The Eiffel - Kennedy Hotel is a 30-room, mid-range property in an area of museums and apartments in the 16th Arrondissement. Some rooms have views of the iconic Eiffel Tower, located about a 20-minute walk away, while others look out on a busy, charming street -- so it can be a bit noisy when the windows are open. Common areas of this five-floor hotel are limited to a small lobby and a room in a charming cellar where a breakfast buffet is served for a fee. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and newspapers to its guests. There's no on-site parking, though that's common for Parisian properties. But travelers seeking parking might look at Hotel Auteuil Tour Eiffel in the same neighborhood, which offers outdoor parking.

The historic Relais Christine is a beautiful upscale boutique hotel with an enviable address on Paris's Left Bank, within a 10-minute walk of the Louvre and Notre Dame. The hotel's charming leafy courtyard ushers guests into chic, refined interiors that are a pleasure in which to spend time. The intimate property has just 48 rooms and suites, all are beautifully decorated and equipped with Nespresso machines, Bluetooth speakers, and flat-screen TVs -- plus luxe marble bathrooms. Spa Guerlain and fitness facilities are atmospherically set in the historic vaults, as is the breakfast room where a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Some guests might miss an on-site restaurant, but there are plenty of dining options in the area. For an alternative with a restaurant, check out the L'Hotel, home to the Michelin-star Le Restaurant.

 The 38-room Hotel Palm - Astotel is a solid mid-range boutique hotel situated in Paris' 9th arrondissement. While slightly outside of the main tourist area, the hotel is just a five-minute walk or less from the Rue des Martyrs and the metro. Rooms for one to three guests are clean and compact with contemporary decor, en-suite bathrooms, and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and iPhone docks along with freebies like Wi-Fi and mini-fridges with soft drinks. Some rooms even have French balconies or views of the Eiffel Tower. Extra property features are limited -- there's a small lobby lounge, free light snacks in the afternoon, and a breakfast buffet for an extra fee. The Hotel des 3 Poussins is a comparable property nearby offering some slightly larger room choices.

The 764-room Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel is an upscale hotel with wonderful views of the Seine River that's a 20-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. Contemporary rooms have minimalist decor and come with minibars, glass showers, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have Nespresso coffeemakers and views of the Seine River while others suffer from ventilation noise. There's a French cafe and a Japanese restaurant, along with different breakfast options to choose from, and the indoor pool is a highlight for families. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, Wi-Fi, and to bring a pet. Guests looking for a more intimate, upscale stay closer the chic St. Germain neighborhood may want to try Relais Christine, a boutique property with a fitness center and spa, though it lacks the on-site dining choices of the Novotel and will be more expensive.

The 44-room Hotel Joyce - Astotel is a solid mid-range boutique hotel situated in South Pigalle, a nine-minute walk from Moulin Rouge and a three-minute walk from the metro. Rooms are clean, compact, and modern with bright pops of color and thoughtful amenities like iPhone docks, electric kettles, free Wi-Fi, and minibars stocked with free soft drinks. The hotel's quirky breakfast room offers a daily buffet, but the hotel has few other property features. A nice bonus: The hotel offers free non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks in the afternoon and evening. Another option could be the nearby Hotel Lorette Opera - Astotel Paris, which has similar amenities but more classic decor. 

This luxury hotel in Paris’ posh 8th Arrondissement merges the tradition of an 18th-century "hotel particulier" with neo-Asian design. On a small, quiet street off the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, famous for designer boutiques and haute couture, the hotel has 56 rooms that embrace an Asian-inspired dark and sexy design ethos with plenty of modern perks. The trendy restaurant continues the French-Asian blend and its bar, Le Qu4tre, is a destination for hotel guests and locals as well. The small fitness center includes and spa with a hammam and massage rooms. For an upscale option with a more overtly historic character, travelers can check out Hotel de l'Abbaye Saint-Germain, which has similar rates in the swank Saint-Germain neighborhood.

This 71-room, three-pearl hotel on Boulevard Montmartre -- one of the four "grands boulevards" of Paris -- offers a well-located, simple, and modern base. Many of Paris’ attractions can be reached in a 15-minute walk, and the Grands Boulevards Metro station is right outside the lobby. Rooms are clean and modern, with amenities like air-conditioning, large TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There are even dedicated rooms for families, taller guests, and fitness buffs. The neat decor and range of rooms available means that the hotel has broad appeal. As guests might expect from a mid-range chain hotel, there are no nasty surprises -- but no surprise delights, either. The contemporary French cinema-themed Le 123 Sebastopol - Astotel offers far more Parisian charm at similar rates.

The 91-room Campanile Paris 14 - Maine Montparnasse is a basic but functional hotel that just hits the mid-range level but often comes in at a budget price. Decor is impersonal but facilities are clean. The hotel serves a decent daily breakfast buffet (extra fee) and features a lobby lounge space, a small courtyard with seating, and meeting facilities. A selection of alcoholic beverages are for sale in the lobby 24 hours. Rooms are tiny but clean with en-suite bathrooms, LED TVs, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi (but no mini-fridges). The location is somewhat outside of the tourist center but in walking distance to the bustling Rue de La Gaité, the Catacombs, and public transit. Travelers on the market for more stylish rooms might consider the Max Hotel, though it tends to be pricier.

The upper-middle-range Hotel de Latour Maubourg is a boutique property in Paris’ posh 7th Arrondissement that's a 15-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower. The 17 individually decorated rooms have exceptional vintage-modern decor with en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning, but guests complain of hearing their neighbors and Classic Rooms are tiny. Perks include a steam room and on-site bar in addition to free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is also available, though it costs extra. Guests looking for a larger hotel should consider the K+K Hotel Cayre, with its stylish rooms and wellness area.

Le Relais Saint-Honore is a charming three-pearl boutique hotel in the center of Paris, near the Louvre and Place Vendome. The 15 rooms are stylish and cozy, all individually and tastefully decorated with charming French style. Amenities include stocked minibars, air-conditioning, Bose speakers, and flat-screen TVs. Breakfast is available for a fee, but it has to be taken in rooms as there's no breakfast room -- in fact, like many central Paris boutique properties, features and common areas here are not abundant. It's worth comparing rates with the British-themed Hotel Britannique near Chatelet, though, which has a charming breakfast room and is closer to the trendy Marais.