Left Bank bistronomie bastion
The heated sidewalk terrace hums with Left Bank energy, while inside, seventeenth-century beams shelter book-filled nooks and quiet reading corners.
“The design goal was to preserve the 17th-century soul of the building, keeping its original, exposed beams and stones...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Three connected seventeenth-century townhouses preserving original oak ceiling beams, historic staircases, and period parquet floors.
Notable
Literary-themed bedrooms blend exposed seventeenth-century oak beams, Louis XV chairs, and bold contemporary wallpapers.
Notable
Direct guest access to Left Bank bistronomie pioneer Le Comptoir, set right on bustling Carrefour de l'Odéon.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The 22 rooms are named after literary figures with Paris connections, from Balzac to Marguerite de Navarre.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step outside onto Carrefour de l'Odéon into Saint-Germain-des-Prés, surrounded by historic publishing houses, art galleries, and lively Left Bank cafés.
The rooms
Each room honors a Paris-connected writer, pairing seventeenth-century ceiling beams and bold wallpapers with select bathrooms featuring integrated steam hammams.
The spa
- Treatments
- In-room massages and beauty treatments available upon request.
- Sauna & steam
- Private integrated shower-hammam steam facilities in select rooms, including the Georges Simenon deluxe room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Le Comptoir du Relais
Daily specials are scripted across the dining room mirror, where morning pastries give way to classic bistro dishes.
Perhaps as a nod to the nearby Sorbonne, literature is the main theme, with shared spaces filled with books, and lots of clubby nooks…
At the table
Bistro dishes and wine can be ordered directly to your room from the kitchen downstairs.
How it began
Three seventeenth-century townhouses dating to 1650 were joined to create this Left Bank address, later transformed by the French bistronomie movement.
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Le Relais Saint Germain
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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.