With its wooden window shutters, wrought-iron detailing, and attractive period architecture, the Hotel du Prince Eugene looks every inch the charming and typically Parisian property. Totally renovated in 2010, inside the reception area is awash with brooding reds and gold in "modern baroque" styling with plush velvet furnishings, intricately patterned wallpaper, and an elaborately sculpted wire chandelier; however, overall it has a simple, but nice, look. The ambiance very much reflects the intimacy and mood of a boutique hotel, with friendly and particularly helpful staff and the attractive 17th-meets-21st century interior design continues throughout. A small elevator services the hotel's six floors, while clientele comprises mainly of vacationing couples looking to stay in "real Paris" away from the main tourist hubs. 

The hotel is located on the busy Boulevard Voltaire, a lively and attractive tree-lined avenue in East Paris's 11th arrondissement. While there are plenty of shops, restaurants, and bars in the surrounding area, it's away from the main tourist hubbub and comprises largely of local Parisians going about their business. Transport links, however, do mean easy access to the more touristy parts of the capital with the Nation Metro and RER station just five minutes walk away. From here it's about a 10-minute subway to the center of Paris -- and Notre Dame -- or 15 minutes to the Arc de Triomphe and start of the glamorous Champs-Elysees.

Decor in the hotel's 36 rooms continues the contemporary-take-on-baroque theme with color schemes ranging from crimsons to earthy tones, while walls are decorated with photos of Paris and pictures of the eponymous Prince Eugene. Typical for {aros, rooms are small, especially the Single which can feel very cramped. In-room amenities are good, however, and include free Wi-Fi, minibars with free mineral water, and 26-inch flat-screen TVs with decent satellite channels; Deluxe Rooms also carry Nespresso coffee machines and bathrobes. Bathrooms are clean and modern -- though also tiny in some cases -- with organic Sundari toiletries. Rooms on the fifth floor also have balconies with views over the bustling street; good soundproofing means little traffic noise. 

Being of the boutique hotel variety means there's very little in the way of on-site facilities. Just off the lobby, the breakfast room does provide a simple buffet service each morning consisting of assorted French pastries, breads, cheeses, and fruits -- though it's not included in the price of the room. Although there's no restaurant on-site, the hotel does encourage tourists to buy supplies at the next door bakery and supermarket and to use the in-room minibars as personal fridges. As well as free Wi-Fi, staff are also on hand to help book excursions and restaurants around the clock.