Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Paris [Paperback]

Sandra Gustafson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cheap Eats and Sleeps | Publication Date: January 1, 2001

Savvy travelers trust Sandra Gustafson for real finds and great value when eating and sleeping abroad. Completely revised, with new maps and more detailed neighborhood coverage, these beloved guides offer first-time and veteran visitors alike in-the-know tips on the best-priced places to eat and stay in the City of Light--each revisited or newly discovered for these new editions. Proven favorites in this popular series, Sandra's lively, detailed, and personal reviews combine to create the essential travel guide and the perfect companion for anyone in search of the out-of-the-way, unusual, fun, and true flavor of Paris. With practical advice on transportation, reservations, holidays, and even shopping tips, here's the ticket to discovering Paris at its best.

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About the Author

Sandra Gustafson has traveled throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and has lived in Paris, Prague, and Singapore. A recognized travel author with a growing, loyal readership, she currently lives in San Diego.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 9th edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811829219
• ISBN-13: 978-0811829212
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,274,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Useful and Enjoyable Book for Paris Lodging and Shopping, December 27, 2001

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"martin1776" (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Paris (Paperback)

Paris is a challenging city when it comes to lodging. Hotels abound, but are they any good? And hotels are usually crowded, so if you don't like yours, you might be stuck. Fodor's is some help, but its reviews are short. This book spends the better part of a page on an average review, and some are longer. Prices are up to date and evaluations are accurate. The book is arranged by District, so once you know about where you'd like to be you can research in detail. I do wish, however, that she would mention hotels she didn't like that she saw, because there are many hotels one encounters while in Paris and it would be nice to know why she didn't pick the ones she didn't. A minor complaint, however. A good bonus is her inclusion of many more hotel web sites than Fodor's. And believe me, most of the decent hotels have sites with photos and info, as well as reservation capabilities. Be sure to follow her advice to use email or fax to confirm and get your confirmation in writing. She also addresses shopping and does a good job. We went to some places she like and were pleased.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars right on!, April 3, 2004

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This review is from: Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Paris (Paperback)

Sandra's description of our hotel (Hotel Residence Monge) was exactly on the mark. Friends have used her books for other cities and found her views accurate also. I would not go to Europe again without first consulting Sandra!

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe my favorite book ever, May 9, 2010

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This review is from: Sandra Gustafson's Great Sleeps Paris (Cheap Eats and Sleeps) (Paperback)

If you're thinking about going to Paris, you need this book. I've bought copies for all my friends who are going and they find it just as delightful as I. It's more than the title suggests. Sandra Gustafson captures the personality of individual hotels and I've never been disappointed in the more than 15 years I've been using this guide!