Paris, FranceSaint-Germain-des-Pres
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Left Bank literary bolthole
Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris, France
Renovated
2000
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
HiltonLeft Bank literary bolthole
A neoclassical spiral atrium rises through six floors of theatrical velvet drapery, leopard print carpets, and candlelit Left Bank eccentricity.
“Discreet and intimate, the 20-room boutique property feels more like a private club than a hotel, right from the entrance.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Theatrical neo-Empire interiors by Jacques Garcia surround a soaring spiral atrium with rich velvets and Cocteau drawings.
Remarkable
Oscar Wilde's final residence features preserved letters, framed unpaid bills, and nineteenth-century Left Bank literary lore.
Notable
A continuous Left Bank hideaway since 1828, hosting generations of writers, artists, and discrete romantics.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This Left Bank cult classic packs as much personality as it’s possible to pack into its 20 rooms…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along quiet Rue des Beaux-Arts, the townhouse sits steps from Left Bank art galleries, historic literary cafes, and the Seine.
The rooms
Individually styled bedrooms feature fabric-draped walls, antique furnishings, and marble baths, while top suites open onto private rooftop terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A candlelit plunge pool sits under vaulted stone arches underground, flanked by a private steam room.
The spa
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Wilde's Lounge
Tufted velvet banquettes and bookshelves fill the bar, where live jazz sets accompany evening cocktails.
At the table
Breakfast is served in the light-filled atrium dining room, which opens onto a stone fountain in the courtyard.
How it began
Oscar Wilde spent his final months here in 1900, famously battling the room's wallpaper and leaving behind an unpaid bill.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
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.