Porte-Saint-Martin Paris, France
Opened
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Canal-side creative hub
Industrial glass verrières wrap a leafy central courtyard where guests and locals cross paths between the all-day café and rooftop terrace.
What it’s good at
Notable
Nicemakers-designed spaces blending industrial glass workshop verrières with warm wood and Nordic-inspired hygge furnishings.
Notable
A leafy central courtyard, rooftop terrace, and all-day café serving cocktails developed with Le Syndicat.
Notable
Neighborhood-rooted partnerships featuring Brûlerie de Belleville specialty roast coffee and curated lifestyle goods from Parisian makers.
What they say
Also in AFAR.
The trendy, 83-room hotel Le Grand Quartier features a communal central courtyard (perfect for co-working), rooftop garden, and a modern French restaurant.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Tucked along Rue de Nancy in the 10th Arrondissement, the lively bistros and pedestrian footbridges of Canal Saint-Martin sit minutes away.
The rooms
High ceilings and workshop-style windows frame light-filled spaces fitted with bespoke drafting tables, warm Nordic woodwork, and tiled walk-in showers.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The all-day café serves seasonal French sharing plates with Mediterranean notes, followed by cocktails developed with Le Syndicat.
How it began

Amsterdam design studio Nicemakers transformed a former artisan workshop and office building into a communal enclave centered on a hidden garden.
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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.