A bibliophile’s dream, this boutique hotel has the rich ambience of a literary salon. Walls of books, leather chairs and original portraits make you feel like you’re part of the intelligentsia, while the cozy but bright rooms feature cheerful yellow walls balanced by dark wood furniture. Downstairs, Café Andrée serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers ethnic dishes and homemade pasta in a dining room that looks more like a library than a hotel eatery

Hotel Rex Amenities:

• 94 rooms, 2 suites. Wireless Internet access. Restaurant, bar. Business center.