Follow-up:
As I sit in Hotel Gramont Opera in Paris watching BBC World News to take a break.
Staff is super-friendly and they speak fluent English. A few weeks ago, I requested early check-in and got it...and an upgraded room. The "rack room" rate posted on my door is 245 Euro per night, before taxes. My three nights, inclusive of taxes is 475 Euro.
The room is very, very clean and has all conveniences. Reading lights on each side of the bed. Desk with lamp. Overhead light. I wish the bathroom light was brighter for my eyes!
Full mirror and sink mirror in bath. Hairdryer works well and is wall-mounted. Minimal counter space in bath. Okay for me.
A programmable safe that is large enough for multiple notebook computers. Closet with three shelves; six hangers ; luggage rack.
Facing street, it is quiet. There is some hall noise if someone is right outside my room to enter another room. Otherwise, I wasn't disturbed last night by noise.
WiFi is free, but can be slow at times. It hasn't been an issue, so far.
There's a mini-fridge with water, soft drinks, etc. for 3 Euro fee (not as outrageous as some places, when desperate).
I know this neighborhood, 2nd Arrondissement, as the apartment that I rent (and will return to on 29 September) is nearby. Convenient to good restaurants, metro, shopping, Seine, etc.
I can recommend this and will copy this to a review after I've spent all three nights here.