This is actually my second (and third) stay in thi...

This is actually my second (and third) stay in this hotel. I was staying here a few days, heading off to Barcelona and then back here again.

The hotel is actually undergoing renovations at the moment but so far that has been disruptive to my stay or create any unbearable noise level or disturbances.

What made this hotel a choice in my books haven't change: the proximity to the Metro on Line 1 (which gets you on almost every major attractions such as Champ-Elysees, Concorde, Louvre and the Notre-Dame, as well as a RER station, getting you to the Eiffel Tower and a few other attractions on the Left Bank. The Arc de Triomphe is a walking distance away, and there's 2 groceries shop just right opposite with plenty of food options nearby. This is a very convenient hotel, not quite in the middle of Paris but easy to get to, making it also rather good value to stay in.

Since there's some renovations ongoing I'll also mention what's changed:
1. The rooms: so happen that I manage to stay in a newer renovated room and an older room (but both still new). The newer room, the walk-in shower (which I prefer) has been replaced with a tub/shower combo. I usually prefer a separate shower and bath.
2. The mini bar is empty. Which to me is a good thing. Apparently they are trying a new concept where the mini bar is completely empty for my full use. This is opposed to the previous auto-detect method where you're charge the min anything inside is moved. Now this is huge: empty mini bar and a groceries store opposite = all the snacks I love for far cheaper. Of course, if you still need beverages when the shops are closed, on every floor there's now vending machine offering the usual mini bar items. There's also a coffee/hot beverage dispenser. Don't miss out the coupon inside the room for complimentary servings.
3. Wifi - it's much much faster than I remember! But on my return stay, the signal in my room was problematic so I couldn't get any access compared to my first stay.