Hotel Rochechouart, Paris, France

Scruffy and authentic, Montmartre is a joy to explore with its independent shops, quirky museums and high class food stores lining rue des Martyrs.

The hotel is a short walk away from the Basilica Sacré-Cœur and Square Louise Michel.
By plane: flights from London or Manchester to Paris Charles De Gaulle take 1 hour 15 minutes and the hotel is 30 minutes' drive. Paid parking nearby. skyscanner.net
By train: Eurostar from London to Paris Gare du Nord takes 2 hours 20 minutes and the hotel is a 15-minute walk. thetrainline.com

The hotel suits night owls, party people and returning visitors keen to discover a new area of Paris. Both the hotel and restaurant attract a young and fashionable crowd. Owner Orso Hotels has published an inspirational guide to its 100 favourite places around Paris which you can buy at reception.

There are two low-lit lounges, and the reception desk sits between them. You can purchase the hotel's Colomba toiletries, candles and cocktails. Staff dressed in green, monogrammed jackets are friendly and upbeat.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms either face the street or the internal courtyard. Décor is simple with glossy black doors and brown-tiled bathrooms. The beds are comfortable and rooms have plenty of amenities.

Room types: Classic, Deluxe, Executive, Junior Suite, Grand Junior Suite, Deluxe Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiltetries, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, Nespresso machine, TV, free Wi-Fi

Dine in the Art Deco brasserie which has a buzzy vibe - booking is recommended. The restaurant also serves a buffet breakfast. We loved the mushroom soup with black truffle, followed by sole Mikado with capers and lemon sauce. Classic desserts include poire Belle Hélène and île flottante.

Restaurant Rochechouart: bistro, seasonal menus, traditional French cuisine. Open Tue-Sat for lunch and dinner, Sun for lunch.

Rooftop terrace: garden vibes, cosy benches. Open seasonally for drinks and light bites.