This was my first time visiting Paris for 6 nights, and I am so lucky that I learned about l'Hôtel La Louisiane because it was absolutely what I was looking for: great value ($77.50 total per night, including breakfast), hotel-style check-in (not worrying about bothering Airbnb hosts/other guests), private bathroom (very clean), a desk where I can sit and write under soft lighting, a window that looks out onto rue Seine, in a location with so many social cafés (Le Molière around the corner was my favorite) and night activity, within 10-15 mins walking distance to the most important places for me, like the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Shakespeare and Co, esp. given I came during the national strike (✊) and there were no public transportation options.
I also enjoyed the breakfast each morning on the 3rd floor, where it was simple and classic: coffee, croissants, baguettes, yogurts, with jams, fruit, eggs, other types of bread and tarts, fresh orange juice, copies of the New York Times, in a small room with wood tables and seats and the morning light. Ah!
I had quite low expectations for my stay here because of the disclaimers from the hotel itself, warning potential guests that they are not a 5-star superhost or anything, and I was preparing myself for a shabby, uncomfortable stay with carpeted floors, but it was not like that at all. It was hardwood floor, not dusty like at my own home, a good bed, and super cool, helpful staff at the reception desk.
I am looking forward to watching the documentary that I picked up on dvd while here.
Thank you for keeping this historic place alive!