Hotel Yllen Eiffel  

In Paris’s 15th arrondissement on Rue de Vaugirard, a 4-star hotel minutes from the Eiffel Tower and Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Tucked between Montparnasse and the Parc des Expositions, Les Invalides, the Champs-Élysées, the Louvre and Notre-Dame are all within about 4–4.5 km. Address: 196 Rue de Vaugirard.

A recently renovated, air-conditioned hotel spread over seven floors with 38 rooms. Expect modern rooms with minibars, LCD/satellite TVs, coffee and tea facilities, hairdryers and in-room safes (charges may apply). The lobby is stylish and compact, with a lift and 24-hour reception; staff speak English, Spanish and French. Housekeeping is regular, with linens and towels refreshed several times a week.

Keep fit in the on-site gym or lose yourself in the small library. There’s a bar and a restaurant on the premises, plus concierge and a tour desk to book Paris excursions. Complimentary wireless internet is available in public areas and guestrooms. Practical touches include laundry and dry-cleaning, a safe-deposit box, elevator access and 24-hour front desk service.

Conference facilities, a business centre and an internet corner make working easy. High-speed internet and express check-in/out are available.

An on-site restaurant and bar serve evening meals and drinks. Continental (or buffet) breakfast is offered daily (fee applies) and room service is available for a late-night snack or relaxed start to the day.