Le Placide lies on the Left Bank, in Paris's St Germain des Pres neighbourhood. It is a fashion-forward urban bolthole, with impeccably trained staff and bright, fresh interiors. St Germain itself is great for art lovers. If you decide to leave the four walls of Le Placide, you could choose to visit the Louvre or Musee d'Orsay, both within walking distance. The famous Bon Marche department store is also close to hand.

The facilities

Facilities here are minimal, as befits its boutique status. Hang out in the smart lobby lounge or at the single table in the cute-but-miniscule atrium. Room service runs 24 hours.

The rooms

Le Placide's 11 luxurious rooms are arranged two per floor; each floor takes on a different colour scheme. They come complete with LCD TVs, DVD players, Wi-Fi, iPod docks and delicious Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms.