LA FINCA HOTEL & SPA, Paris

The hotel sits within walking distance of Place de la Bastille and the lively Marais district, with a metro station less than five minutes on foot. Bus line 69, which passes many major sights, stops nearby. A large supermarket adjoins the hotel, a laundromat is 100 metres away, and numerous restaurants and bars are within a short walk. The area is well connected for both business and leisure travel: Notre-Dame is about 20 minutes on foot. Taxis from Orly Airport cost around €35 (25 minutes) and from Charles de Gaulle around €55 (40 minutes).

The hotel offers double rooms and suites, each individually decorated with woody furniture and coated walls. The Executive room (18 m2) features a Queen-size bed (160x200), a bathtub and separate WC, while most other rooms have showers. Suites can accommodate families: they include trundle beds for up to two adults and two children. Standard double beds measure 150x190. Rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, a safety deposit box, heating and air conditioning. Full-height blackout curtains are provided. Soundproofed rooms are available, though some rooms face the main road. There are no balconies and no adjoining rooms.

The Cactus restaurant offers lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday (12:00-14:30 and 19:30-23:00), serving a fine-tuned, monthly-changing menu of homemade Mediterranean dishes. A welcome drink greets arrivals. The bar is open 24 hours, and a snack bar and coffee house are also on site. Breakfast is available for a supplementary charge of €7, with options for an express or full breakfast, as well as brunch at weekends. In-room breakfast can be ordered. Wine and champagne are available at an additional charge.

The spa is accessible at no extra cost directly from the accommodation via a lift and remains open from 06:00 until 02:00, ideal for evening relaxation after a day exploring. The wellness centre comprises a hot tub (jacuzzi), a hammam (Turkish bath) and a relaxation area. Bathing suits are mandatory in the mixed spa. There is no gym or swimming pool on site.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. The 24-hour front desk can handle check-ins from 15:00 to 00:00; check-out is until 12:00. Luggage storage is offered free of charge both before check-in and after check-out. Cots are available for families. The hotel is equipped with a lift and soundproofed rooms. Accessibility: two suites are adapted for wheelchair users. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV, smoke alarms and a safety deposit box. A laundromat is located 100 metres from the property. Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and ANCV Cheque-Vacances by selecting the 'No Prepayment' option.