Maison Colbert, Paris, France

The hotel is located between rue la Boucherie and rue Lagrange. Next door is a former medical facility which dates back to 1745. It's an historic street, just minutes from the River Seine.

In the 5th arrondissement, the closest Métro station is Maubert-Mutualité.

By plane: London or Manchester to Paris Charles de Gaulle takes 1 hour 15 minutes, after which, it's a 40-minute drive to the hotel. Book flights to Paris.

By train: London to Paris Gare du Nord takes 2 hours 20 minutes, after which, it's a 20-minute drive to the hotel. Book trains to Paris.

Set around a small, plant-filled courtyard, the interiors are full of art. Paying homage to Spanish Impressionist painter Joaquín Sorolla, you'll find reproductions and details from his paintings amongst the corridors. The lobby is full of antique display cases and soft pink sofas.

Staff are happy to help, particularly on offering advice for nearby places to eat - many also speak Spanish. We loved the welcome glass of cava at check-in before being shown to our room.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Family-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

All accommodation has the same look, but with a different colour scheme. Even the smallest rooms are perfetly fine - finished with plush drapes and crisp linen. Bright bathrooms have lots of mirrors.

Room types: Style, Singular, Singular Extra, Elena Sorolla Suite, Maria Sorolla Executive Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, coffee machine, TV, free Wi-Fi

Café Clotilde is on the ground-floor and is named in honour of Sorolla's wife. Sit out in the pretty courtyard with a drink or snack (including filled brioche or salad). You can fire up your breakfast with a complimentary glass of cava paired with delicious fresh croissants and pain au chocolat.

Café Clotilde: café, tea-room and cocktails, French cuisine. Dishes include toasted sandwiches, charcuterie and pastries. Open Wed-Sun for lunch.