Bonjour, Paris! One of the most fascinating cities in the world. The combination of its interesting history, gorgeous architecture, museums and scrumptious cuisine. Paris has been a favorite vacation spot ever since seeing the Audrey Hepburn/Fred Astaire's movie, Funny Face, way back when. The song from the movie, Bonjour Paris, is an amazing tribute to amazing city and the joy it brings to those who love being there, as I do. So click on this link for a special tour of gay Paris: Bonjour, Paris!-Funny Face Once you arrive in the City of Light, check into one of the best small hotels in the world.

The San Regis hotel sits one block off the Champs Elysees and Avenue Montaigne. This splendid hotel has just 44 rooms. It was originally built in 1897 as a private 3 story mansion, but is now an especially charming hotel. Upon walking through the hotel's front entrance, the decor struck me immediately. The style is elegant and classic. With its lovely furnishings (period, furniture), very comfortable rooms, impeccable service and a great location, the San Regis a very nice place to stay. Beautiful fresh flowers always talk to me and speak volumes about a hotel's attention to detail .
 Upon arrival, the friendly and courteous staff makes for the best first and lasting impression. Every morning it was lovely to hear, "Bonjour Madam et Monsieur!" In the lobby the most exquisite circular staircase. Next to it is a typically old fashioned tiny European elevator, also decorated in appropriate Parisian fanciness! For some reason we loved squeezing into this small space! Upon reaching our room, we were very pleasantly surprised. The room, not a suite, was very roomy. The decor... typically Parisian with its elegant damasks and brocades. The room featured a king-sized bed and had all the amenities any guest would require. We were very pleasantly surprised at the size of the gorgeous marble bathroom... definitely luxurious and stocked with lovely thick terry cloth robes, slippers and Hermes "goodies".


Then came the piece de resistance..upon opening the window in our room...voila!... there before our very eyes...the Eiffel Tower . What a gorgeous sight! Talk about being in seventh heaven.

And, before going to bed each night, what a thrill it was to look out our window and see the most beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower at night. Actually, we were mesmerized by its outline in lights. The dining room on the first floor is also beautifully decorated...very charming, indeed. Along with the great food and service, the atmosphere is reminiscent of Paris in the late 19th century. The decor and atmosphere is precisely how I envisioned Parisians dining way back when.

The San Regis is highly recommended. Compared to some of the top hotels in Paris, this boutique hotel is an excellent value, in my opinion. Because it is small and intimate, and has a friendly and efficient staff, convenient location, superior amenities, well appointed rooms, the San Regis is my first choice for hotels in Paris. So pack your bags and be on your way because you, too, can check into the San Regis and say, "Bonjour, Paris!" 

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This article was written by Daphne Goodyear. Daphne and her husband Richard are well seasoned International Travelers, traveling the globe for decades.Daphne is the VP of MrFiveStar "Boutique Properties Editor". Daphne and Richard call home Sarasota Florida and Jackson Hole Wyoming. Daphne can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it