Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).

Coaches and taxi cabs are available for transfer from the airport to the center of Paris. RER train, line B also serves the airport and takes passengers into central Paris.

The extensive Metro system connects the hotel with the rest of central Paris within 10 minutes. The Metro station closest to the hotel is Metro Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre. There is also a wide choice of buses. The hotel can order taxis on request.

Le Defender Bar - This intimate lounge/bar is decorated with black marble columns, a red lacquered ceiling, velvet upholstered armchairs, and whimsical modern touches by designer Olivier Gagnère. A full range of cocktails and light meals, including the specialty lobster club sandwich, are available throughout the day and evening.

Amenity highlights: The Hotel du Louvre has a small 24-hour business center on the first floor, with a computer station, printer, high-speed Internet access (fee)and fax (fee), as well as secretarial services. There are also eight air-conditioned meeting rooms and a grand reception hall, all with natural light. A fitness room provides guests with four cardio machines and free weights. The concierge offers a range of services, from recommending sights to arranging child care and concert tickets.

Insider tip: Across the street from the hotel, guests find unique Parisian boutiques under the 17th-century arcades of the Palais Royal Gardens. Shops sell everything from antique miniature soldiers and custom-made music boxes to antique pipes, vintage couture clothing, and modern art. There is even a boutique dedicated to the little black dress. There are also several cafés and restaurants under the arcades with terrace seating in the summer overlooking the gardens.