" Hotel Louis II "

Most of the hotel rooms in Europe are relatively small and dated compared to Asian countries.
and one can't help how just how uber small it sometimes seems.

Our room was facing the street, a café and a bar.
It was literally just outside the elevator, so that was convenient for us.
But once inside, the space was just small, small and small,
there's no other way to describe it! ^-^
We're 2 petite girls with 2 suitcases and 2 backpacks
and it was already hard to move about.

The wooden beams on the ceiling.


Flat screen tv and nature inspired walls.


The room was full of gilded mirrors,
i think it was a trick to make it look larger,
obviously, not helping. ^0^


that's me in my p.j;s!
Bon Matin! ^0^



The restroom was pristine,
but the beds were a disappointment...
you can almost here it squeak here and there, and clearly,
the mattress hasn't been changed for err... 15 years?! or more?!
During winter, they would automatically switched the air-con to warmer temperature.
and of course, we're not used to it,
I felt like the room was suffocating me.
Thanks to the nice balcony, we then had to slightly ajar the windows at night
and let the cool air get in.






But overall, they have the friendliest staffs,
who made us feel welcome,
and a friendly housekeeper.
when I say " a ", that's because i think they only have one,
and it's a nice afro chap, who speaks slang french. ^0^

so, who am I to complain right?!

* where was this *
Rue St. Sulpice
6th arrondissement
Paris

" Hotel Louis II "

This is going to be my first official review of Hotel Louis II,
the place where we stayed that is right along Rue St. Sulpice.


( concierge )

I was a bit skeptical about making this reservation at first,
as some of the reviews made by Trip Advisor were just so-so.
But we decided anyway, since our first two choices were already fully booked.

We decided to take the RER train and alight at the Luxembourg station which was
the nearest exit and as the hotel website said, 'just a few minutes away ',
while browsing the google map, it should take you 10 minutes thereabouts.

Okay, if we both haven't got a luggage that weighs about 10 kilos ++.
then, this would've been easy,
but, because we were stubborn enough to pay extra and take the airport shuttle instead,
I kid you not, the walk was très terrible and grueling ! ^0^

By the time we reached the hotel,
we were both catching for our breath,
the concierge, quickly smiled, as if silently lol inside,
saw the look on our face, and told us,
have a seat and take a breathe first. ^0^

The interiors was what lured us to book this quaint hotel.
of course, the price doesn't come cheap either. ^0^
What we really like was that it's in the heart of Latin Quarter,
along the 6th arrondissement,
the metro, the HOHO, and its lovely neighborhood, which proved to be relatively safe,
esp. if you wish to wander at night.


(interiors)

Because most of the structures in Europe are dated,
expect the rooms to sometimes seem like out of proportion.
some of them are inter-connected, like this.


(on the way to housekeeping)


(stairs heading to another room)

I totally forgot to ask if there was an elevator when we booked so,
I was shocked when I saw its dizzying spiral staircase.
Thankfully, they have one, but it will only take you "forever" to get to your room!
Mind you, very antique elevator! ^0^




(close up look)







Wait! i'm not done yet,
will share with you how our room looks like.
and the verdict of course! ^0^
next post...

* where was this *
Rue St. Sulpice
6th arrondissement
Paris

"Muji "

whoever said Muji is only available in Japan?!

well, it's obviously in the streets of Paris too.

Muji is a japanese owned store, that has a 'kanketsu' or simplicity concept inspired products and interior.

* where was this *
6th arrondissement
on the way to rue St. Sulpice.- Paris

" Eglise St. Sulpice "

 St. Sulpice was built by Daniel Gittard in 1646, accdg. by Ch. Gamard.
Not often visited, It is an example of a typical Baroque architecture,
that had a basilical construction with side aisles, transept and choir.

 

Upon entering on your right side is a fresco painting done
by Delacroix,
(but too bad I wasn't able to see it)
and artist like Pigalle's Virgin and child.





Its exterior may looked dull and unfinished but the interiors are worth the visit.



On one of the aisles though is a small chapel
dedicated to the Sacre-Coeur- (sacred heart )




This church was literally a few blocks away from our hotel.



It is said that during winter solstice, a ray of sunshine passes thorugh a hole in the upper window
of the south transept that marked points on the obelisk at midday.

* where was this *
6th arrondissement
rue de St. Sulpice- Paris