For a special birthday this hotel is ideally situated in St Germain close to the Latin Quarter and the Seine. Walking distance to the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musee d’Orsay, Cafe Flore, Deux Magots, and many other tourist favourites. We loved the bars and restaurants of the Boulevard St Germain, Rue Buci and other streets close by. Next door to the hotel is the Le Procope, the oldest restaurant in Paris! The hotel itself is many centuries old and our standard double room had wood beams and beautiful tapestry-look fabrics. The room was petite but very well designed and didn’t feel cramped. The bathroom was elegant and the shower functioned easily. Although our room faced the street (which I liked) it was on the 4th floor and with double glazing we were not disturbed by traffic noise. The desk staff were charming. The vibe of the hotel was discreet, quiet, historic and well-kept.