Bare parquet floors, plain off-white walls, simple high-tech lighting, and minimal contemporary furnishings make rooms feel spacious, and earned the accolade of Europe's Design Hotel of the Year in 1995, just after this big white cube of a hotel opened its doors. The spaces may be bare, but at least they are filled with furnishings by some great modern masters, such as Le Corbusier, Eileen Gray, and Gerrit Rietvield. The amiable staff speak fluent English. A pedestrian zone full of boutiques and restaurants is right outside the door, and Place Royale is 300 yards away. Pros: stylish decor; friendly staff. Cons: hard to park; no restaurant; noisy bar.
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