Paris/17th arrondissement

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James Joyce, 71 Boulevard Gouvion St. Cyr. +33 (1) 44 09 70 32. Across from the Palais de Congres. Also serves standard Irish pub food. It was pretty dead (read empty) when I went there early in the day for lunch - but it was packed later in the evening. They screen Irish and English football and soccer. [1]

Hotel Eldorado, Rue des Dames 18, 17th (metro: Place de Clichy), +33 1 45 22 35 21. The Eldorado, a former maison de rendez-vous, was once home to the kept women of the 19th century bourgeois. Now a very cute no star hotel, its charm more than makes up for what it lacks in amenities (who needs a TV in Paris anyway?). The staff is super friendly, the decor is garage sale chic, and there's a lovely courtyard that fills with neighbourhood hipsters on warm evenings. It also has a very good location & you can easily avoid the noise of Pigalle or Montmartre's high prices, but they're within stumble distance if you decide to explore. For early risers breakfast (€5, until 10 am) is served in the attached restaurant/bar. Some English spoken, especially for those who pet the cat sprawled across the reception desk. 23/39 Eur. - 49/79 Eur. (singles/doubles)
Hotel Prince Albert Monceau, 9 Rue Tarbe. Free wifi internet.
Hotel Saint Cyr Etoile, 101 Ave des Ternes, +33 (0)1 45 74 87 42. Just around the corner from Palais des Congres. Small rooms - but that is to be expected. Friendly staff and a nice breakfast each morning. [2]