Paris, FranceSaint-Germain-des-Pres
La Villa Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Left Bank townhouse cocoon
Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris, France
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Left Bank townhouse cocoon
Dark parquet floors, bespoke furnishings, and contemporary sculpture create an intimate, discreet retreat tucked behind historic Left Bank facades.
What it’s good at
Notable
Interiors styled by Bruno Borrione featuring dark parquet floors, tailored furniture, and curated contemporary sculptures.
Notable
A preserved seventeenth-century Left Bank townhouse on Rue Jacob, adapted into an intimate boutique setting.
Notable
A vaulted subterranean wellness space with an indoor counter-current lap pool, traditional sauna, and Technogym equipment.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside, the 22 rooms feature vintage photographs, and elegant sculptures add texture and warmth.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Art galleries and independent bookshops line Rue Jacob, while the Seine, the Louvre, and Saint-Germain cafés sit minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Rooms feature vintage photography, warm wood accents, and Le Labo toiletries, with windows opening toward Rue Jacob or neighborhood rooftops.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The subterranean counter-current lap pool is edged in white marble, with fluted walls and minimalist loungers.
The spa and gym
A hot-stone sauna and wood-paneled gym face the water. A private cabin provides massages and bodywork.
Bar Lounge
Cocktails and champagne are served over marble tables in this ground-floor salon beneath a slatted wood ceiling.
At the table
Mornings bring fresh French pastries, fruit, and tea to small marble tables in the ground-floor lounge.
How it began
Originally a seventeenth-century residential townhouse, the property was converted in 1987 into one of the Left Bank's first design-led boutique hotels.
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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.