From the moment you enter the lobby of this 4-star hotel, you know you are in a special place. The granite floor of the entrance leads you to the atrium under which you will find the reception desk.

You will most likely be greeted by Frederic Lassalle, who presides over his hotel with impeccable manners and grace. He will point out to you that the lounge is a breakfast room in the morning and a quiet bar in the afternoon and evening, where you can sip Pernod or a coffee after a day of shopping or sight-seeing.

Once settled in to one of the beautifully appointed guestrooms with modern bath, you are free to relax in the lounge or to roam the neighborhood outside. The choice of accommodation includes double-bedded rooms, twin bedded rooms, front or back views. They are all deluxe in decor and amenities.

The neighborhood outside is vibrant and alive; the hotel is a few short blocks from the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Quartièr Latin. It is located in the heart of St. Germain des Prés, where artists live and work, antique shops beckon, some of Paris's most famous brasseries are to be found.

Treat yourself to a true Parisian experience. M. Lassalle and his family will take good care of you.

Photos courtesy Hotel de Buci