Gradyghost, We will be at the Pont Royal in Sept. for 7 nites. Since my French is pretty much limited to Bonjour and Merci is Mr. Tieng receptive to e-mail inquiries primarily in English?
(And thanks to all for the recommendations which I've printed out!)

To Grandma: Mr. Tieng seems completely receptive to English speaking correspondents; try him at the website I gave. Since you will be at the Pont Royal before my stay in November, I should appreciate your remarks on the hotel. Good luck.