Mid-week Paris

Reoil

Hi Folks,
I'm heading off to Paris near the end of April for 4 nights. I have no clue about Paris and have yet to book a hotel (flights are booked). So I'm really looking two things:

1) Can anybody recommend any nice hotels for about £100 max a night for a couple? I'd prefer something quite modern but I understand that everything in Paris is quite small. I guess I'd prefer to stay off the touristy areas, but I understand that this might be quite difficult to do.

2) When I am doing the touristy things. can anybody recommend any must-do things to do? Bear in mind that we are going mid-week. I'm not sure how much this is going to affect things.

I know these are quite general questions, but maybe somebody could help!

Cheers!

Surly

Mama Shelter is a good option if you're looking for a modern hotel off the tourist track, very trendy place and you can definitely get rooms for under €100 a night if you book far enough in advance. There's a music venue and a decent pub right across the street too, although I'm not sure if they're that busy in midweek.
www.mamashelter.com

Wednesday is the best day to visit the Louvre, the crowds die down a lot in the late afternoon / evening. If you're going, don't queue at the main entrance - you're much better off going round the back via Porte des Lions.

A trip down the Seine on one of the bateaux mouches is always worthwhile too.

Reoil

Thanks Surly! I like the look of that place.