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Latin Quarter hotel with Art Nouveau details This hotel has 41 rooms, all of which have double or twin beds, with desks and chairs, TV, dial-up Internet access (surcharge) and en-suite, tiled bathrooms with hairdryers. Stories 4-6 have safes, air-conditioning, and rich, bold colors, often with pictures by Art Nouveau artists, such as Gustav Klimt. Stories 1-3 are decorated in more gentle tones, often pale pinks and greens. Rooms overlook the narrow rue Casimir Delavigne or interior garden. Some rooms have terraces where guests can crack open a bottle of wine in summer. All rooms have double glazing. One room is wheelchair accessible. What to expect: The typically Parisian six-story facade opens up into a smart reception area and the Art Nouveau bar, where there are large art books (on Art Nouveau) to leaf through and furniture in organic tones of rust, brown and eggshell. Tourists find the Rive Gauche (Left Bank) location irresistible, but the hotel also has a dedicated clientele from the surrounding publishing houses (Flammarion, Casterman) and Senators on business (the Senate House is 500 meters away). Amenity highlights: Guests settle down in the bar for sleep-defying fresh coffee, soft drinks, wine, or champagne. From the vantage point of a smart Art Nouveau chair, one can see through the breakfast room, to the small interior garden with Japanese shrubs, crumbling fountain and two tables for summer drinks al fresco. Insider tip: Guests should find the time to browse the wealth of art and literature bookshops in the immediate surroundings of the hotel and ask reception for information on artistic happenings. Bookshops regularly invite writers and painters to launch their new publications. Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby, where there is a small seating area. Breakfast room - The attractive breakfast room continues the Art Nouveau theme set in the bar area, and overlooks the courtyard garden. On request, guests can take breakfast in their rooms. The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are many dining options within the surrounding area. Nearby restaurants: La Cambuse La Mediterannee La Bastide Odeon Saint Germain shops This 19th-century building is in the shop-filled area of Saint Germain, 100 meters (100 yards) from the Odeon Theater and 500 meters (a half-mile) from
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