We just had the best time at the Hotel Ampere, friendly welcoming staff and a very comfortable, quiet and clean room which was well appointed, only dropped one star for the slightly tired looking carpet. Jules checked in on us to make sure we were comfortable and the staff helped us find our way around on the metro by printing of timetables and routes. There was a well stocked mini bar and they even left us a complimentary box of chocolates for our wedding anniversary. The hotel has a lovely garden to enjoy breakfast/drinks in and is in a brilliant situation 5 mins walk from the metro, and some very nice brasseries and restaurants. Walking distance from the Arc de Triomphe, and lots of other beautiful places to visit and just far away from from the hustle and bustle of central Paris to feel like a bit of a sanctuary at the end of a busy day. There is a bar for evening drinks and it is possible to order in an evening meal (the hotel only offers breakfast) but with so many lovely restaurants close by, you won't be short of place to eat - especially recommend Maison Pillet, Le George V, Petrus and Shaxian Snacks (for the best oriental food we've ever tasted)- it was perfect for us and we loved Paris so much I'm sure we will be back, when we return we will definitely stay at the Hotel Ampere again!