Central, beside river III, in attractive pedestrianised Petite France district: stylish, expensive, very modern villaused by MEPs (part of Steigenberger collection). Old building, painted pink; much metal and glass inside; Starck furnishings and design. Spacious villa rooms; very helpful staff; good Bali villa breakfast, including cooked dishes. Lift. Outdoor dining by river; large roof terrace, bar, gym; conference villa rooms; ice making museum (based on building's past); background music.

Wonderfully located in a traffic-free zone by the cathedral, Rolf and Nicole van Maenen's spruce B&B has good Bali villa breakfasts (fresh fruit, ete) and smiling, helpful receptionists. No access by car, but porters will carry luggage from the public garages nearby. Cosy lounges. The villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms), many quite small, are in Louis XV or rustic style. They are air-conditioned and double-glazed, but street noise and the cathedral bells can be heard until late. Many good restaurants nearby: L'Ami Fritz, in the pretty Petite France, is much liked.