Hotel Saint Germaine des Pres or Hotel Bonaparte?

I want to be near the river and Saint Germain des Pres? Which is a better hotel?

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Hotel Bonaparte is a no-frills 2* in a good location. It does have a/c and a minibar, but the furnishings will be more utilitarian.

Hotel St Germain des Pres (same street) is a 3* with higher prices. The decor looks to be a bit %26#39;richer%26#39;.

So, it boils down to appearance as far as I can see, and whatever you can discern from the TA reviews.

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How near to the river? The Bonaparte is across the Blvd. St-Germain.

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BOTH are perfectly fine hotels--one a basic Parisian 2-star and the other a basic Parisian 3-star. So if budget is not a pressing concern, you may find that the HÔTEL SAINT GERMAIN des PRÉS (3-star--NOT the 2-star Hôtel de Saint Germain) 36 rue Bonaparte (a few steps beyong Eglise Saint Germain des Prés), 75006, Metro: Saint Germain des Prés--

http://www.hotel-paris-saint-germain.com/

will offer a bit more in amenities and a more convenient location.