I always stay here when I come to Paris. I always feel like I'm family and I'm welcome. It's right by the Saint Mande stop on the Yellow line, which may still be a few stops from the city center, but I don't mind. I prefer being away from the noise and hustle and bustle of the city. They have their own restaurant and bar, which gets busy and certainly says a lot about the place. Midweek there's a very charming flea market that gets set up right outside, which is definitely a treat.