Opened in 2003, the four storey Villa Royale Montsouris hotel is one block from Parc Montsouris and the Cité Universitaire, and less than two kilometres from the Catacombs of Paris and Montparnasse Cemetery.

Villa Royale Montsouris features distinctive Andalusian décor, with details such as fibre optic stars in the lobby and a copper waterfall basin in the public restroom.

Guests can browse complimentary newspapers over a buffet breakfast, served daily in the hotel's breakfast salon.

Those visiting on business can make use of amenities such as faxing and photocopying, secretarial services and public Internet access (with a pre purchased card).

The concierge and staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange childcare services and organise car rentals.

Guests interested in Parisian culture and history will find Montparnasse Cemetery, the final resting place of Beckett, Baudelaire and Sartre, and the Catacombs of Paris within two kilometres.

Paris Orly International Airport is 14 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.