Fodor's Expert Review Le St-Martin Hôtel Particulier

This is definitely the kind of place you get to stay when you’re promoted. Sober and chic, this tasteful hotel is a cut above. It's a great location for a business meeting, but also steps from the best shopping and restaurants--it really covers all bases.

room

Rooms have faux-leopard blankets and flowered throw pillows to liven up the classic style. Some rooms have big bay windows and fireplaces, but everyone gets the free turn-down service from 5 to 7, with tea, coffee, chocolate, fruit, and snacks.

The windows have superior soundproofing to block out the city noise for light sleepers. Merci beaucoup!

bathroom

Sliding louvered walls separate the bathrooms, which have their own flat-screen TV. Many rooms also have deep-soak tubs.

lobby

Classy with dark wood and a fireplace, the lobby warms you up quickly on a crisp winter day.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Just steps off the sidewalk, the lobby is quite small and rather “intimate” at the reception desk. Other people can easily overhear your business.

pool

Oh, there’s a pool, alright! This heated outdoor pool is surrounded by heated cement walkways to maximize comfort. It isn’t strictly a lap pool, so feel free to loiter and enjoy yourself. There’s a charming footbridge over the pool to facilitate access to the beach chairs.

dining

With soaring ceilings and glass walls, the in-house restaurant-bar, Bistro L’Aromate, has a friendly vibe. Specialties include a multigrain risotto with duck confit, asparagus, spinach and foie gras au torchon.