The 22-room Hotel Sainte-Beuve is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel situated on a tranquil street that's within a five-minute walk of the Luxembourg Gardens. At once chic and homey, the well-appointed interiors are charming and inviting, doused in crimson shades that complement the wooden floors and furniture. There are plenty of comfortable couches and armchairs that invite lingering before the fireplace in the lobby lounge, or with a cocktail in the adjoining lobby bar. Rooms are small yet stylish, with vintage furniture and modern bathrooms with towel warmers, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have lovely balconies overlooking the street. The nearby Hotel Le Six, though a tad pricier, has a fitness room, spa, and hammam. 

Location is a big plus for the four-pearl Hotel La Bourdonnais, which is situated in an upscale residential neighborhood that’s a brief walk from the Champ-de-Mars and Eiffel Tower. Renovated in 2014, the lovely boutique hotel’s 53 rooms are clean and tidy with room service, minibars, coffeemakers, and distinctive bathrooms. Some rooms have balconies with spectacular Eiffel Tower views. But its standard rooms are on the small side. It offers an excellent breakfast buffet (for a fee) and afternoon tea service in an intimate and tastefully decorated room. Rates are competitive for its location and category, but certainly not inexpensive. Another option to consider could be the upscale Hotel Montalembert, a chic, intimate hotel in the heart of the Saint Germain shopping district.

The 40-room Grand Hotel Français is a solid mid-range property offering good value in eastern Paris. Rooms are small, but feature contemporary decor, clean bathrooms, and up-to-date amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a small lobby bar and a breakfast room, but there is no full restaurant on-site. Four metro lines located within a five-minute walk of the hotel offer easy access to major attractions -- but those looking to be in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Paris may want to look farther west.

This budget-friendly guesthouse at the foot of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacré Coeur) is ideally situated for visiting the historic and picturesque quarter of Montmartre. The architecture dates from the Napoleon III period and the property has been thoughtfully decorated with period pieces. Guests with heavy baggage should consider taking a taxi, since this hotel is situated at the top of a hill in Montmartre, a quarter with many narrow, sloping streets and flights of stone steps.

Les Jardins du Marais is an upper-middle-range hotel, with 205 rooms and 58 suites spread across seven renovated buildings, all overlooking a landscaped garden. Rooms are elegant and sunny, with sleek, pretty furniture and quality linens. The many meeting rooms can make Les Jardins a good choice for business travelers. The Marais neighborhood, with its maze of medieval streets, museums, art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants, sits across the Boulevard Beaumarchais from the hotel, which is within a few minutes' walk to a metro station. Tourists who prefer to stay closer to the Champs-Elysees might check out the smaller Hotel Galileo.

The 38-room Hotel de Banville is a boutique in a quiet neighborhood at the northwest end of Paris in a residential quarter. All rooms are individually decorated, with a lovely mix of historical accents and contemporary furnishings -- they reflect the taste of the owner, a jazz singer who performs a monthly set in the cozy lobby bar. There is a quality continental breakfast on offer (for a fee) and the location is near many restaurants, but some guests report that rooms are smaller than anticipated (though small rooms are common in Paris) and that the distance from the city center can be annoying.

The luxurious Hotel Du Collectionneur Arc De Triomphe Paris has 470 elegant rooms (including 52 suites) tricked out in Art Deco-style furnishings, though it’s the opulent lobby and pretty rose-filled patio that make the biggest impression. A 10-minute stroll from the Champs-Elysees, the hotel features a spa, fitness center, and on-site parking. Courcelles Metro Station (line 2) is within walking distance. There's an elegant restaurant that offers fine French dining, and a fancy-cocktail bar that's a swank place to hang out.

Hotel Verneuil is an intimate boutique property with an ultra convenient Left Bank location, small rooms, and not much in the way of features. The building was originally constructed in the 17th century so the layout is slightly cramped, but definitely elegant. Gray color palettes in rooms look sophisticated, and rainfall showerheads, along with L' Occitane toiletries, are luxe touches. A substantial breakfast is served for a fee in the vault-style basement, or it can be delivered directly to guest rooms. You won't find many features other than a small business corner with a laptop, but the location is prime. It may be worth comparing rates at Hotel Duc de Saint-Simon for bigger rooms and more elaborate decor in the same neighborhood.

The 36 small rooms at the boutique b montmartre (formerly Hotel Beauséjour Montmarte) are individually decorated with colorful art, pop-style design pieces, and fun accents like mirrored cabinets. The rooms are stylish, as are the grounds and common areas of the rest of the property, which is short on amenities but maintains a charming, intimate atmosphere with the help of a lush backyard garden and patio. Sacré Coeur and the Place de Clichy are both a short walk away; the more touristy parts of Paris (like the Louvre and the Place St Michel) are within a half hour via public transportation.

The 38-room boutique hotel borders the Marais in the pretty -- and slightly gritty -- 11th arrondissement, surrounded by charming cafes and shops, and within a five-minute walk of the metro station Bastille, where three lines converge. As its name would imply, the hotel is original: The wild design makes quite an impression, and each room is decorated in a different, stunning manner. A breakfast of fresh-baked pastries is available for a fee, and Wi-Fi is free. The boutique feels cozy and homey, but as is often the case with small hotels, amenities are limited.