Ideally placed on a quiet street near the Cathédrale St-Just, La Résidence is housed in a former 19th-century house. The reception area is gracious, lit by chandeliers with a large sweeping staircase. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with traditional fixtures and pretty textiles and bathrooms are a good size and well equipped. Some have a separate bath. Book a superior room if you want a larger room and larger bed. The hotel has no restaurant but serves breakfast in a striking room where the black-and-white wallpaper, black tables, and silver chairs will give you the morning jolt you need.