Must-see hotels in Paris

  • Hôtel Lutetia

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Built in 1910 by the founders of neighbouring department store Le Bon Marché to accommodate their customers, the landmark Lutetia received a magnificent…

  • Cour des Vosges

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Painted ceiling beams, period terracotta and a mesmerising collection of art, books and curiosities only adds to the exceeding charm of this five-star…

  • L’Hôtel

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    In a quiet quayside street, this 20-room establishment is the stuff of romance, Parisian myths and urban legends. Rock- and film-star patrons fight to…

  • Hôtel Crayon

    Paris

    Line drawings by French artist Julie Gauthron bedeck walls and doors at this creative hotel. Le crayon (the pencil) is the theme, with 26 rooms sporting a…

  • Hôtel Providence

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This luxurious hideaway in a 19th-century townhouse in the trendy 10e is exquisite. Its 18 bohemian-chic rooms have rich House of Hackney velvet wallpaper…

  • Maison Souquet

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    During the Belle Époque, this mansion sheltered a discreet brothel run by Madame Souquet, which provided the inspiration for its conversion by French…

  • Les Bains

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Opened in 1885 as thermal baths (frequented by Marcel Proust, among others), in 1978 this iconic address morphed into the Bains-Douches nightclub, made…

  • Hôtel Particulier Montmartre

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Hidden down a stone-paved alley, this mansion is a magical address. Its five sweeping designer suites are decorated with retro flea-market finds, but it's…

  • Hôtel Henriette

    Paris

    Interior designer Vanessa Scoffier scoured Paris' flea markets to source Platner chairs, 1950s lighting and other unique vintage pieces for the 32 rooms…

  • Hôtel du Dragon

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    It's hard to believe that such a gem of a budget hotel still exists in this ultrachic part of St-Germain. A family affair for the last five generations,…

  • Les Piaules

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Run by hip, witty staff, this brilliant hostel is the Belleville hot spot to mingle with locals over Parisian craft beer at the stunning ground-floor bar,…

  • Hôtel Port Royal

    Latin Quarter

    This elegant, fourth-generation family hotel, run by great-granddaughter Isabelle and her Uncle Thierry today, wins the prize for the most polished,…

  • Generator Hostel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    From the 9th-floor rooftop bar overlooking Sacré-Cœur and the stylish ground-floor cafe-restaurant to the vaulted basement bar-club styled like a Paris…

  • Hôtel l'Antoine

    Paris

    A showcase for stunning contemporary decor by Christian Lacroix, the 38-room Antoine's five floors reflect a different aspect of the Bastille – the 1950s,…

  • Les Résidences Lavaud

    Paris

    This gem feels like a home away from home, in a very quiet street close to Parc Montsouris. The two suites – one for a couple and one for a family – are…

  • Terminus Nord

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Conveniently located opposite Gare du Nord, this jazzy lifestyle hotel by the 25hours group radically raises the bar in the train-station area with cool…

  • Edgar

    Paris

    Thirteen playful rooms, each decorated by a different team of artists or designers, await the lucky few who secure a reservation at this former convent…

  • Hôtel Le Comtesse

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A five-star view of Mademoiselle Eiffel seduces guests in every single room at the Countess, an utterly charming boutique hotel at home in a 19th-century…

  • Familia Hôtel

    Latin Quarter

    Staff at this friendly, third-generation family-run hotel proudly tell you that nothing ever changes at the Familia. Indeed, the sepia murals of Parisian…

  • Hôtel Georgette

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Taking inspiration from the Centre Pompidou around the corner, this vivacious hotel's 19 rooms reflect major 20th-century artistic movements, including…

  • Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet

    Paris

    A joinery workshop and later a chocolate factory, the Boutet retains its original 1926 mosaic-tiled façade and art deco canopy, and acknowledges its…

  • Sublim Eiffel

    Paris

    There's no forgetting what city you're in at this 2018-refurbished hotel with Eiffel Tower motifs in reception, cobblestone carpeting in public areas and…

  • Hôtel Diana

    Latin Quarter

    Footsteps from the Sorbonne, two-star Diana is budget-traveller gold. Owner extraordinaire Thérèse Cheval has been at the helm here since the 1970s and…

  • Hôtel du Jeu de Paume

    Paris

    Romantically set in a courtyard off Île St-Louis' main street, this contemporary four-star hotel occupies a 17th-century royal tennis court. Its 30 rooms…

  • Le Grand Quartier

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Hidden on a quiet street near Canal St-Martin, northern Paris' hottest opening doesn't disappoint. A dazzling white façade hides a sharp design interior…

  • Hôtel Banke

    Paris

    Close to Paris' grands magasins (department stores), this spectacular 1908-built former bank, with preserved cash counters, original mosaics and soaring…

  • Hidden Hotel

    Paris

    The Hidden is one of the Champs-Élysées’ best secrets. It’s serene, stylish, reasonably spacious, and it even sports green credentials: the earth-coloured…

  • Hôtel & Spa La Belle Juliette

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The four-star Belle Juliette exudes an air of elegance and class and its atmosphere can be defined as 'modern romantic'. The individually designed rooms…

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    Hôtel Ritz Paris

    Paris

    Paris' most rarefied address, the incomparable Ritz retains its original features while incorporating 21st-century technology. Highlights include a…

  • La Clef Louvre

    Paris

    The contemporary charm of this residence (serviced-apartment hotel) extends from the original sculptures and framed artworks in the lobby to the self…

  • Le Pigalle

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This offbeat lifestyle hotel's edgy design reflects the neighbourhood's legendary nightlife, while carefully thought-out details like a postcard taped on…

  • Hôtel de Crillon

    Paris

    Built in 1758 by Louis XV–commissioned architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel and transformed into a hotel in 1909, this palatial address at the foot of the…

  • L'Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Inspired by the trans-Atlantic ocean liners of the 1930s, this grandly proportioned art-deco property near the Arc de Triomphe has an eye-popping lobby…

  • Hoxton

    Paris

    The Parisian outpost of designer hotel the Hoxton occupies a grand 18th-century former residence. Its 172 striking rooms come in four sizes: Shoebox (from…

  • Hôtel Molitor

    Paris

    Famed as Paris' swishest swimming pool in the 1930s (where the bikini made its first appearance, no less) and a hotspot for graffiti art in the 1990s, the…

  • Mama Shelter

    Paris

    This former car park was coaxed into its current zany incarnation by designer Philippe Starck. Its 170 cutting-edge rooms feature catchy colour schemes,…

  • Hotel Westminster

    Paris

    At this Parisian classic, 80% of the rooms are decorated in historical styles (Louis XV and Louis XVI to Napoleon III and Regency), with richly patterned…

  • Maison Bréguet

    Paris

    Local creatives were involved in the evolution of this former factory turned five-star property: artists' works hang on the walls, writers selected the…

  • Hôtel du Petit Moulin

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    A bakery at the time of Henri IV, this 17-room hotel was designed from head to toe by French designer Christian Lacroix. Choose from medieval and rococo…

  • Terrass" Hôtel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Enjoy one of the finest bird's-eye views of Paris from the rooftop bar of this historic 1911 hotel, which received a stunning designer makeover just over…

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