Fodor's Expert Review Hôtel Thérèse

Tucked away from the traffic and crowds of Avenue de l'Opéra, this five-floor hotel named after the wife of Louis XIV is a stone's throw from regal sites like the Louvre, Palais Royal, and the historic Comédie Française theater. The property offers plenty of old-world charm, with its low ceilings and wrought-iron details; ambient lighting, contemporary furnishings, and amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and personal safes bring things up-to-date. The retro-chic design is noticeable when entering the elegant lobby, where you can sip an apéritif at the bar-lounge, browse the hotel's selection of custom-scented candles, or chat with the young, friendly staff.