Apartment Rentals in Paris
Aug 26, 2009, 9:11 pm
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Apartment Rentals in Paris
Hi everyone:
Has anyone ever had a good experience with renting an apartment in the Paris area rather than staying in a hotel? I am trying not to break the bank on this trip (Nov 14-25 with the 16-20th being paid for by someone else) and the hotel rates are reasonable the 14th and 15th but through the roof the 20th-25th.
Please PM me with any advice you could offer on agencies or apartment owners who have been good to deal with.
Thanks!!
Has anyone ever had a good experience with renting an apartment in the Paris area rather than staying in a hotel? I am trying not to break the bank on this trip (Nov 14-25 with the 16-20th being paid for by someone else) and the hotel rates are reasonable the 14th and 15th but through the roof the 20th-25th.
Please PM me with any advice you could offer on agencies or apartment owners who have been good to deal with.
Thanks!!
Aug 26, 2009, 10:41 pm
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I have used this company before and are using them again next month. http://www.parisrentaparts.com/
Even though I had some minor issues in the past, this time the whole process worked very well. Would recommend them.
I would also do a search and you will see many postings and threads about this same topic.
Even though I had some minor issues in the past, this time the whole process worked very well. Would recommend them.
I would also do a search and you will see many postings and threads about this same topic.
Aug 28, 2009, 1:38 pm
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I have used vacationinparis.com successfully. I wouldn't hesitate to use an apartment instead of a hotel room again. The price differential is usually modest (but may not be in your case) but the ability to spread out, have a snack, and so on more than make up for the fact that you have to make your own bed.
Here is a link you may find useful.
Here is a link you may find useful.
Aug 28, 2009, 3:12 pm
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Check out vrbo.com. In many cases, you will deal with the owner directly. I have just used vrbo for the first time, but others here have good things to say about it.
Aug 30, 2009, 7:22 am
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You seem to have some good leads here. Let me add that from my perspective there is no doubt that renting a flat is better than getting a hotel room if you are paying and not using rewards. I will always chose that option over a hotel room.
I have used Cooper Flats www.paris-flats.com with success. Like some others, their web site has a full calendar listing available and non available dates for each flat.
Bonne chance!
I have used Cooper Flats www.paris-flats.com with success. Like some others, their web site has a full calendar listing available and non available dates for each flat.
Bonne chance!
Aug 31, 2009, 10:17 am
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I'm also going to be looking for an apartment rental in Paris for next June, but only for 2 nights. I've rented apartments in Paris and elsewhere in Europe before, but of course most of them have a 1-week or at least 3-night minimum. Does anyone know of a Paris apartment agency that specializes in apartments with no minimum rental period?
Aug 31, 2009, 12:15 pm
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I'm also going to be looking for an apartment rental in Paris for next June, but only for 2 nights. I've rented apartments in Paris and elsewhere in Europe before, but of course most of them have a 1-week or at least 3-night minimum. Does anyone know of a Paris apartment agency that specializes in apartments with no minimum rental period?
Just checked a few listings at random in the 5th arrondissement, and most have 5 night minimum stays. A couple of small studios rent by the night, however.
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Aug 31, 2009, 2:37 pm
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I'm also going to be looking for an apartment rental in Paris for next June, but only for 2 nights. I've rented apartments in Paris and elsewhere in Europe before, but of course most of them have a 1-week or at least 3-night minimum. Does anyone know of a Paris apartment agency that specializes in apartments with no minimum rental period?
Sep 2, 2009, 11:05 am
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Yeah, I've seen it happen that way before. But this far out, very few apartments have any bookings at all for next June, so I'm betting the answer will be "no" until there are enough bookings to create the gaps.
Sep 2, 2009, 4:09 pm
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You're right, of course. Sorry, I had the OP's earlier dates in my head when I answered.
Sep 11, 2009, 4:09 am
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tips on apartment rentals in New York
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Nov 15, 2009, 2:09 am
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I have used this company before and are using them again next month. http://www.parisrentaparts.com/
Please check this thread for more -negative- information on parisrentaparts
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/franc...l#post12820912
Nov 15, 2009, 11:36 am
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Get over it.
They are a changed company and their service now is excellent.
I would definitely go with them
(I have no economic interest in the company. I just appreciate great customer service)
They are a changed company and their service now is excellent.
I would definitely go with them
(I have no economic interest in the company. I just appreciate great customer service)
Nov 15, 2009, 11:59 am
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