Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris, France
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Pop literary bolthole
Curated contemporary art and typography accents bring a playful, easygoing rhythm to the sunlit Left Bank salon spaces.
“The hotel, tucked away on a tiny side street in the bookish Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood, sits on the lower-key Left Bank…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Vibrant interiors pairing mid-century lines with custom geometric shelving and pop-art acid color accents.
Notable
A nineteenth-century printing house where Maupassant's novel Bel-Ami was originally published in 1885.
Listed
Literary salon details and curated contemporary art reflect the historic publishing heritage of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The resulting atmosphere is perfectly elegant but in no way uptight — perfect for this famously free-thinking artistic neighborhood.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on quiet Rue Saint-Benoît, the address sits just around the corner from Saint-Germain Boulevard and historic cafes like Café de Flore.
The rooms
Modular furniture and pop-colored accents define the interior, while top-floor suites open onto private Parisian rooftop terraces.
The spa
Subterranean treatment rooms partner with Maison Flamel and Calma Paris for targeted body therapies and high-tech facials.
Sauna and gym
The wooden sauna features a backlit Himalayan pink salt wall, and the private gym provides cardio and strength equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Bel Ami Bar
Cocktails and French wines are served beneath a glass skylight, surrounded by bookshelves stocked with literature and art.
At the table
Le Bel Ami Café serves a morning breakfast buffet and hosts an organic Sunday brunch with fresh juice.
How it began
The building was once a nineteenth-century printing press, where the first copies of Guy de Maupassant's novel Bel-Ami were published in 1885.
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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.