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Welcome Hotel

The two-and-a-half-pearl Welcome Hotel offers considerable charm and affordably priced rooms in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood. The property is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, and top attractions are within a short walk or metro ride. Features are minimal, but include a well-reviewed continental breakfast (for a fee) with warm-weather sidewalk dining available, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The 29 well-maintained guest rooms are colorful, and while they lack electric kettles and mini-fridges, all have AC, desks, flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms are a bit snug. The nearby Hotel Saint Germain des Pres is another affordably priced hotel in the area, and it offers mini-fridges and electric kettles in its guest rooms.  

Hotel Continental Barcelona

Hotel Continental Barcelona is an old-school two-pearl property along Barcelona’s hopping Las Ramblas. Its 40 rooms are dated, though they’re clean and include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and sometimes unreliable air-conditioning. The priciest rooms have Juliet balconies overlooking Las Ramblas. A top draw are the hotel’s free breakfasts and free 24-hour snack buffet stocked with options including fresh fruit, pastries, pasta, beer, wine, and soft-serve ice cream. Other hotel amenities include computer workstations, a big outdoor terrace, discounted parking, and free Wi-Fi. This isn’t a fancy place, but the central Barcelona location is hard to beat. For a central Barcelona alternative with bigger, more modern rooms — plus a small gym and rooftop pool — it’s worth checking into Ilunion Auditori. Rates there can be lower, though it lacks the same freebies.

Stardust Lodge

The two-and-a-half-pearl Stardust Lodge is a charming property in central South Lake Tahoe that’s been nicely updated. The family-friendly, motel-style hotel is across the street from the Heavenly Village and a short walk from the lake and Nevada casinos. It has a casual and fun environment, with group activities and loaner bicycles and other sports equipment. Other freebies include continental breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi. It also has a fitness center and a spacious pool and whirlpool that stay open all year. Suites have well-equipped kitchenettes and roomy walk-in showers, though Studio Suites are rather small, and there’s no air-conditioning or elevator service to second-floor rooms. The nearby Holiday Inn Express South Lake Tahoe offers newly upgraded accommodations and a better free breakfast, but rates are often higher.