Villa Pantheon

In a pretty, ornate and typically Parisian
building, the hotel has green and gold awnings outside and is next door to a
classic French brasserie. There are decorative wrought iron balconies in front
of the windows, many with attractive floral window boxes. The decor of the
hotel is British-themed. The lobby has wooden parquet flooring, wood paneled
walls and deep red button-backed armchairs and chesterfield sofas in the lounge
area. Hallways have a strong Scottish feel with navy and green tartan carpet
and dark green doors through to the guest rooms. The breakfast room is in the
basement. It's quite dark and could use some updating. There's a dark blue and
green patterned carpet, blue walls, wooden chairs with red seat pads and red
lampshades. The bar has the look of an old-fashioned gentleman’s club -- there’s
more wood flooring with deep red rugs and winged leather armchairs. 

Villa Pantheon is a great base for
exploring the city. The heart of the Latin Quarter is just a five-minute walk
away, where the picturesque streets are filled with charming bistros, bars, and
boutique shops. Also a five-minute walk are the famous sights of Notre Dame, the
Pantheon, and the beautiful Jardin du Luxembourg. There are plenty of Metro
stations within a few minutes' walk -- Cardinal Lemoine, Maubert - Mutualite,
and Cluny - La Sorbonne are the closest. These will get you all over the city
quickly and cheaply to see the sights that are too far to walk to. It’s easy to
get to Charles de Gaulle airport from here too, as the St Michel train station
is 10 minutes on foot and the train goes directly there. 

The Standard room is fairly small. It has wooden flooring, green striped
wallpaper, and red plaid lampshades and curtains. There's a dark wooden
headboard with square hatches, and matching full-length mirror, desk, and closet door. The furniture
is showing signs of wear and tear. There's not much closet space, and the cream-tiled
bathroom is on the small side too and could also use a refresh as there are
signs of peeling paint and mold in places. The shower is very powerful though, and there’s no shortage of hot water. Deluxe rooms are a lot more spacious with
a warmer red and gray color scheme and furnishings. Every room has air-conditioning, a minibar,
bathrobes, a safe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk, hairdryer,
free Wi-Fi, free weekday newspapers, and room service during limited hours. Some rooms face the back of neighboring buildings. 

The hotel
serves a continental buffet breakfast daily. It’s a standard spread of rolls, croissants, yogurt, fruit, juice, tea, and coffee, but
by venturing out of the hotel, better value can be found at any of the nearby
cafes. There’s no fitness center here but guests of the hotel can use one at a
nearby property free of charge. Additional services such as car parking,
transport to the airport, and babysitting can all be arranged for an additional
fee. Staff at the on-site business center are happy to
help business guests with their requirements -- cell phones, laptops and fax
machines can all be rented, and there’s free Wi-Fi and a small conference room.
The lounge area is spacious and comfortable and has international newspapers
and magazines and views over a small courtyard.