Hotels in France
Choosing a Hotel
The hotels listed in the
following pages have been selected for their facilities, good value, and
location. The list covers all the areas and price categories.
Most hotels provide cots,
can reserve babysitters, and have Internet access or WiFi.
Hotels within the same
category are listed alphabetically.
ILE DE LA CITÉ AND ILE ST-LOUIS
Hôtel des Deux-Iles
59 Rue St-Louis-en-I’Ile, 75004 Tel
01 43 26 13 35 Fax 01 43 29 60 25 Rooms 17
It’s a privilege to be
able to stay on the Ile St-Louis, and this converted 17th-century mansion
offers an affordable way to do so. Here the atmosphere is peaceful, the small
bedrooms are attractive, and breakfast is served in the medieval vaults.
Hôtel du Jeu de Paume
54 Rue St-Louis-en-l’Ile, 75004 Tel
01 43 26 14 18 Fax 01 40 46 02 76 Rooms 30
Standing on the site of a
former real tennis court, the hotel has been skillfully converted into a warm,
elegant place to stay. Features include a glass-sided elevator, wooden beams,
old terracotta paving, a sauna, and several charming duplex rooms. www.hoteljeudepaume.com
THE MARAIS
Hôtel de la Bretonnerie
22 Rue Ste-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004
Tel 01 48 87 77 63 Fax 01 42 77
26 78 Rooms 29
Carved stone walls and an
arched dining room in the basement are some of the charming features of Hôtel
de la Bretonnerie, housed in a 17th-century mansion. One of the most
comfortable hotels in the area, it has spacious bedrooms with wooden beams and
antique furniture. Service is warm and friendly.
St-Merry
78 Rue de la Verrerie,
75004 Tel 01 42 78 14 15 Fax 01 40 29 06 82 Rooms 12
A historic hotel which was the presbytery of the adjoining church in the
17th century and later became a bordello, is today a simply lovely place to
stay. Furnished in Gothic style, note the flying buttresses crossing room
9.
Hôtel du Bourg Tibourg
19 Rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004 Tel
01 42 78 47 39 Fax 01 40 29 07 00 Rooms 30
This stylish spot was
decorated by top interior designer Jacques Garcia and is extremely popular with
fashionable visitors to Paris. Rooms are opulent and all bathrooms are fully
clad in black marble. The beautiful interior courtyard a pleasant surprise. www.bourgtibourg.com
Hôtel Duo
11 Rue du Temple, 75004 Tel 01 42 72
72 22 Fax 01 42 72 03 53 Rooms 58
A family-run hotel for
three generations, the former Axial Beaubourg is still in the same hands, but
had a trendy makeover in 2006. The stylish, contemporary decor features teal
and brown and there is a bijou bar and Japanese garden. All just steps from the
Pompidou Center. www.duoparis.com
St-Paul-le-Marais
8 Rue de Sévigné, 75004 Tel 01 48 04
97 27 Fax 01 48 87 37 04 Rooms 28
Close to the historic
Place des Vosges, this hotel has wooden beams and old stone, although the
furnishings are simple and modern. Ask for bedrooms facing the courtyard to
avoid the noise of traffic coming from the Rue de Sévigné.
Pavillon de la Reine
28 Pl des Vosges, 75003 Tel 01 40 29
19 19 Fax 01 40 29 19 20 Rooms 56
Set back from the
marvelous Place des Vosges, the Pavillon de la Reine is the best hotel in the
Marais. Incredibly romantic, the courtyard is a haven of peace and the bedrooms
are sumptuous and furnished with excellent reproduction antiques.
BEAUBOURG AND LES HALLES
Hôtel Britannique
20 Avenue Victoria, 75001 Tel
01 42 33 74 59 Fax 01 42 33 83 65 Rooms 40
The Britannique has many
repeat visitors, who return for the central location beside the Châtelet, as
well as the Grand Tour atmosphere and helpful staff. A real hôtel de charme,
with beautiful, characterful rooms and an abundance of old-fashioned charm.
www.hotel-britannique.fr
TUILERIES QUARTER
Hôtel Louvre Sainte Anne
32 Rue Sainte Anne 75001 Tel 01 40
20 02 35 Fax 01 40 15 91 13 Rooms 20
This small, pleasant hotel
is close to the Louvre and the Opéra and has clean rooms and helpful staff. The
rooms may be due for a makeover soon, but the reception area is rather
splendid, with a trompe l’oeil painting. The hotel is popular with Japanese guests
as this road is filled with sushi restaurants.
Brighton
218 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Tel 01 47
03 61 61 Fax 01 42 60 41 78 Rooms 65
A real insiders’ location,
the Brighton provides a much-sought after Rivoli address without the sky-high
prices. The bedrooms have beautiful, high ceilings and large windows that look
out either on to the Jardin des Tuileries or on to the courtyard.
Hôtel Costes
239 Rue St Honoré,
75001 Tel 01 42 44 50 00 Fax 01 42 44 50 01 Rooms 82
One of the most
fashionable places to stay in Paris, the Costes is a favorite with models and
movie stars. A sumptuous affair, it is designed to resemble a Second Empire
palace. The balcony rooms are the most in demand. In summer, eat in the
Italianate courtyard. www.hotelcostes.com
Hôtel de Crillon 10 Pl de la Concorde, 75008 Tel 01 44 71 15 00 Fax 01 44 71 15 02 Rooms 147 With its magnificent location on
the glittering Place de la Concorde, the Crillon offers unsurpassed elegance.
The hotel has a fine Royal Suite and terrace, a Michelin-starred restaurant,
Les Ambassadeurs, and a fashionable bar designed by Sonia Rykiel. www.crillon.com
Hôtel du Louvre
Pl André Malraux, 75001 Tel 01 44 58
38 38 Fax 01 44 58 38 01 Rooms 177
The first luxury hotel in
France was built in 1855 by order of Napoleon III. The lavish rooms have
spectacular views: the Pissarro Suite is where the artist painted his view of
Place du Théâtre Français, while if you book room 551 you can admire the opera
house from your bath! www.hotel dulouvre.com
Meurice
228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Tel 01 44
58 10 10 Fax 01 44 58 10 15 Rooms 160
The Meurice is a perfect
example of successful restoration, with excellent replicas of the original
plasterwork and furnishings. The staff here are unstintingly helpful and the
hotel offers personalized shopping and art-buying tours. The hotel also has
France’s only Valmont spa. www.meuricehotel.fr
Ritz Paris
15 Pl Vendôme, 75001 Tel 01 43 16 30
30 Fax 01 43 16 45 38 Rooms 162
A legendary address, the
Ritz still lives up to its reputation, combining elegance and decadence. The
Louis XVI furniture and chandeliers are all originals, and the floral
arrangements are works of art. The Hemingway Bar is home to the glitterati. www.ritzparis.com
Saint James Albany Hotel
and Spa
202 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Tel 01 44
58 43 21 Fax 01 44 58 43 11 Rooms 195
This quiet and tidy hotel
underwent a much needed renovation in 2009 to do away with its aura of faded grandeur.
It is perfectly situated in the heart of Paris, opposite the Tuileries gardens,
and boasts a charming courtyard, spa, and swimming pool area. www.clarionsaintjames.com
The Westin Paris
3 Rue de Castiglione,
75001 Tel 01 44 77 11 11 Fax 01 44 77 14 60 Rooms 438
This elegant late
19th-century hotel is situated between the Jardin des Tuileries and the Place
Vendôme. It was designed by Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opéra.
Bedrooms are quiet – the best overlook one of the courtyards. The Jacques
Garcia-decorated restaurant is excellent. www.westin.com
ST-GERMAIN-DES-PRES
Grand Hôtel des Balcons
3 Rue Casimir Delavigne,
75006 Tel 01 46 34 78 50 Fax 01 46 34 06 27 Rooms 50
Embellished with Art
Nouveau features, this hotel has a beautiful hall with stained-glass windows
and striking 19th-century-style lamps and wood paneling. Most guestrooms, which
are quiet and well-decorated, enjoy a balcony. High-speed Internet access with
WiFi available. www.hotelgrandsbalcons.com
Hôtel du Quai Voltaire
19 Quai Voltaire, 75007 Tel 01 42 61
50 91 Fax 01 42 61 62 26 Rooms 33
Overlooking the river,
this hotel was once the favorite of Blondin, Baudelaire, and Pissarro, and has
featured in several films. Bedrooms on the quay are better avoided, as they
suffer from traffic noise. Higher floors are quieter, though, and the views are
superb. www.quaivoltaire.fr
Hôtel des Marronniers
21 Rue Jacob, 75006 Tel 01 43 25 30 60
Fax 01 40 46 83 56 Rooms 37
Situated between a
courtyard and a garden, this hotel provides perfect peace. The decor is homely,
with bold patterns and textured fabrics, and bedrooms on the fourth floor,
garden side, provide very special views over the Parisian rooftops and the
St-Germain-des-Prés church steeple. www.hotel-marronniers.com
Hôtel des Sts-Pères
65 Rue des Sts-Pères, 75006 Tel 01
45 44 50 00 Fax 01 45 44 90 83 Rooms 39
The hotel occupies one of
the old aristocratic mansions of St-Germain-des-Prés. The lounge bar is very
popular with authors from the publishing houses nearby. The bedrooms are quiet
and roomy – the best has an outstanding ceiling fresco. www.paris-hotel-saints-peres.com
Hôtel Lenox
9 Rue de l’Université, 75007 Tel 01
42 96 10 95 Fax 01 42 61 52 83 Rooms 34
The charm of the Lenox
lies in its simplicity and literary history – T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and James
Joyce all lived here. The staff are extremely friendly and the cocktail bar is
lovely. The rooms are impeccably decorated. The hotel enjoys a great location
in the heart of St-Germain-des-Prés. www.lenoxsaintgermain.com
Hôtel de Fleurie
32/34 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006
Tel 01 53 73 70 00 Fax 01 53 73
70 20
The statue-filled façade
is enough to make one want to stay in this welcoming, family-run hotel. Inside,
the woodwork and white stone create the same light feel, as do the bedrooms,
all of which are beautifully decorated, with well-equipped bathrooms.
Hôtel de l’Abbaye St-Germain
10 Rue Cassette, 75006 Tel 01 45 44
38 11 Fax 01 45 48 07 86 Rooms 44
A 17th-century abbey, just
steps from the Jardin du Luxembourg, this charming hotel has been a preferred
hideout for artists and writers. Its finely furnished guestrooms and apartments
have been tastefully done up and provided with modern facilities.
Hôtel d’Angleterre
44 Rue Jacob, 75006 Tel 01 42 60 34 72 Fax 01 42 60 16 93 Rooms 27
Once the British Embassy,
the Hôtel d’Angleterre has retained many of the original features, including
the fine old staircase (listed), the exquisite garden, and the salon
mantelpiece. Bedrooms are individually decorated, many have exposed beams and
wonderful four-poster beds. www.hotel-dangleterre.com
Villa St-Germain
29 Rue Jacob, 75006 Tel 01 43 26 60 00 Fax 01 46 34 63 63 Rooms 31
A very chic, contemporary
hotel decorated in wenge wood, velvets, and faux crocodile leather, La Villa
has all the style of the Montalembert (see p287) but without the hefty price
tag. Choose from healthy, American, or fitness breakfast menus served either in
your room or in the pleasant dining room. www.villa-saintgermain.com
Le Bellechasse
8 Rue de Bellechasse, 75007 Tel 01
45 50 22 31 Fax 01 45 51 52 36 Rooms 34
Situated just one minute
from the Musée d’Orsay, this boutique hotel has been designed by Christian
Lacroix with characteristic flair and imagination. Huge butterflies, fish, and
painted ladies create a magical, Italianate setting. Rooms around the small
courtyard have a more rustic feel. WiFi is free. www.lebellechasse.com
L’Hôtel
13 Rue des Beaux-Arts, 75006 Tel 01
44 41 99 00 Fax 01 43 25 64 81 Rooms 20
A riot of exuberance and
opulence, this Jacques Garcia-designed hotel is gloriously decadent. Each room
is different; the hotel’s most famous one is the Oscar Wilde suite, named after
the author who died in the hotel in 1900, which boasts period furnishings.
There’s also a beautiful spa and a one-star Michelin restaurant. www.l-hotel.com
Lutétia
45 Blvd Raspail, 75006 Tel
01 49 54 46 46 Fax 01 49 54 46 00 Rooms 230
The Lutétia is a mainstay
of glamor on the south side of the river. The building is partly Art Nouveau
and partly Art Deco, and has been restored throughout. Publishers and chic
shoppers are regular customers in the restaurant.
Montalembert
3 Rue de Montalembert, 75007 Tel 01
45 49 68 68 Fax 01 45 49 69 49 Rooms 56
Situated in the heart of
the publishing district, this fashionable hotel combines modernity and timeless
elegance. The bedrooms boast fine wood and designer fabrics with excellent
quality linen sheets, towels, and bathrobes. The eighth-floor suites have good
views. WiFi facilities are provided. www.montalembert.com
Relais Christine
3 Rue Christine, 75006 Tel 01 40 51
60 80 Fax 01 40 51 60 81 Rooms 51
Always full, the Relais
Christine is the epitome of the hôtel de charme. It is part of the cloister of
a 16th-century abbey and is a romantic haven of peace. The bedrooms are bright
and spacious, especially the duplex rooms. WiFi is available, as are spa and
sauna facilities. www.relais-christine.com
LATIN QUARTER
Esmeralda
4 Rue St-Julien-le-Pauvre,
75005 Tel 01 43 54 19 20 Fax 01 40 51 00 68 Rooms 19 A4 The much-loved bohemian Esmeralda
lies in the heart of the Latin Quarter. With old stone walls, beamed ceilings,
and creaky floors, its charm has seduced the likes of Terence Stamp and Serge
Gainsbourg. The best rooms overlook
Notre-Dame. No breakfast
provided.
Hôtel des Grandes Ecoles
75 Rue Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Tel
01 43 26 79 23 Fax 01 43 25 28 15 Rooms 51
This hotel is a cluster of
three small houses around a beautiful garden, where you can breakfast in good
weather. The rooms are all comfortable and furnished with traditional
18th-century-style floral wallpaper, some open onto the courtyard. Internet access
available. www.hotel-grandes-ecoles.com
Hôtel des Grands Degrés de Notre Dame
10 Rue des Grands Degrés, 75005 Tel
01 55 42 88 88 Fax 01 40 46 95 34 Rooms 10.
An exceptionally friendly
place to stay. The staff are genuinely welcoming and the wood-paneling and oak
beams around the building make it even more special. Lovely, very clean
bedrooms with Internet access available. The Bar Restaurant and Tea Room serves
great food at a low price. www.lesdegreshotel.com
Hôtel du Collège de France
7 Rue Thénard, 75005 Tel 01 43 26 78
36 Fax 01 46 34 58 29 Rooms 29
One of the best-value
small hotels in Paris, the Hôtel du Collège de France is conveniently situated
in a quiet street near the Musée de Cluny (and opposite the excellent bistro Le
Pré Verre). It offers a warm and charming decor, very helpful staff, and free
WiFi in all the rooms. www.hotel-collegedefrance.com
Hôtel des Grands Hommes
17 Pl du Panthéon, 75005 Tel 01 46
34 19 60 Fax 01 43 26 67 32 Rooms 31
Teachers at the Sorbonne
frequent this quiet family hotel close to the Jardin du Luxembourg. It boasts a
great view of the Panthéon from the attic rooms on the upper floor. The
bedrooms are comfortable and decorated in a Neo-Empire style. WiFi services available. www.hoteldesgrandshommes.com
Hôtel de Notre-Dame
19 Rue Maître Albert, 75005 Tel 01
43 26 79 00 Fax 01 46 33 50 11 Rooms 34
The picturesque Hôtel de
Notre-Dame overlooks Notre-Dame cathedral and the Seine on one side and the
Panthéon on the other. The furnishings are functional, but some rooms have
beams or an old stone wall. The main appeal here is the location. The hotel has
its own sauna and WiFi access. www.hotel-paris-notredame.com
Hôtel Residence Hotel IV
50 Rue des Bernadins, 75005 Tel 01 44 41 31 81 Fax 01 46 33 93 22 Rooms 14
Overlooking a pretty park
square and with window boxes full of geraniums in season, this hotel is a real
jewel. Bedrooms are bright and airy, some of the larger rooms have attached
kitchens and there is also an apartment for four people available. WiFi
services provided. Very quiet for the area. www.residencehenri4.com
Hôtel Sorbonne
6 Rue Victor Cousin,
75005 Tel 01 43 54 58 08 Fax 01 40 51 05 18 Rooms 38
Long a favorite with the
parents of Sorbonne students, this hotel was redecorated in 2008 with great
panache in luscious turquoise, greens, and orange. The modern style is
complemented by state-of-the art bathrooms, free WiFi, and iMacs in every room.
www.hotelsorbonne.com
LUXEMBOURG QUARTER
Aviatic
105 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Tel 01
53 63 25 50 Fax 01 53 63 25 55 Rooms 43
The much-loved Aviatic
combines bohemian style with modern comforts. The rooms are individually
decorated with charming pieces found at local flea markets and warm, bright
textiles. Complimentary aperitifs are served in the evening. Parking is
available for €26 per day. www.aviatic.fr
Hôtel Louis II
2 Rue St-Sulpice,
75006 Tel 01 46 33 13 80 Fax 01 46 33 17 29 Rooms 22
A hotel for those who love
the rustic charm of exposed beams and sloping walls, the Louis II is tastefully
decorated and filled with light. Rooms overlook either Rue St-Sulpice or Rue de
Condé, and the Jardin du Luxembourg is just a short walk away. The suites in
the roof are particularly charming. www.hotel-louis2.com
MONTPARNASSE
Hôtel Apollon Montparnasse
91 Rue Ouest,. 75014 Tel 01 43 95 62 00 Fax 01 43 95 62 10 Rooms 33
Close to the Parc des
Expositions of the Porte de Versailles, the Apollon Montparnasse is decorated
with Grecian statues, fine furnishings, and lots of peach. You can get simple,
well-equipped guestrooms. Parking is available for €12 per day. The hotel also
provides WiFi facilities. www.paris-hotel-paris.net
Hôtel Delambre
35 Rue Delambre, 75014 Tel 01 43 20
66 31 Fax01 45 38 91 76 Rooms 30
Located a few steps away
from Montparnasse cemetery, and close to the Jardin du Luxembourg and Latin
Quarter, this hotel stylishly mixes modern and classical styles. Guestrooms are
simply furnished with all mod cons.
Ferrandi
92 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Tel 01
42 22 97 40 Fax 01 45 44 89 97 Rooms 42.
The Rue du Cherche-Midi is
well-known to lovers of antiques. The Hôtel Ferrandi is a quiet hotel with a
fireplace in the lounge and comfortable bedrooms filled with dark wood and
decorated in warm tones. Four-poster beds in some rooms.
Sainte-Beuve
9 Rue Ste Beuve, 75006 Tel 01 45 48
20 07 Fax 01 45 48 67 52 Rooms 22
The Sainte-Beuve is a
small, carefully restored hotel for aesthetes and habitués of the Rive Gauche
galleries. There is a fireplace in the hall, the rooms are pleasantly decorated
in pastel shades, and there are several classic, contemporary paintings.
Villa des Artistes
9 Rue de la Grande Chaumière, 75006
Tel 01 43 26 60 86 Fax 01 43 54
73 70 Rooms 59
The Villa des Artistes
aims to recreate Montparnasse’s artistic heyday when Modigliani, Beckett, and
Fitzgerald were all visitors here. The bedrooms are clean, but the main draw is
the large patio garden and fountain, where you can breakfast in peace. www.villaartistes.com
Le Saint-Grégoire
43 Rue de l’Abbé Grégoire, 75006 Tel
01 45 48 23 23 Fax 01 45 48 33 95 Rooms 20
Le Saint-Grégoire is a
fashionable townhouse hotel with immaculately-decorated bedrooms and
19th-century furnishings. At the center of the drawing room is a charming
fireplace with a real fire. Book a room with a delightful private terrace.
Parking costs €13 a day. www.lesaintgregoire.com
INVALIDES AND EIFFEL TOWER
QUARTER
Grand Hôtel Levêque
29 Rue Cler, 75007 Tel 01 47 05 49 15 Fax 01 45 50 49 36 Rooms 50
On a street with a quaint
fruit-and-vegetable market, the Levêque lies between the Eiffel Tower and the
Invalides.The great location isn’t the only attraction – guestrooms are
well-kept and the hotel also provides Internet facilities. Some rooms share
toilets.
Eiffel Park Hôtel
17 bis Rue Amélie, 75007 Tel 01 45
55 10 01 Fax 01 47 05 28 68 Rooms 36
In the heart of the Champs
de Mars, the charming Eiffel Park Hôtel has been entirely renovated. It offers
individually designed guestrooms with intricate wallpaper in some and exotic
furniture in others. On the top floor is a breakfast terrace. WiFi facilities
provided. www.eiffelpark.com
Hôtel de Varenne
44 Rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Tel 01 45
51 45 55 Fax 01 45 51 86 63 Rooms 24
Beyond its severe façade,
this hotel conceals a narrow courtyard garden where guests breakfast in the
summer. The bedrooms, recently refurbished in elegant Louis XVI or Empire
style, are impeccable. The hotel is popular with French government officials.
Hôtel Bourgogne et Montana
3 Rue de Bourgogne, 75007 Tel 01 45
51 20 22 Fax 01 45 56 11 98 Rooms 32
Situated in front of the
Assemblée Nationale, the hotel has an air of sobriety. Features include an old
elevator and an all-white circular hall with brightly colored sofas. The
bedrooms have been refurbished in a classical style. Extremely stylish.
Hôtel de Suède St-Germain
31 Rue Vaneau, 75007 Tel 01 47 05 00
08 Fax 01 47 05 69 27 Rooms 40
Located near the Orsay and
Rodin museums, the Hôtel de Suède St-Germain offers elegant rooms, decorated in
late 18th-century styles in pale colors, and the owners’ welcome is
exceptionally warm. Deluxe rooms offer a view over the park. A lovely little
garden to breakfast in completes the picture. www.hoteldesuede.com
Duc de St-Simon
14 Rue de St-Simon,
75007 Tel 01 44 39 20 20 Fax 01 45 48 68 25 Rooms 34
The Hôtel Duc de St-Simon
is justifiably one of the most sought-after hotels on the south side of the
Seine. A charming 18th-century mansion furnished with antiques, it lives up to
its aristocratic pretensions.
CHAILLOT QUARTER
Hameau de Passy
48 Rue de Passy, 75016 Tel 01 42 88
47 55 Fax 01 42 30 83 72 Rooms 32
In the heart of the
residential quarter of Passy, a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower and the
Trocadero, Hameau de Passy lies in a private lane, which is an oasis of
greenery. Rooms overlook the garden. Breakfast can be served in your room upon
request.
Hôtel du Bois
11 Rue du Dôme, 75016 Tel 01 45 00
31 96 Fax 01 45 00 90 05 Rooms 41
Two minutes from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, Hôtel du Bois
is ideal for haute-couture boutique lovers. Behind
a typically Parisian façade, is an interior exuding modern style, decorated in
chocolate, pistachio, and fuchsia pink.
Concorde La Fayette
3 Pl du Général Koenig, 75017 Tel 01
40 68 50 68 Fax 01 40 68 50 43 Rooms 950
The formulaic Concorde La
Fayette with its fascinating egg-shaped tower is thoroughly high-tech. It has
numerous facilities, including a fitness club, a bar on the 33rd floor, restaurants,
a shopping gallery, and identical bedrooms with some absolutely splendid views.
www.concorde-lafayette.com
Hotel Square
3 Rue de Boulainvilliers, 75016 Tel
01 44 14 91 90 Fax 01 44 14 91 99 Rooms 22
An exceptional hotel, the
curvy granite façade hides 22 rooms and suites furnished with exotic fabrics
and woods.The hotel boasts a fashionable restaurant and nightclub and, most
unusually, a small but well-stocked modern art gallery. www.hotelsquare.com
Costes K
81 Ave Kléber, 75016 Tel 01 44 05 75 75 Fax 01 44 05 74 74 Rooms 83
This hotel, not to be
confused with the more expensive Hôtel Costes, is situated steps from the
Eiffel Tower. A piece of modern art by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, who
used sycamore, stucco, marble, and stainless steel in the construction. Cool
Asian interiors for the guestrooms. www.hotelcostesk.com
Hôtel Elysées Regencia
41 Avenue Marceau, 75016 Tel 01 47
20 42 65 Fax 01 49 52 03 42 Rooms 43
Colour is the central
theme at this fashionably decorated hotel right in the heart of the designer
shopping district. Choose your room from a palette of blue, fuchsia, aniseed
(lime green), or lavender. The hotel also boasts a grand piano in the reception
area, a paneled bar, and a massage room. www.regencia.com
St-James Paris
43 Ave Bugeaud, 75016 Tel 01 44 05 81 81 Fax 01 44 05 81 82 Rooms 48
The St-James occupies a
mansion with a small park near the Avenue Foch and the Bois de Boulogne.
Reminiscent of a gentleman’s club, guests here become “temporary members” and a
token fee is included in the room price. Aristocratic atmosphere.
CHAMPS-ELYSÉES
Royal Magda Etoile
7 Rue Troyon, 75017 Tel 01 47 64 10
19 Fax 01 47 64 02 12 Rooms 37
Just minutes from the
Etoile in a quiet cobbled street, the Royal Magda Etoile was smartly renovated
in 2008 in varying tones of cream. Rooms are on the small side, but the staff
are exceptionally helpful and friendly, and will go out of their way to help
guests, especially families. www.paris-hotel-magda.com
Balzac
6 Rue Balzac, 75008 Tel 01 44 35 18 00 Fax 01 44 35 18 05 Rooms 70
This calm and luxurious
hotel in a typically Parisian Belle Epoque building was refurbished in 2007.
Its trendy address is nothing compared to its top-floor suite, Paris’s only
“rooftop penthouse” with a view over “le tout Paris.” The bar is a favorite
destination for fashionable night owls. www.hotelbalzac.com
Bristol
112 Rue du
Faubourg-St-Honoré, 75008 Tel 01 53 43
43 00 Fax 01 53 43 43 01 Rooms 188
One of Paris’s finest hotels, the Bristol’s large rooms are sumptuously
decorated with antiques and magnificent marble bathrooms. The period dining
room, with its Flemish tapestries and glittering crystal chandeliers, has been winning
rave reviews. Wonderful swimming pool. www.hotel-bristol.com
Claridge-Bellman
37 Rue François 1er, 75008 Tel 01 47
23 54 42 Fax 01 47 23 08 84 Rooms 42
The Claridge-Bellman is a miniature
version of the old Claridge Hotel and is managed by its former directors. The hotel
has a truly traditional feel. It is quiet, sober, and efficiently run, and is
furnished throughout with tapestries and antiques.
Four Seasons George V
31 Ave George V,
75008 Tel 01 49 52 70 00 Fax 01 49 52 70 10 Rooms 246
Map 4 E5
This legendary hotel,
dotted with salons, old furniture, and art, lost a little of its charm when it
was renovated. But it gained a stunning restaurant, Le Cinq, which boasts the
world’s top sommelier and an award-winning chef. Great spa. www.fourseasons.com/paris
Hôtel de Sers
41 Ave Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008
Tel 01 53 23 75 75 Fax 01 53 23
75 76 Rooms 52
A luxury hotel in the
Golden Triangle with a unique style that combines Old Master paintings with
contemporary furniture and technology. There is a fabulous apartment on the top
floor, but all the rooms are spacious and airy. The terrace restaurant is
perfect for summer brunches. www.hoteldesers.com
Hôtel de la Trémoille
14 Rue de la Trémoille, 75008 Tel 01
56 52 14 00 Fax 01 40 70 01 08 Rooms 93
The Hôtel de la Trémoille
is an impressive, yet relaxed, establishment. Rooms are decorated with
comfortable antiques and the bathrooms are extremely luxurious. A fashionable restaurant,
Louis II is now a hit with Paris’s beautiful people. www.hotel-tremoille.com
Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière
46 Ave George V,
75008 Tel 01 40 69 60 00 Rooms 107
This beautiful
palace-hotel is in a fine location on the Champs-Elysées. It is equipped with
all the state-of-the-art technology you would expect in a modern, luxury
establishment. The rooms are ultra stylish and are decorated in mahogany, silk,
and velvet.
Hôtel Franklin Roosevelt
18 Rue Clément Marot, 75008 Tel 01
53 57 49 50 Fax 01 53 57 49 59 Rooms 48
Chic interior throughout,
complete with period furniture, old paintings, and a fireplace in the lounge.
The bedrooms are generally very large. Cozy atmosphere at the Lord’s bar,
though the cafés of the Champs-Elysées are also nearby.
Hôtel Vernet
25 Rue Vernet, 75008 Tel 01 44 31 98
00 Fax 01 44 31 85 69 Rooms 50
Gustave Eiffel, architect
of the Eiffel Tower, created the dazzling glass roof of the dining room here.
The hotel lobby is impressive with white and gold paneling, and sumptuous
fabrics. The large, quiet bedrooms are pleasantly furnished, and offer
flatscreen TVs and WiFi. www.hotelvernet.com
Plaza Athénée
25 Ave Montaigne, 75008 Tel 01 53 67
66 65 Fax 01 53 67 66 66 Rooms 188
The legendary Plaza
Athénée is popular with honeymooners, aristocracy, and haute couture shoppers.
The restaurant by Alain Ducasse is wonderfully romantic, while Le Bar du Plaza
is now the hottest address in Paris for cocktails. The last word in luxury.
San Régis
12 Rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Tel 01 44
95 16 16 Fax 01 45 61 05 48 Rooms 44
Since it opened in 1923
the San Régis has been popular with the jet set, who enjoy its quiet but
central location. This particularly welcoming, intimate luxury hotel is full of
excellent antiques, overstuffed sofas and a distinctly opulent air.
OPÉRA QUARTER
Hôtel Chopin
46 Passage Jouffroy, 75009 Tel 01 47
70 58 10 Fax 01 42 47 00 70 Rooms 36
The well-loved Chopin gets
booked up far in advance due to its low prices, friendly welcome, and unusual
location in a historic covered passage. There is no air-conditioning, but it is
so quiet that you can sleep with the windows open on summer nights. The top
floor has a romantic rooftop view. http://hotelbretonnerie.com
Edouard VII Hotel
39 Ave de l’Opéra, 75002 Tel 01 42
61 56 90 Fax 01 42 61 47 73 Rooms 69
The only hotel on the
impressive Avenue de l’Opéra, the Edouard VII is centrally located between the
Louvre and the Opéra Garnier, which makes it perfect for sightseeing. Ask for a
room at the front for a breathtaking view over the Opéra House. www.edouard7hotel.com
Le Grand Hôtel Intercontinental
2 Rue Scribe, 75009 Tel 01 40 07 32
32 Fax 01 40 07 32 02 Rooms 470
Directly next to the Opéra
Garnier, the hotel is a sumptuous example of good taste. The bedrooms all have
pictures with a musical theme reflecting the hotel’s location. The renowned
restaurant, the Café de La Paix, is an opulent affair in Opéra Quarter. www.ichotelsgroup.com
MONTMARTRE
Regyn’s Montmartre
18 Pl des Abbesses,
75018 Tel 01 42 54 45 21 Fax 01 42 23 76 69 Rooms 22
Near Sacré-Coeur, this is
an impeccably kept hotel with retro-style decor. Top-floor guestrooms have
views of the Eiffel Tower. Round the corner from here is Tabac des Deux Moulins
on 15 Rue le Pic, where Amélié worked in the 2001 film Amélié.
Relais Montmartre
6 Rue Constance, 75018 Tel 01 70 64
25 25 Fax 01 70 64 25 00 Rooms 26
In the heart of Montmartre’s
network of steep winding streets, this charming hotel is all femininity with
delicate floral fabrics, antique furniture, and painted beams. Quiet, intimate,
and romantic with the added bonus of being well situated for neighborhood
restaurants. www.relaismontmartre.fr
Hôtel Particulier
Montmartre
23 Ave Junot, 75018 Tel 01 53 41 81 40 Rooms 5
Hidden away behind a
cluster of trees, this intimate 3-story mansion is Montmartre’s best kept
secret. With only 5 bedrooms, each the size of a small apartment, comfort
reigns. The individually designed rooms create a fabulous mix of avant-garde
modern design. The garden is a haven of peace.
FARTHER AFIELD
Mama Shelter
109 Rue Bagnolet,
75020 Tel 01 43 48 48 48 Fax 01 43 48 49 49
This concept hotel
designed by Philippe Starck offers exceptionally low prices for nonrefundable
reservations; if you require flexibility the prices double. The contemporary
rooms all have iMacs, satin-cotton sheets, and microwaves.
