Hotel de Nell, Paris

On our last trip to Paris, our goal was to enjoy as much of the city as possible, no side trips to neighboring countries, no trips to the countryside, just beautiful, romantic, magical Paris. It was on the shorter side, so we picked a new hotel that felt fancy. The soaking tup sold it for us. It’s located in a calmer neighborhood but still close enough to the metro that it was easy to travel anywhere in town. Those who checked us in were perfectly polite, the bedding was lush and soft, the soaking tub was a dream after a chilly spring adventure, the restaurant was delightful, and the decor has a modern, minimalist sophistication that meets natural beauty.