Bastille Paris, France
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiModular cabin townhouse
Automated check-in kiosks and communal tables replace traditional front-desk formality across this eco-conscious, self-service townhouse.
What it’s good at
Listed
Guests gather around a communal lobby table near automated breakfast vending dispensers.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Rue de Charonne's wine bars and independent shops sit right outside, just moments from Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine.
The rooms
Wooden platforms hold mattresses that double as daytime sofas, with small desks built directly into the cabin frames.
At the table
Morning pastries and coffee are served along high wooden tables set against bold red walls and gallery art.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.