Ideal Left Bank location next to an RER B station and across from a bus stop, plus being located across from the Luxembourg Gardens, makes this small, refurbished hotel the ideal base for exploring Paris and environs. Welcoming English speaking front desk. Rooms are small by American but not by French standards so accept it and just enjoy. Yet, a few drawbacks such as expensive breakfast, no CNN on HD flat screen TV, and only a tea pot to heat water for the available powdered coffee. At the high prices charged by US standards, a small Nespresso - type machine should be included, but the free bottled water is considerate as is regular maid service and the property is very clean. Being on the corner results in considerable noise although the double - pane windows help, but then all of Paris is noisy. So overlook the issues and just enjoy.