lift, wifi, TV satellite, telephone, no smoking, hair dryer.
Sheltered from the hustle and bustle of the Place de la République and the tucked away in a quiet side street, the Croix de Malte hotel offers 29 rooms shared between two buildings arranged around a superb winter garden. The paintings on the walls set the tone of comfortable relaxation, but with every modern facility.
The bar adds a touch of friendly welcome to the hotel lobby, breakfast may be served in the bedroom or even in the conservatory of the winter garden with its trompe-l'oeil frescoes.
Between the Place de la République and the Place de la Bastille there lies a very colourful area, where the Parisian tradition of hospitality is as strong as ever.
Its past as a favoured haunt of artists and craftsmen has been preserved in its small houses, courtyards and workshops.
Its new face can be seen in the Place de la Bastille in the shape of the very modern Opéra de la Bastille. This is also an important crossroads on the Right Bank, just a short distance from the Marais with its majestic renassaince Place des Vosges and private hotels converted from 17th and 18th century houses : the very image of the rich heritage enjoyed by this wonderful capital city.
The blue and white or green and white decoration of the rooms (some of which are duplex) adds a more contemporary feel, which is emphasised by reproductions of Walasse Ting : clarity is the dominant feeling.
With fully tiled bathrooms generously provided with welcome products, hair dryers and razor sockets, and a room with desk and lamp, cable TV, everything is organised for the comfort of those travelling on business or for pleasure.