The staff was very friendly and helpful and spoke excellent English. The hotel is in the heart of Paris and all the main sites are in walking distance. I walked all the way to the Arc du Triumphe and the Eiffel Tower and back along both sides of the Seine. It was quite a journey but definitely doable and well worth it. There are plenty of shops and restaurants in the area as well as the St. Michel/Notre Dame train station is just around the corner. The room I got was small and could barely hold my bags. I'd say perfect for a solo traveler and not so much for a couple or duo. The bed was comfortable and adequate. The bathroom is updated and nicely done. The room/furnishings has a quaint historic look. Very nice. There was a mock balcony so in the summer time you can throw open the windows and lean on a railing to look out down into the street. I really enjoyed my short stay here and would definitely book here again.