on underground. In
Montmatre which I personally would prefer.
If you are keen it is walkable I seem to recall.
2.8km as crow flies to Louvre, many main tourist things are
near there.

http://www.parisby.com/arts/pages/booking.htm
Hotel des Arts
5, rue Tholozé, Paris, 75018
Double room 81-140 Euros night.

There are other similar looking hotels in the area.

When I was feeling wealthier I once stayed somewhere nearby:-
http://www.terrass-hotel.com/
Very nice it was too.
270 Euros night.