Hotel Pont Royal

Styled as a literary hotel, the Hotel Pont Royal is on the left bank of the Seine in the St. Germain des Pres area. The hotel has been frequented by many authors, including Jean Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Truman Capote and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Guestrooms have mahogany furniture and walls and fabrics in russet, coral or plum. Amenities include high speed Internet connections, satellite television, newspapers and bathrobes.
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon is the hotel's main restaurant. Based around an open kitchen, which allows guests to watch their meals being prepared, specialties include Ravioli de Langoustines Truffe. A superior wine cellar complements the menu and there is a good range of wines served by the glass. A covered terrace overlooks the Rue de Montalembert. The Le Signature Bar is a dark wood paneled area, with rugs on the floor and deep armchairs, where guests can relax and read. For the health conscious there is a fitness center, and if a little pampering is required, an in room massage service is available. The Musee d'Orsay, which houses an impressive collection of Impressionist art, is next door to the hotel. Just over the Seine lie the Louvre, Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe, all less then two kilometers away. Paris Orly airport is 15 kilometers and 35 minutes from the hotel.