This was the perfect hotel for viewing riders in the final stage of the Tour de France. Make sure you get a city view room, and you will be able to see the riders eight times as they make their final circuits. Hotel is very, very close to Louvre, Tuileries Gardens, metro, shopping, and several good restaurants. Also easy walk to Arc du Triomphe. Beware that in July there is usually a carnival set up in the gardens across the street so there is some loud street noise to contend with when trying to sleep. You'll need to close the windows, but there is AC so that's ok. A fan or some other source of white noise also helps. I would not let that keep me from staying at this location unless my #1 goal was peace and quiet. No onsite restaurant, but the breakfast buffet is excellent, and they will bring it to your room at no additional fee. Overall, a lovely little hotel in the middle of all the Paris action.