Novotel Paris Vaugirard - Paris, France     

I would recommend this hotel particularly for families with kids. Those seeking an action-packed lodging area should look elsewhere. The Paris Novotel Vaugirard occupies a very good locale -- a block away from the metro stop, across the street from a police station, and nestled amidst several shops (including a grocery/bakery about 2 blocks away) and restaurants. There is little in the way of nightlife, large crowds, or commercial bustle in this relatively quiet neighborhood. Because the area is slightly off the typical tourist path, few people at the shops or even the police station spoke English. The hotel room was clean and quiet with contemporary decor, but seemed a bit cramped for four people perhaps because of an unconventional design. The staff members spoke good English and were cordial. The functional, almost sparse, hotel lobby does not invite people to lounge around. A small kids' play section is set up next to the lobby.