Ajiel, Paris

If you like places that give you the feel of the culture- this is it. Only three blocks from the Metro at Commerce, and there used to be a market that would set up along the block on Tuesdays with great deals on clothes and jewelry. Not scary at night (although I wouldn't advise it,) and there's a patisserie nearby. The room was a little dingy, but again, we're going with the cultural feel, and I haven't been there since 2001. Large, open windows and great French breakfasts- which are different than ours- they have cream, crossaints, cheeses- really good. ATM located on the street pretty much right outside the door. Clean beds, and an old-fashioned elevator. In three weeks in France, I stayed in probably 15 different hotels- some of which were small and quaint, and some of which were huge and commercialized, and this one was by FAR my favorite.