Hotel Elysee Park - Paris, France     

I wouldn't rave about this place - except for it's location. You could walk practically anywhere - and we did. I'ts a very short distance form the Champs-Elysee where it all happens. 15 minute walk through the Tulieries Gardens to the Louvre and maybe a 20-30 minute walk in the opposite direction along the river to the Eiffel Tower. Everything was at your fingertips, and even though the Champs-Elysee is at the end of the street, in the opposite direction, there are so many cafes, patissieries, bars, shops and not-so-well known art galleries tucked away in the streets. It was fantastic in this respect. The room - not so great. It was very small - very dark - and the walls were soft!! Yes, soft!! They were a spongy fabric rather than hardboard. I guess it made it warmer but cringed at the thought of the moisture and bacteria they might be soaking up. I made sure I wore my shoes all the time as I honestly did NOT want to put my feet directly onto the carpet. The hotel had a small spiral staircase and an elevator big enough for one. It actually more resembled a cupboard. The breakfast room was in the basement with no natural light, but at least the coffee and croissants were fresh. The bathroom was clean, marble but very cramped. It was more like a hallway with no room to swing the proverbial cat !! Not sure if I would choose it again. It was staffed 24 hours and everyone could speak English which was helpful.

Elysee Park has got a great, central location! Room we stayed was small basic with no balcony and facing back of the building (no view), but clean and warm. Small tv. Warm bathroom with bathtube, but very small. Reception was open 24 hours, staff ok, spoke english. If you want to walk nearly everywhere in Paris, this location is good!