Hotel Review: Hotel de Sers, Paris

You're in the 8th arrondissement on the north side of avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, close to avenue George V. This is an area of grand offices, wealthy residences and high-end stores. The nearest Métro station is Alma-Marceau, a short walk away. Limited valet parking is available outside the hotel with more spaces nearby at a charge.

By plane: flights from London or Manchester to Paris Charles De Gaulle take 1 hour 15 minutes and the hotel is a 40-minute drive. Parking costs €40 per day. Book flights to Paris.

By train: Eurostar from London to Paris Gare du Nord takes 2 hours 20 minutes and the hotel is a 20-minute drive. Book trains to Paris.

On arrival, a long row of ornately framed portraits of well-to-do ladies and gentlemen from the late 19th Century set an aristocratic tone - including one of the Marquis de Sers who commissioned the building in 1880. A grand red-carpeted staircase with a Baccarat crystal chandelier and spacious lounges adorned with orchids and boldly-coloured contemporary furniture enhance this privileged mood.

The lower ground floor has a sauna, hammam and small, windowless gym. Spa treatments with Maison Flamel can be arranged here or in your room, including massages, facials and skincare. Service is fast and efficient, whether it is a request about your room or some tips on shopping and sightseeing.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Fitness centre
• Spa
• Board games
• Bike rental
• Family-friendly
• On-site parking
• Free Wi-Fi

All rooms and suites have the same elegantly modern design featuring rich fabrics in bold, plain hues. The smallest category is superior with a queen bed; some rooms have a shower only. Bathrooms come with marble tiling and chrome fittings.

Room types: Superior, Deluxe, Prestige, Family Room, Executive Suite, Eiffel Suite, Marquis Apartment

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

Three small ground-floor dining venues at the rear of the hotel comprise an outside terrace, a bar-lounge and a restaurant. The three-course lunch and dinner menu is refreshingly simple with snacks and light dishes available at other times; cocktails are expertly made.

Restaurant de Sers: patio restaurant, modern French cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, Mon-Fri for lunch.

S'Bar: elegant bar, open daily, 9am-11pm.