Atel Corail is a budget hotel with small, clean, no-frills rooms. In addition to being relatively inexpensive, it's only two blocks from the Gare de Lyon train station, which is a connection for the No. 1 metro line that runs straight through central Paris. Also, I found the hotel staff to be helpful and friendly.
One drawback: they claim to have internet access, but it's actually a small screen attached to their printer in the lobby, and it's a nuisance to use. I had to pay to use the cybercafe next door.
If you're looking for something luxurious, this absolutely isn't the place for you, but if you're on a budget and don't plan on spending much time in your hotel, the Corail is a nice place. read more