Where is it? A hop, skip and jump from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees, the four-star Hotel Napoleon (right) is the perfect location for first-time visitors to Paris. Nearby you'll find plenty of bistros, designer boutiques, art galleries, museums and hip nightclubs. If that isn't enough to keep you entertained, the metro is two minutes away, giving you access to other areas of the city.
What can we expect? The hotel was built in the 1920s but don't be fooled by the art deco facade. Inside you'll find just what you'd expect from a traditional Parisian hotel, with its opulent and glamorous interiors of wood, velvet and marble. You can see why it has played host to the likes of Josephine Baker, Orson Welles and Errol Flynn over the years.
Are the rooms old-fashioned? The hotel underwent renovations in 2004, keeping its plush Napoleonic furnishings, crystal chandeliers and canopied beds while adding modern and hi-tech amenities such as Wi-fi and LCD televisions. The standard rooms are surprisingly spacious (which is a luxury in Paris) but for the ultimate treat, book yourself into one of the two presidential suites, nicknamed Josephine and Errol after the hotel's famous visitors. For business travellers, the Napoleon offers eight meeting rooms, which are equipped to hold everything from large-scale conferences to private tete-a-tetes.
Any tips? Guests who manage to secure a room on the top floor are in for a treat - a private balcony or terrace with table and chairs, so you can enjoy your morning cafe au lait and croissant while taking in views of the city, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower included.
Is there anywhere to eat? If you don't want to leave the comforts of the hotel, visit the small but cosy Le Bivouac Cafe for breakfast, lunch, tea or dinner. For those wanting a real Parisian experience, eat outside on the terrace or have a drink at its Mahogany Bar. The menu features traditional French fare such as entrecote steak plus specialities from the restaurant's Michelin star chef.