This was my second stay at the Hôtel Botaniste. I initially chose it at the suggestion of a business associate, as it is extremely convenient to a mutual client's office a block away. This time, however, my wife accompanied me, as we tied some sightseeing into my business trip.
Located in the 16th arrondissement, the Bontaniste is not for those who want to be close to the main attractions of the city (although it is in a beautiful, upscale neighborhood). It is, however, close to two Metro lines, which allows getting to museums, shopping, dining, etc. easily and usually within 30 minutes. There is actually something very nice about getting away from the city's busy central business district at the end of each day.
The hotel itself is a lovely, boutique hotel, which means it doesn't offer the amenities (full service restaurant, fitness center, etc.) of a large hotel. The rooms are small, but nicely appointed, and the building has a beautiful park-like outdoor seating area, which is ideal when the weather is good. My favorite part of the hotel is the staff, who are friendly and very service-oriented, and who provide a nice breakfast each morning.
If you're looking for a low-key, boutique hotel that is a little off the beaten path, I recommend the Botaniste highly.