The Saint James is a delightful upscale but small ...

The Saint James is a delightful upscale but small hotel in the 16th, close to Port Dauphine metro and a short walk to Arc de Triump and Champs El. It is quite and a very nice/safe neighborhood. The hotel is an 19th century chateaux that has been updated with a modern yet classic interior. Dual zebra heads adorn the fireplace, and leopard print is used extensively throughout. It is chic but still harkens back to its heyday, very well done.

The concierge and his staff are incredible. They helped us every day with every weird request we had. They worked to get us difficult reservations and do so with a smile and proud sense of service.

They upgrade our room without us having to ask and we were delighted to stay in a junior suite on the top floor. Decor was again perfect, not overly sterile, but warm eclectic and totally us.

The library bar and adjacent dining room are exquisite and a lot of fun to hang out in. Drinks are stiff at upwards of 20 euros but you're there for the ambiance and to hob nob, so...

They're "backyard" is a terrace area off the dining room which boasts three large "hot air balloon" canopies that provide romantic/magical cover while you sip your champagne. Leopard print tastefully applied here too.

My minor nits are:
- The cleaning staff did an OK job, but it wasn't stellar. I've stayed at similarly priced hotels and the service seems more attentive and thorough.
- The bed was not comfortable. I wish it wasn't the case having paid quite so much to stay at a luxury hotel, and if anything this is something Saint James should remedy. I could feel the springs in my back all night long.

If I could give a 4.5 review, I would instead of a 5.0, but I'll round up simply because the concierge was so perfect and the decor so matching to our tastes.