The magnificent Hotel Balzac has a wonderful staircase entrance set beneath a 19th-century carved stone façade, the Hotel Balzac has the atmosphere of an elegant private Parisian townhouse, as indeed it once was, originally built for the Director of the Opera de Paris. You truly feel like royalty. However, the property has since undergone a major renovation in 2007. The lobby is lit by crystal chandeliers and tall windows, its walls decorated by oil paintings. Business travelers and an increasing number of vacationers are welcomed by the friendly staff.

It also includes a buffet breakfast that guests can enjoy, or read the complimentary newspapers, beneath the glass atrium ceiling in the neoclassical lounge with typical French artwork. The adjacent wood-paneled bar serves drinks throughout the day until late.