Renovated
2013
Price
$$$
Outside the door
Empire salon hideaway
Directoire antiques, authentic Napoleonic lithographs, and gold leaf give this Art Deco mansion the feel of a private salon.
“Its prime location and Art Deco decorations evoke the feeling of early 1900s Paris.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1928 residence gifted to a Parisian bride, hosting artistic legends alongside authentic Napoleonic imperial memorabilia.
Notable
Directoire and First Empire interiors featuring canopied beds, acoustic striped velvet hallways, and gold-leaf details.
Notable
A continuous society salon since the late 1920s, maintaining its discreet private mansion atmosphere.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The classical décor is unique within each room and the feel is meant to emulate that of a stay in a private mansion.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
On Avenue de Friedland in the eighth arrondissement, the property sits a short walk from the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées.
The rooms
Bed canopies crown the quarters, paired with rich tapestries, mahogany accents, and marble bathrooms stocked with Nuxe amenities.
The gym
The seventh-floor gym sits under the mansard eaves, with cardio machines and views over the Paris rooftops.
The treatment room
A dedicated treatment room offers massages and personalized body care, with in-room treatments available for suites.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Le 1807 pours champagne cocktails and serves French plates between its fireside salon and sidewalk terrace.
How it began
Alexandre Pavlovitch Kliaguine bought the property in 1928 as a wedding gift for his French bride, hosting literary legends for decades.
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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.