Housed in a gorgeous 19th-century mansion
Central
location a few minutes' walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral
Five minutes from
direct train connection to airports
Some guest rooms have views of the cathedral
Elegantly finished
rooms include 32-inch flat-screen TVs
Large lounge with honor bar
Free Wi-Fi
throughout
Tiny elevator
Typically small
rooms
No fitness
facilities
Melia Colbert is an exquisite piece of Parisian architecture with an enviable position just minutes
from Notre-Dame by foot. Local transport links are also excellent, especially
to the airports. Rooms are elegant with modern touches, though spaces
are typically small -- especially bathrooms. The cellar breakfast room can feel
a little pokey, but the lounge bar is lavish and spacious. Classical refinement
at a prime location doesn't come cheap, so if the Melia Colbert is out
of budget, check out the similar Hotel Residence Henri IV a few blocks away.
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Scene
Beautiful 19th-century mansion with Louis XIV-style touches
The Melia Colbert is named after the street
on which it’s located, which previously was dedicated to Jean Baptiste Colbert,
a minister to Louis X. Built in 1856, the hotel was once a lavish private
mansion which has been meticulously renovated (in 2000 and 2010) and retains
all of its previous classical finesse -- from the ivied path leading to the quintessentially
Parisian entrance to wrought-iron balconies and decorative flower boxes. First
impressions are close to picture-perfect. The traditional chic continues into
the bright, high-ceilinged lobby area, emphasized with Louis XIV-style
furnishings finished in velvet and gold leaf stationed primly on polished
marble floors. The mood is hushed refinement with a real flavor of 19th-century
elegance.****
Location
Enviable central location, steps from the Seine and with easy airport access via train
The
hotel is in a prime location -- a quiet and narrow street halfway between
Saint-Michel and Notre-Dame. Located in the 5th arrondissement, Melia Colbert is
a minute stroll from the Seine and its riverside booksellers in the heart of
the Latin Quarter. Considered the very center of Paris, the Île de la Cité is
five minutes away on foot and features the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. The
hotel is also within a five minutes' walk of several train stations, one of which
-- Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame -- connects north and south Paris and provides
direct access to Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.****
Rooms
Classically styled rooms include modern tech and antique furnishings
Spread
across five floors, the hotel's 39 rooms are all decorated in tastefully muted
tones with classically styled furnishings, including gilt-frame mirrors and
antique pieces. In-room tech includes free Wi-Fi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs
with satellite channels; all units are also air-conditioned and offer well-stocked
minibars. Bathrooms can feel a little cramped but are crisply finished, and
many include tubs. Some of the higher-level rooms also feature views of Notre-Dame
Cathedral.****
Features
Large, elegantly styled lounge with honor bar and free Wi-Fi
Amenities
at the Melia Colbert are generally limited, with no on-site gym, restaurant, or spa. A full breakfast buffet is served
in the hotel's old vaulted cellar, which may feel a bit pokey to some.
Breakfast also isn't generally included in the rate and is pricey. There’s a
large, traditionally styled lounge bar with antique furnishings, a marble
fireplace, and an honor bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property,
and a business center with a computer terminal and printer is on hand as well.****
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