We loved our stay at La Louisiana, though when we first checked in we were a little taken back by the condition, which is old and in placed unkempt...to the point that we considered making a change. But we didn't and were glad we stayed. We loved the character of the place, the history, the balcony looking down on the street, the creativity of management (while we were there, an art exhibition was held, with galleries displaying the works of their clients in a number of hotel rooms for the week).
A warning to those seduced by the breakfast described in many reviews: those were suspended a few years ago. Also, there is no baggage storage for departing guests.
The localtion is superb. There are multitudes of restaurants and galleries surrounding La Louisinane and we walked to The Eiffel Tower, the Rodin Museum, Louvre, Left Bank, Tuileries Gardens, Arc de Triumphe and Champs Elysee...the only time we used the Metro was to go to Mont Martre. Because of the uniqueness, convenience3, and character of La Louisiane, we would certainly consider staying again in future trips.