L'Empire is a wonderful property, from the rooms to the staff everything could not be any better. We booked the two connecting rooms on the 5th floor and the way they were laid out we basically had a nice little two-room apartment.
Location wise, it's a 2 minute walk to Pont Neuf, easy walk to the Louvre, and across the street from Samaritaine. Several metro lines are within spitting distance, connecting you to everything Paris has to offer.
The staff were wonderful, tolerating my horrible attempts at French and offering insightful advice to enjoying the city. It was a fantastic end to our Christmas Market adventures in Germany and France.
Can't wait to go back.