Hotel Esprit Saint Germain
Esprit is all about the Left Bank! A great location set in the most fashionable district of Paris, surrounded by the loveliest boutiques and shops, all types of galleries and patisseries like Pierre Herme and Gérard Mulot. It is truly in walking distance to the heart of Paris… the Louvre, Musee D’Orsay and Notre Dame. The hotel, as you may know, is within sight of the Church of Saint Sulpice, but also it is sandwiched between both Rue Bonaparte and Rue de Seine — which take you directly to the river… via a wonderful array of restaurants, galleries and cafes like Deux Magots, Cafe de Fleur and don’t miss – Laduree.
The blocks around the hotel simply breathe of luxury in hushed tones. The creativity that goes into Parisian window displays – whether to front a high-fashion house or a neighborhood chocolatier – is unmatched anywhere in the world. This is one of the best neighborhoods to experience window shopping, where a medieval maze of streets have trend-setting boutiques, old shops like Poilane, as well as, larger stores like Au Bon Marché. Between the church of St-Germain-des-Prés and that of St-Sulpice, hides a little restaurant La Petite Cour and just a little further is great dining at Helene Darroze. All of this adds to your stay at Esprit Saint Germain.
The hotel interior has the same panache – subtle but its detail, detail, detail. The cozy fireplace in the living room just lures you in like being in a private club. Wonderful candles add to the glow and fresh aromas. Everything has been thought out. As the hotel is small – efficiency rules and the space is utilized very smartly. The bathrooms are perfectly fitted, sleek slate, great lighting, mirrors with storage behind, and a deep soaking tub. Mini-bars are very generous. Tea/coffee maker well supplied. Liked a bottle of water on the desk. And loved being sent off to the airport with a bottle of water for the trip… a very thoughtful gesture — and there were plenty of them.
The breakfast room is warm with the lovely vaulted ceiling – well lit with modern fixtures ample for reading the morning paper and quiet. Excellent quality of jams, honey and butter.
The staff is exceptional — polite, friendly and are proactive hosts. They take exceptional pride in the hotel.
Address:
Hotel Esprit Saint Germain
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22 Rue St. Sulpice
75006 Paris, France
http://espritsaintgermain.com
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