Paris Orly International Airport (ORY): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 30 miles or 18 kilometers.

Driving directions from Paris Orly: From the airport follow the motorway A6 A-E15. At the sign for Villejuif(D61)/Arcueil/Le Kremlin-Bicetre, follow the A6 B for exit Porte D'Italie to Paris. Follow D126/ Rue Gabriel Péri. Follow signs to the Place de la Bastille. At this roundabout turn onto Boulevard Beaumarchais, direction République, and Rue des Arquebusiers is less than 1 half-mile on the left.

Amenity highlights: The staff welcomes guests with a personalized introduction to their guestroom that also explains the hotel's services and dining options. The capable concierge handles everything from arranging theater tickets to developing film. Laptops, fax machines, baby chairs, extra hangers, and plug adapters are available upon request.

Insider tip: Because the Marais is the historic Jewish quarter of Paris, many shops are open on Sundays, when its narrow streets are among the liveliest in the city. A surprise treat: authentic falafel shops and Kosher delis tucked between funky designer clothing boutiques on the Rue des Rosiers, 3 blocks away.