20th Arrondissement Paris, France
Opened
2008
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Mama ShelterPlayful eastside rendezvous
Chalkboard ceilings scrawled with graffiti, slouchy sofas, and giant foosball tables set an irreverent tone around the buzzy ground-floor island bar.
“The hotel’s street cred is still intact years after the 2008 opening, and the decor—black ceilings turned into graffiti chalkboards bearing literary quotations...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Philippe Starck interiors combining graffiti chalkboard ceilings, exposed concrete, and superhero mask reading lamps.
Notable
A central island bar and summer rooftop terrace hosting live DJ sets, table football, and cocktails.
Listed
Set along Rue de Bagnolet in the 20th arrondissement, steps from the historic Père Lachaise Cemetery.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the bare concrete could get a bit grim, but a couple of superhero-mask reading lamps go a long way.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked into the 20th arrondissement's Saint-Blaise quarter, bohemian local bistros and the storied, leafy lanes of Père Lachaise sit moments away.
The rooms
Compact quarters pair raw concrete accents with plush bedding, cartoon mask lampshades, graphic carpets, and organic bath products.
Dogs stay too.
Mama Restaurant & Island Bar
Long communal tables fill the dining hall, serving wood-fired pizza and cocktails alongside weekend DJ sets.
That communal spirit is still felt upon entering the large, open-plan lobby where, under a chalkboard-covered ceiling, is the reception, restaurant, bar, and a concept store.
Restaurant
Rooftop Terrace
Patterned parasols and daybeds line the open-air deck, where guests sip seasonal cocktails overlooking eastern Paris.
How it began
The Trigano family and architect Roland Castro reclaimed a multistory concrete parking garage here in 2008 to launch the brand.
Good to know
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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.