Set in Balzacs 19th-century mansion, this refurbished hotel is just a minutes walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees You can sit on the large sofas in the chic lounge and relax with a cocktail Free WiFi is provided Hotel Balzac offers rooms and suites with soft lighting and a neoclassical decor Each one has a seating area with an LCD TV and a minibar, while some also include a DVD player Some also include views of Paris or the courtyard Both a continental and buffet breakfast are served under the drawing rooms glass ceiling every morning You can also sample gourmet cuisine in the Michelin-awarded restaurant, managed since 1996 by the chef Pierre Gagnaire Private parking and babysitting services are available with an extra cost in this hotel George V Metro Station is 210 metres from the property and provides direct access to the Louvre Museum