This hotel is a place of pure value, that which you can never put a price on. It may not be “glamorous” as far as a new age hotel nor have the modern way of “today’s” travel stays. Yet it has the glamor of history, something so rare, you may never find nor experience. The simplicity is completely replaced with many years of ‘family tradition’ and virtue! The atmosphere is so welcoming from the moment you walk in.
It’s just like Xavier explained in the details of the place. Sometimes the most simple things can add up to much more than you imagined. Coming to Paris for my 2nd time in 24 years, although I was not ‘in’ Paris, it was Paris enough for me. Having the opportunity to open my window and glance down at the passengers, whether from there or not was a extreme rarity. My room was as simple as can be yet why would one need any more? The breakfast was decent, although it was included so why complain.
The staff was remarkable. Upon my stay I was able to meet the nephew of Xavier, whom was very pleasant as we had a long conversation during the late night-middle morning. The rest of the staff was so delightful. I did leave my favorite sunglasses in their sitting room, which were never retrieved but that was my fault.
I enjoyed everything that had to do with this stay. The whole history enveloped my initial experience in Paris this time and since, has been the baseline of pleasure going forwards! Although I missed my opportunity, due to them being booked, I was unable to stay on my way back through.
If you are into high glamor, people waiting on you hand and foot, silence when needed... then go somewhere else. If you appreciate the dynamics of history and tradition as well as kind individuals and having the opportunity to experience “life in Paris”, I recommend you stay here!
Best experience I’ve had so far and I only spent 2 nights there as I’m in France for a month!
Thank you all!