Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Haussmannian literary salon
An Enlightenment literary salon comes alive through custom brass lighting, restored sienna moldings, and an extensive library in the ground-floor lounge.
What it’s good at
Notable
Elliott Barnes interiors blend Haussmannian proportions with Persian-inspired palettes, pale parquet flooring, and custom brass lighting.
Listed
An intimate boutique townhouse offering dedicated twenty-four-hour concierge service and tailored afternoon tea in the salon.
Listed
A nineteenth-century Haussmannian cut-stone facade with classic wrought-iron balconies and top-floor zinc mansard rooflines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the hotel’s interiors are one-of-a-kind, balancing traditional charm with a pared-down, almost minimalist sensibility.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a quiet side street in the Eighth Arrondissement, the hotel sits steps from Faubourg Saint-Honoré boutiques and the Champs-Élysées.
The rooms
Suites pair pale parquet flooring and brocade drapery with burnt ochre walls, while top-floor mansard rooms sit nestled beneath zinc rooflines.
The gym
- Gym
- Fitness studio with cardiovascular and strength equipment for hotel guests.
At the table
Mornings begin with fresh pastries and tea in the library lounge, followed by evening aperitifs from the brass-shelved bar.
How it began
Interiors draw inspiration from Montesquieu's 1721 satire Persian Letters, weaving Eastern trade-route accents into a classic nineteenth-century Haussmannian townhouse.
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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.