If you have a picture of Paris that includes narrow cobblestone streets lined with cafes, beautiful old buildings, streets full of strolling people enjoying joie de’vivre, dozens of fabulous cafes, brasseries, and bakeries intermingled with boutiques and art galleries, then you have pictured the location of La Louisiane in Saint-Germain des Prés. In addition to having all your eating and people-watching needs directly outside the front door, it’s a very easy walk from this hotel to Louvre Museum, Musee d’Orsay, Notre-Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, the Seine for river cruises, Le Marais for excellent shopping, and dozens of other sights.
Paris in known for small hotel rooms and this place is no exception. However, everything we needed was included, including two comfortable beds, a desk, and a full bathroom with a large bathtub. Amenities included breakfast with delicious croissants, coffee and orange juice every day in a room on the 3rd floor, shampoo and soap. Unlike American hotels, they were not stingy with towels when cleaning the room every day.
The staff were friendly and spoke English and French. There is a lovely club room/lobby where people would relax on the way in or out.
Since this was my first trip to Paris, this hotel was the perfect place to stay to access all the sights. Transportation options around this area are abundant, if needed. Highly recommended.