Hotel La Louisiane will forever be the Official AirBnB Miracle in my POV.
I knew I'd gotten a deal - in the heart of St Germain, one of my favorite neighborhoods in Paris, at a price that's downright cheap for the area. Even before I arrived, I had a feeling I was in for something special when I got a couple emails about recent art shows in the hotel, and that La Louisiane is considered the Chelsea Hotel (NYC) of Paris. I lived for years around the corner from the Chelsea in NY, so that's a big deal to me.
Direct experience did not disappoint, in fact I was blown away by how funky/cool/fun the place is. My room was exactly what I wanted - a quiet respite from the fun of Paris, with a comfortable bed and my own bathroom. Check, check, check. Wi-fi was bangin', which was great since I'm living the #writerlife wherever I am, with deadlines always nipping at my heels. Working in my room for a few hours still felt like vacation.
Breakfast was, in Cajun French, lagniappe - a little something extra. Great French coffee, jambon, saucisson, fruits, baguette, croissant, pastries, granola, yogurt, pate, cheese, confiture - something for everybody!
I'm lucky enough to be booked in again already, since after being in Tunis for the next few days for a conference, I'm back a La Lousiane for another few days drinking in the St Germain vibe, and all of Paris. This is a very special place. If you're planning a trip to Paris, put this on your list.