Montalembert Hotel Paris — Paris, France

The Hotel Montalembert, historic landmark on the Left Bank of Paris, re-opened in October 1990 after nearly a year-long, 8 million dollar restoration and refurbishment. It was one of the first "Boutique Hotel" of Paris. Built in 1926, the Hotel Montalembert is located in the center of Paris, in the heart of Saint Germain des Pres, home of the art galleries, antiques, fine shopping and few steps away from the Musee d'Orsay and the Louvre. The name Montalembert comes from Charles Forbes Montalembert, a famous politician, writer and member of the prestigious Academie Francaise. Whether classic or contemporary, each of the 56 rooms and suites have an individual look and offer warmth and welcome in equal measure along with high standards facilities. Multi-channel flat screen TV with DVD and CD player, DVD and CD library, Wireless internet connection, two lines telephone with voicemail, alarm-clock radio, personal safe, mini bar, hairdryer, fine linen, dry cleaning and valet service, 24 hour room service, andcomplimentary newspaper. Bathrooms have been fitted out with every conceivable luxury in mind- fabulous deep bathtubs, with state-of-the-art chrome fixtures; Cascais marble floors, and tall pivoting mirrors. In 1989, the hotel was purchased by Grace Leo-Andrieu and her husband Stephane, who undertook the meticulous refurbishment of the hotel's 56 luxurious rooms and suites. Mid 2005, the Hotel Montalembert became part of the prestigious Majestic Hotel Group, owned by the Soldevila, a long time family of hoteliers who already own the famous Hotel Majestic Barcelona in Spain.