Built beside the remains of an ancient Roman theater that is its namesake, Hotel des Arenes was renovated in 2005 and has 52 rooms on 7 floors including 9 Junior Suites. Ideally located at the center of the Roman quarter and by the Arenes de Lutece, the famous cathedral of Notre Dame, the Pantheon as well as the Botanical Gardens and the National Natural History Museum are all close by. Also in the immediate vicinity is the Mouffetard, an area of narrow, cobbled streets, interesting shops and charming restaurants and bars.