We really had a good time at the Tivoli Etoile. I'd read all the reviews and had briefed the family to expect very small rooms, being so central. They were small but they were good. Everything worked. The aircon was quiet and really effective. The beds were very comfortable. The service was excellent - just as cheerful and attentive as you'd expect from a well-priced boutique hotel. Just before arriving, we read a rather negative review from someone who had had a problem with security, but we couldn't see any issue with security. The rooms all had safes, the keys seemed to be well attended by the reception staff and when we left our luggage on our last day it was all kept very securely. The best thing about the hotel, though (apart from the giraffe picture, which I personally like a lot) is the outstanding location. Just a stone's throw from Etoile metro, which gets you anywhere, very quickly. Really, this was a good choice and I'd recommend it, and be happy to stay there again.