Belle Epoque railway heirloom
Beneath fourteen-meter ceilings, towering chandeliers and restored Belle Epoque frescoes set the stage for an all-day social scene in Le Grand Salon.
Where it shines
Remarkable
An 1889 railway grand hotel built for the Exposition Universelle, preserving original Belle Epoque colonnades and frescoes.
Listed
Modernized guestrooms with historic Parisian etchings complement the soaring, restored fourteen-meter glass-topped Grand Salon.
Listed
Le Grand Salon serves cocktails and afternoon tea beneath Corinthian columns, alongside the intimate Le Petit Bar.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Restored by London-based hospitality design firm, Richmond International, furnishings are modern and discreet, making way for the hotel’s majestic centrepiece, Le Grand Salon.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Steps from Gare Saint-Lazare, the hotel puts Boulevard Haussmann department stores and the Palais Garnier opera house within an easy stroll.
The rooms
Calming pastel tones and custom etchings of Paris scenes balance modern furnishings, while select suites feature private French balconies.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness centre on the second floor equipped with cardiovascular machines and strength training equipment.
Bar
Le Grand Salon
The illuminated bar counter sits beneath marble colonnades and crystal chandeliers, serving afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Hilton’s reentry into the heart of Paris is nothing short of majestic. After a $50 million design overhaul, the 125-year-old hotel...has been revived to its 19th-century splendor with a contemporary twist.
Restaurant
Quai 108
The street-level restaurant serves globally inspired bistro dishes and cocktails beneath exposed brick arches on Rue Saint-Lazare.
At the table
Le Petit Bar provides an intimate corner beside the lobby, pouring drinks over an illuminated counter framed by dark wood paneling.
How it began
Architect Juste Lisch designed the hotel as the Grand Hotel Terminus to welcome international visitors arriving for the 1889 Exposition Universelle.
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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.