The most beautiful hotels in the center of Paris

These 5 hotels in the center of Paris have the common point of being new generation 5 stars, but they are as different as possible! And they all benefit from an off-the-beaten-track decor, a funny asset. To be continued…

At the head of legendary hotels – Fouquet’s, Normandy, Majestic…– the group Barrière innovates by opening a boutique hotel in the center of Parisbetween the Tuileries and the place Vendôme. After eight years of work, the former head office of Lacoste has metamorphosed into a five stars pocket. The intimate decor by Daniel Jibert highlights the French art of living with Versailles parquet flooring, fabrics and headboards Pierre Frey or even signed wall lights Lalique.  The decor of each of the ten rooms and sixteen suites, including seven apartments, is inspired by a famous woman by evoking her life. Writer, singer, actress: Marguerite Yourcenar, George Sand, Audrey Hepburn and Josephine Baker have in common their love for France! So, the sequel Marlene Dietrich is adorned with palm tree motifs like Beverly Hillswhen the sequel Agatha Christie includes a library filled with his novels. With its 94 m², the George Sand suite stands out as the most spacious in the hotel, with its living-dining room ideal for dinners for up to 12 people, its professional kitchen and its balcony with a view of Paris.

Le plus : the bar-restaurant Frida (Kahlo) displays an abundant and colorful decoration, in a nod to the artist’s paintings. On the plate, French cuisine with the taste of the day: truffled croque monsieur, Wagyu beef cutlets, sea ​​bream ceviche.

17 rue du Mont Thabor, Paris 1er. From €506 per night.

A stone’s throw from the Operathe Comédie-Française and Tuileriescet hotel 5 étoiles bénéficie d’une situation de rêve. Jean-Louis Deniot There is an elegant decor revealed with a few crazy notes: a dazzling demonstration from the marble-clad lobby, dressed in shades of emerald green and blue, as well as in the living room with its astonishing ceiling. The staircase looks like a work of art: observers will note its first four steps using the key materials of the place (wood, brass, marble, bronze). The same attention to original detail in the 45 rooms including 9 suites combining noble materials, moldings, Chinese furniture or even sculptures, giving them the look of private apartments Shocking detail: they bear the names of resolutely Parisian characters like Sacha (Guitry), Salvador (DalÃ), Pablo (Picasso) or even Joséphine (Baker) on the 5th floor – the largest. At Nolinski Le RestaurantJohn Whelan’s decor skillfully mixes Art Deco and seventies spirit. As for the menu of the double-starred chef Philip Chronopoulosit turns out to be an ode to French gastronomy: veal blanquette and rice pilaf, sea bass fillet with white butter, truffle crust pâté… Finally, don’t skip a treatment at the spa where there is a 14 m swimming pool and the very exclusive brand myBlend and an experience with the Led Mask.Â

Le plus : the bar of the Grand Salon, ultra-cosy which offers a nice menu of signature cocktails like the Palomi (Tequila Volcan Blanco, lime, kiwi soda) or the Gin Me Up (Gin Ana with tahina, dry vermouth).

16 avenue de l’Opéra, Paris 1er. Starting from 650 € at night.

Between the rue de Rivoli and the Pont-Neufthe confidential Place du Louvre Hotel displays a heritage charm that hits the mark. Installed in a 17th century building facing theSaint-Germain-l’Auxerrois church and à la colonnade du The Louvre Museumhe plays the historic Paris card to the fullest. HASIn the 20 rooms, fabrics chosen from the finest publishers and signed photographs Esther Stocker, Laurent Millet or Jean-Christophe Ballot make up a refined decor. The rooms oscillate between peaceful courtyard views and spectacular panoramas of the Louvre. Special mention for the Duplexes with attic bathrooms accessible by a staircase, guaranteeing a unique atmosphere full of charm. Bedding Hotelysproducts Codingcourtesy tray and snack offered every day complete the package. At breakfast, the buffet celebrates the French gastronomyÂ: pastries, jams from Jardins de Marie, mature cheeses, organic and gluten-free selection…

The plus: fall asleep facing the gargoyles of Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois and wake up literally at the foot of the Louvre.

21 rue des PrÃatres Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois, Paris 1st. À from 173 € the night.

Inaugurated in spring 2023, this 5 star boutique hotel of the groupLeitmotif hide your game well! In the heart of Paris, behind a sober and designer facade, hides a colorful plant paradise with decor led by the interior designerMartin Brudnizki. Upon arrival, we are seduced by the colorful lounge, a perfect place to enjoy a pastry. There are 73 rooms and suites, some with balconies or terraces. The decor gives pride of place to furniture in pastel shades and soft curves, rattan and floral tapestries. Nugget of the place: the vast bathrooms in colored marble, guaranteeing a good mood on all floors. The best? The Terrace Suite with an area of ​​47m², which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Paris and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children. In the restaurant with a large room and an open kitchen, the menu features seasonal dishes without fuss, without forgetting the wooded garden where you rush to when the weather is nice. Ultimate embellishment: the magnificent rooftop vegetated to sip a signature cocktail in a dreamlike atmosphere worthy ofAlice in Wonderland…

Le plus : the spa, where we immediately love the decor where a pretty, very spring-like soft green dominates! It includes hot baths, floating baths or cold baths, inspired by ancient hammam rituals, infrared sauna, high-precision treatments and sculpting massages. In partnership with the brand Holidermieit offers a wide range of holistic care.

24, rue Cadet, Paris 9e. From €376 per night.

Opened in 2024, this five star hotel mini format is a member of the group Chapter Six (Mr George, Mr Aristide, the Ponche à Saint-Tropez, The Barbizon Madness). As soon as you cross the threshold, you understand that the Japanese influence is the master of the place – Hana actually means flower in Japanese. The interior designer Laura Gonzalez and the artistic director Olivier Leone were able to master the association between ambiance Belle Epoque and Japanese minimalism. Demonstration in the 26 rooms, including a suite and an apartment, decorated with iroko wood, straw coverings on the walls, Marguerite Lemaire carpets and specially designed furniture. HASOn the ground floor, sit at the cozy bar to sip a traveling cocktail – like the Dry Martini prepared with Japanese gin and vermouth infused with sansho pepper – before tasting the restaurant’s French-Japanese creations Hanabi. Led by Roberto Sanchez (ex-Bristol and Grand Véfour), the menu features wagyu flank steak, teriyaki duck with Okinawa sugar and Hojicha tiramisu.

Le plus : treat yourself to a facial massage kobido at the mini-spa with a small swimming pool and two treatment cabins.

17 rue du 4 Septembre, Paris 2nd. From €409 per night.

 

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