A stop in Paris is always a good idea. You are always sure to have a good time whether you are traveling solo, with friends or your lucky partner. And with so many things to do in the city you will need to plan and choose wisely just like the place where you will stay. Now whether you are into boutique hotels or want to indulge into five star luxury you need not worry. The city of lights has you covered with hotels that that will suit everyone’s styles and moods.
Paris is like a giant snail with 20 arrondissements (districts) which spirals clockwise. You start in the center with the 1st arrondissement and make your way around from West to East. The atmosphere and style of people can change from one arrondissement to another. You can choose to be in the middle of the action with all the bars and restaurants. But if you want to retreat into more quiet parts of Paris after busy days visiting or working in the city, you can do so as well. If you need more information on the arrondissements of Paris click here.
This curated list has some of the best hotels in Paris from boutique to luxe, making sure your stay is as stylish as you are. It’s now up to you to choose which neighbourhood you will want to stay in and choose accordingly. Happy browsing for you next holiday or work trip.
Did you know: The Luxor obelisk on Place de la Concorde serves as a sundial (the largest in the world). It indicates the international time and is one of the oldest monuments in Paris. (source)
BOUTIQUE SELECTION
JK Place Paris is the first foray outside the motherland for the haute Italian hotel group. Ever the perfectionists, they scoured the city high and low for the perfect pied à terre (searched for five whole years, in fact), before planting their Place in a former embassy on the quiet Rue de Lille, très pres to the city of light’s most classic sights. Thanks to designer Michele Bönan’s avant-garde mishmash, every space (from the ravishing reception rooms to the subterranean Sisley spa) feels sumptuous and colourful – more opulent home than grand hotel. The residential appeal, coupled with JK’s effusive Italian service, will soon make you feel like one of the in crowd. BOOK
Pretend you’re in your perfectly poised Parisian apartment at budget-boutique Hotel Bienvenue, which is bedecked with floral wallpaper, warm colours and statement floor tiles. The colour-pop decor comes courtesy of acclaimed interior designer and scenographer (and Parisian local) Chloé Nègre; the pretty patio (perfect for leisurely breakfasts and natural-wine-sipping sessions) is a triumph. Bedrooms are on the petite side – this is Paris, after all – but if you opt for a Privilege Room, you’ll get plenty of space and a hamman-toting bathroom. Outside, the historic 9th arrondissement – with its grand boulevards, boutiques and culinary lures – awaits. (Don’t leave it waiting too long.) BOOK
Having taken over two 19th-century buildings in the heart of the bustling 9th arrondissement, retro-inspired Hotel Panache is a quintessential Parisian stay. A bold use of pattern and texture puts this boutique bolthole firmly on the map. Expect spacious rooms, a gourmet neighbourhood restaurant and the sort of indulgent Sunday brunch that will send you right back to your oh-so-comfy bed. BOOK
Set in Paris’ trendsetting SoPi (South Pigalle) and created by the team behind the Experimental Cocktail Club, Grand Pigalle Hotel captures the casual hedonism of its neighbourhood’s streets and distills it into a buzzing hotel and bar. It’s a retro-styled design den, where art deco angles sit happily alongside geometric patterns, brassy pineapple door knockers and martini motif carpets in interiors created by Dorothée Meilichzon. Celebrated chef Giovanni Passerini crafts Italian sharing plates in the restaurant, with a choice of 200 wines to accompany them. Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur are a short walk away, but here the ethos is ‘bed and beverage’ and cocktail culture is king; so don’t fret if you put sightseeing on ice and settle in for one more round… BOOK
Located within the Pigalle district of the 9th arr, this bohemian hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Saint-Georges métro station, 1.1 km from the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur and 3.6 km from the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées.
Eclectic, colorful rooms with en suite bathrooms are decorated with original design elements ranging from disco balls to erotic sculptures. Upgraded quarters add mezzanine levels and living areas.
A trendy restaurant offers modern French fare and a shaded courtyard terrace. BOOK
Located in Paris, 800 m from Sacré-Coeur, Hotel Saint-Louis Pigalle boasts free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour reception desk.
The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, a kettle and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms also feature a seating area where you can relax.
Opéra Garnier is 1.2 km from Hotel Saint-Louis Pigalle, while Tuileries Garden is 2.2 km from the property. Paris – Orly Airport is 17 km away.
9th arr. is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, art and architecture. BOOK
Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a romantic jewel nestled between the famous Avenue Junot and the Rue Lepic, is the last vestige from the scrubland of Montmartre.
In just a few years, Oscar Comtet has succeeded in creating a unique haven. Over time, the Hôtel Particulier Montmartre has become a magnet for epicureans from Paris and abroad. But it retains its sense of exclusivity, with a name that is passed around like a treasure within a charmed circle of connoisseurs. Set within a cultivated jungle of luxuriant vegetation, the Hotel offers a pastoral interlude on the Parisian hills. BOOK
Located in the Montmartre district, Hôtel Maison Souquet is set in an exclusive Parisian townhouse and is decorated in a Belle Époque theme. Guests can have cocktails in the lounge, stroll around the winter garden or enjoy the indoor swimming pool and hammam, which is available upon prior reservation. BOOK
Pierre Moussié, the man behind achingly hip hangout Brasserie Barbès, is impressively au fait with Paris’s moveable zeitgeist: his boutique stay Hôtel Providence Paris – a deliriously decadent pied-à-terre wrapped in an elegant Hausmannian shell – sits at the centre of a menage a trois of desirable arrondissements. Its neighbours include cultured dining hotspots of the Haut-Marais, shabby-chic Canal St Martin, and gallery-blessed Beaubourg. But you may be inclined to stay in for the evening, once you’ve seen the serious in-room cocktail bar and kit at your disposal. BOOK
Inspired by the global adventures of the Alexandre Dumas book, Hotel Monte Cristo in Paris is a 19th-century odyssey. Each element of the Left Bank boutique hotel was inspired by the literary hero’s travels, including rooms that resemble far-flung boudoirs, decorated in custom tapestries, rich velvets, dark woods, fringe-hemmed divans and transporting art. Downstairs, a sauna and palm-dotted indoor pool conjure the tropics in the heart of Paris. After a day strolling the city, plot new adventures in the clubby Bar 1802, home to the largest selection of rums in Paris, including house-aged pours. BOOK
Surrounded by shops and restaurants in the 2nd arr., this chic hotel in an 18th-century rowhouse is 4 minutes’ walk from Bonne Nouvelle metro station and 2 km from The Louvre museum.
Stylish rooms with a retro vibe feature colorful accent walls, chevron wood floors and rustic-chic headboards, plus tile en suite bathrooms. All have writing desks, free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minibars. Upgraded rooms add terraces and/or city or garden views; some have bathtubs and/or sitting areas. In-room continental breakfast is complimentary.
There’s a haute cocktail lounge, and an airy restaurant with a sophisticated bar and vibrant courtyards. BOOK
Situated in the fashionable Marais district, 1K Hotel is designed to reflect the Inca culture of Peru with its restaurant and its 2 bars. Peruvian masks as well as colourful and vibrant raw materials decorate this 4-star hotel, which is 1 km from Place des Vosges.
A flat-screen TV which connects to all portable devices including Androïd and Apple smartphones is provided in each room and suite at 1K Hotel. A handy smartphone is also provided in the rooms with unlimited data, GPS, and local calls. Each of the modern, air-conditioned rooms has a minibar, a Nespresso coffee machine and a courtesy tray with a complementary bottle of water. MORE INFO
Located in the historic district of Le Marais, where age-old charm and modernity combine, our hotel is a breath of fresh air at the heart of Rue Saint-Paul, which was the stronghold of Charles V, rightly known as Charles the Wise, during the 14th century.
A boutique hotel located between the Seine and Rue Saint-Antoine, the Hotel Charles V has been furnished in an elegant Swedish rococo style, both intimate and welcoming. The soft tones of blue, grey and white offer an elegant atmosphere that provides serenity, perfect for rest and relaxation. BOOK
Located on Rue du Roi de Sicile in the heart of Paris’ 4th arrondissement, this charming new hotel was designed from start to finish by visionary designer Philippe Starck.
This original place, oscillating between neoclassicism and modernity, is inspired by the subtle and sophisticated poetry of the 1920s, punctuated and crossed with references and surprises from elsewhere, primitive art, African art, some masks and various elements of brutalist design.
The cosy 9Confidentiel boasts 29 rooms, including 3 suites which give a panoramic view over the Parisian rooftops. MORE INFO
In a former townhouse in the Marais district, this upscale boutique hotel is within 2 minute’s walk of both the Square du Temple, a landscaped garden, and the Marché Des Enfants Rouges, a historical covered market. The nearest metro station is 5 minute’s walk away.
Elegant, airy rooms have Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and minibars; some offer square views. Upgraded rooms feature living areas; upgraded suites add separate living rooms and sofabeds. Room service is available.
There’s a sophisticated, wood-paneled cocktail and champagne bar featuring a DJ. A breakfast buffet is offered for a fee, as are quirky area tours. BOOK
HOTEL NATIONAL DES ARTS ET METIERS
A contemporary design den near the Marais, Hotel National des Arts & Métiers combines industry and innovation in two updated Haussmann buildings. Drawing its name and inspiration from the historic nearby engineering school, the hotel incorporates industrial accents, including oxidised pipes and iron furniture with classic French style. Bright, modern rooms – many with balconies – overlook the classic rooftops of Paris. A trio of beloved local chefs prepare Italian fare, including stellar pastas and small plates, as well as spritzes and espressos. The moody bar, l’Herbarium has become a local favourite for cocktails that conjure the best of the belle époque. MORE INFO
A 4-minute walk from Gare de l’Est metro/RER station, this chic boutique hotel in the 10th arr. is 2 km from Centre Georges Pompidou and 3 km from Le Louvre.
With styles ranging from refined to ultra-chic, the eclectic rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Distinct room features include free-standing tubs and/or rainfall showers, plus wood-effect floors and bold accents. There’s also an apartment that sleeps up to 4 people. BOOK
Located in the Montorgueil neighborhood, the Bachaumont hotel delivers a true parisian lifestyle experience.
With about fifty contemporary and different rooms all respectful of the building identity, Dorothée Meilichzon managed to create an intimate atmosphere in the heart of a sophisticated environment. MORE INFO
In a 17th-century townhouse, this elegant hotel with grand public spaces is an 11-minute walk from the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 1.1 km from the Louvre and 1.2 km from Musée d’Orsay.
Refined rooms combine period features with modern amenities; all come with free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded split-level rooms add mezzanine sleeping areas, and suites provide living spaces and espresso machines. DVD players are available on request, and there’s 24-hour room service.
A plush all-day cafe has a grand piano and regular jazz nights. There’s a year-round patio, and meeting space is available. BOOK
Le Roch Hotel & Spa is the twinkle in the City of Light’s eye. This boutique hotel brings together the interiors of design oracle Sarah Lavoine and a menu by Michelin-star-awarded chef Arnaud Faye in a classical 19th-century building smack-bang in the bullseye of Paris. This is a prime base for exploring the city, but you can just as easily escape it: the hotel has a library with a roaring fire, a spa by French beauty house Codage, and an indoor pool with a hidden hammam. BOOK
Les Bains is a distillation of the best Paris has to offer. To be enjoyed day and night, it is a 5-star Boutique Hotel, a neo-bistro with outdoor patios, a spa, legendary bar, mythical nightclub, an avant-garde scene, and a want-everything concept store.
Located just a 5-minute walk from the heart of the Marais district and 1 km from the Louvre Museum, Hotels Les Bains Paris offers an indoor swimming pool, terrace and concierge service. The Pompidou Centre is only 400 m away. MORE INFO
Set among trendy boutiques in the 1st arr., this hip hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Tuileries metro station and the Jardin des Tuileries, and an 11-minute walk from the Musée du Louvre.
Elegant, classic rooms feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus complimentary minibars and Wi-Fi. Opulent suites add living areas. Room service is available 24/7.
There’s a lively restaurant with terrace seating, and a trendy lounge/bar with live sets from international DJs. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a steam room and a gym, as well as a day spa, a perfumery and a rose boutique. BOOK
The BOB Hotel, which is short for Business on Board, is the new address for the CoWorkers! During the day it offers ultra-connected spaces for working individually or in groups, in order to stimulate creativity and innovation in your work, in your professional meetings, and to meet new people! The hotel embraces humor and celebrates the unexpected to make your stay or on-site visit pleasant. MORE INFO
Moments away from the Comédie Française and the Palais Royal gardens, enclosed between layers of history and Haussmann elegance, lies a temple to art and life à la française: the NOLINSKI.
This breathtaking, characterful haven bears the hallmark eclectic refinement of decorator Jean Louis Deniot.
A minimalist reception made from Carrara marble. Excellence in respecting our guests. Excellence in hospitality. In the quiet discretion of its private apartments, this private home safeguards the secrets of the art of living, in a space where contemporary aesthetics and classical prestige meet enchantment and flair. Designed for locals and travellers alike. BOOK
Le Pavillon de la Reine, Hotel & Spa Paris Marais, In a 17th century building tucked away from the galleries and shops of the Place des Vosges, which was built in 1612 by King Henry IV of France. The hotel’s name is a nod to the building’s history, in honour of Queen Anne of Austria who once stayed in one of the wings. While the Place des Vosges was once the centre of high society in Paris, today, Le Marais shines as one of Paris’ most exciting quartiers – with Pavillon de la Reine at its heart. BOOK
The Hotel du Petit Moulin is an authentic, secret residence, with fabulously interiors designed by Christian Lacroix. With its location in the trendy Haut Marais, there is a whole host of treasures to discover.
This renowned 4-star couture hotel invites guests to discover the charm and unique character of its individually designed luxury rooms and suites – each one more surprising than the last.
The building in which the hotel is set was originally Paris’ first bakery; this is where Victor Hugo would come to buy his baguette! Today, the original shop frontage remains, reminding guests of its former past as a Boulangerie, protected under French Heritage. BOOK
The Hotel Montalembert, built in 1926, is the first 5 star Boutique hotel on the Left Bank. The Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés on the Left Bank. Few steps away from the Orsay and the Louvre Museums, this boutique hotel is surrounded by design stores, exclusive art galleries, antique shops, famous cafés (Café de Flore, Deux Magots) and the deluxe department store Le Bon Marché.
The warm and intimate atmosphere of the lobby makes you feel unique and privileged. The hotel Montalembert is the perfect combination between contemporary design and cosy ambiance. BOOK
Set amid the cultural sights of the 7th arr., this stylish hotel is a 6-minute walk from Musée d’Orsay and an 8-minute walk from both the Solférino métro station and le Musée du Louvre.
Contemporary rooms and suites have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and coffee machines. Upgraded rooms add desks and wood-beamed ceilings, while suites feature living areas.
The trendy lobby features vintage-style furnishing. Breakfast is served in the vaulted stone dining room (surcharge), and there’s a bar. BOOK
A city-centre château, in Paris? Mais oui… Saint James Paris has always had lofty ambitions: in previous lives it has been an intellectual boot-camp for budding French boffins, and site of the first ever hot-air-balloon airfield – a flock of Belle Époque-evoking, balloon-shaped pavilions in the garden, and top-flight, themed wallpaper, ensure the stay’s legacy is still buoyant. In the hotel’s latest guise as colourful, cultured, country estate-style hotel – styled by maximalist designer Bambi Sloan – it’s still flying high. Minimalists, steer clear; but those who want old-school Gallic romance of grand staircases, swagged silk-and-velvet drapes, in-suite pianos, and a few surprises, the Saint James will sweep you off your feet. BOOK
LUXE SELECTION
Hotel Lutetia is an iconic landmark situated in the vibrant Saint-Germain-des-Prés area of Paris and the only luxury grand hotel on the city’s Left Bank. Originally opened in 1910, the building’s design was a daring move from art nouveau to the emerging style of art deco. The Lutetia delivers an authentic Parisian experience and has been at the heart of the local community for more than 100 years. The hotel now features an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and lounges throughout the historical ground floor including the return of the Lutetia Brasserie under the supervision of three Michelin starred chef Gerald Passedat. Unique to the area, Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre, is Lutetia’s 700 sqm/7,500 sqft spa dedicated to wellbeing and fitness featuring a 17m swimming pool bathed in natural daylight. BOOK
A 2-minute walk from Place Vendôme square, this luxe hotel sits among upscale shops in the 2nd arrondissement. It’s a 7-minute walk from Palais Garnier opera house.
Swanky rooms with brass and wood interiors offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffeemakers, plus limestone bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showerheads. Lavish suites add individual features such as fireplaces, balconies, kitchenettes and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is available.
There are 3 elegant restaurants, a bar, and a terrace for refined dining, plus a day spa, a nail salon, a gym and a business center. BOOK
This elegant, landmark hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Alma-Marceau metro station and a 7-minute walk from the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Luxe rooms and ornate suites feature flat-screen smart TVs and Wi-Fi. Some add bedrooms, dining areas, kitchens and/or balconies with Eiffel Tower views. Room service is available 24/7.
There are 4 renowned restaurants, including a refined eatery helmed by Alain Ducasse, plus a seasonal courtyard, and an acclaimed cocktail lounge with a transparent bar. A swanky spa offers treatments (fee), a beauty salon, a sauna and a gym. Other amenities include meeting space, a grand ballroom and limousine service. BOOK
Le Meurice is a hotel palace located in central Paris. It offers a 2-star Michelin restaurant as well as a spa and a fitness centre with massage treatments.
Decorated in a 18th century style, with Louis XVI furniture, aach air-conditioned and soundproofed room has a classic decor with a modern twist and a marble bathroom.
Alain Ducasse is the chef of Le Meurice’s restaurant, which proposes gourmet French cuisine. Meals are served in the grand dining area, whose décor is inspired by the Salon de la Paix of the Château de Versailles, revisited by Philippe Starck. BOOK
A former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte and listed in the French “Monuments Historiques”, Shangri-La Hotel, Paris is a hotel palace located across the Seine and facing the Eiffel Tower. It reflects both Asian hospitality and French art de vivre. It has 3 restaurants and 2 of which have a Michelin star. An indoor pool and a spa are featured. Place Trocadero can be found 500 m away.
Some rooms and suites at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris offer stunning and unique views of the Eiffel Tower. Apart from the Signature Suites, all rooms and suites are decorated in shades of blue, white and ecru, in keeping with both European Empire and Asian aesthetics. All rooms have a separate living room with desk and a marble bathroom with heated flooring, separate bath and rainfall shower and Bulgari toiletries. The rooms and suites feature custom-made furniture with crystal finishing. BOOK
Hotel de Crillon is set in Paris, 300 m from both the Tuileries Garden and the Champs-Elysées and 0.9 mi from the Louver Museum. Some rooms have a balcony and views of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool and a spa.
Each room at Hotel de Crillon provides views of the quiet pedestrian street or of the hotel’s inner courtyards. Rivolta Carmignani Italian linen and French Drouault pillows and duvets are featured. The spacious marble bathrooms feature underfloor heating as well as bespoke toiletries and a bathroom mirror with an inset television. A walk-in rain shower and a bath are also provided. In-room check-in and a Bluetooth sound system are available.
Hotel de Crillon provides 2 Restaurants, L’Ecrin which offers gastronomic meals and the Brasserie d’Aumont. Guests can also enjoy a drink or a cocktail at the lounge bar Les Ambassadeurs or enjoy afternoon tea at the Jardin d’Hiver lounge. Buffet breakfast is served daily on site. BOOK
Coco Chanel was a resident for years. Ernest Hemingway, liberated it from German occupation during the Second World War and, prior to its EUR 400 million renovation, it had never closed its doors to the collection of glitterati, politicians and intellectuals who called it home. Calling the Ritz Paris a legend doesn’t do it justice. It’s a piece of world heritage, and the benchmark to which all luxury hotels are measured. Whether tucked away in the cosy Hemingway Bar, or sipping on a coffee in the aisles of the leafy courtyard garden, every minute here is blessed with rare elegance and charm. One doesn’t simply stay at the Ritz but instead, adds to its ever-growing legend. BOOK
Pretend you’re a Belle Époque emperor at ravishing La Réserve Hotel and Spa Paris, housed in a handsome Haussmann mansion originally built for the Duc de Morny, Napoléon III’s half brother. Given the hotel’s history, nobody should utter ‘quelle surprise’ on account of its regal feel and furnishings. (We’re talking silk-clad walls, gem-bright splashes of ruby and emerald, velvet drapes, herringbone oak parquet, priceless antiques, damascene brocade, taffeta and bathrooms kitted out in Carrara and Turquin blue marble.) The central-Paris location, blissful spa (with a sizeable pool), butler service and two-Michelin-starred restaurant don’t exactly dent the aristocratic fantasy, either… BOOK
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