"We neglected to get parking instructions, so we parked on the street and had to drag our luggage a couple of blocks. Ask for the name of the underground parking almost right at their door.
I can't recall the name of the front desk guy, but he was the most delightful Indian young man. He saw us coming across the square, with me pushing a walker, so he ran down the stairs and carried our luggage up the stairs while my husband helped me up.
He was the most caring, outgoing front desk person I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. He spoke English with his lovely accent, apologizing for how rusty his English was.
We were given two complimentary mocktails in the lovely bar they have, and met a bartender as charming at the front desk guy.
Again, forgot his name, but he was Argentinian and spoke good English as wel.
I loved the dark paint and wallpaper - very calming.
In spite of being right in the middle of the action, our room was blessed silent.
The tram station is right out front so you can just park your car and forget about it.
We ate at the Brasserie du Ralliement occupying a grand old theatre just a few steps down from the hotel."