SELECT HOTEL, Paris

Select Hotel combines an 18th-century historic facade with a designer interior that includes a glass-roofed cactus garden. The lobby and lounges are adorned with contemporary artworks throughout the property. Guests have complimentary access to sweet treats in the lobby area.

Air-conditioned rooms offer en suite facilities, flat-screen satellite TVs, and some overlook Place de la Sorbonne or the inner courtyard. Executive rooms feature views of the Sorbonne, while rooms on the top floor have exposed wooden beams. Bathrooms are supplied with Nuxe Paris toiletries, plus robes and slippers in deluxe categories.

The hotel is set in the Latin Quarter, 900 meters from Notre-Dame Cathedral and a 3-minute walk from Jardin du Luxembourg. Saint Michel Metro Station is 600 meters away, and four metro stations within a 5-minute walk provide access to the rest of Paris. Nearby attractions include the Sorbonne University and the Pantheon.

Breakfast is served in an 18th-century vaulted breakfast room, and the contemporary bar offers afternoon tea with cakes and evening drinks. The reception sells fast-track tickets to the Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, and Disneyland Amusement Park upon prior request. Staff provide local insights and restaurant recommendations.

Flavored water with fresh lemon and mint is available in the lobby. Homemade biscuits, pastries, and a selection of sweets are offered to guests throughout the day. The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage, concierge service, and airport shuttle arrangements.

Design: Historic facade with glass-roofed cactus garden

Rooms: Nuxe Paris toiletries, robes & slippers

Location: 3-min walk to Luxembourg Gardens, 4 metro stations

Dining: 18th-century vaulted breakfast room

Concierge: Fast-track tickets to Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Disneyland

Perks: Complimentary sweet treats and flavored water