La Defense Paris, France
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Mama ShelterPlayful retro-futuristic tower
The hotel trades corporate formality for playful pop culture, running vintage arcade machines downstairs and late-night DJ sets on the roof.
What it’s good at
Listed
Retro-futuristic rooms set celestial ceiling murals against custom Looney Tunes lampshades.
Listed
Guests overlook the Seine riverbanks, connecting Puteaux's residential streets with modern office towers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Puteaux's Bellini quarter sits along the Seine, with the Esplanade de La Défense metro just a short walk away.
The rooms
Double Absolute rooms look across the Seine toward the Eiffel Tower, styled with retro-futuristic decor and playful graphic accents.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Mama's Penthouse
Rooftop tables look out across the Seine, serving homemade French dishes and Sunday brunch beneath graphic painted ceilings.
At the table
Mama's Diner serves burgers beside retro checkerboard floors. The first-floor sports bar sets nineteen screens around giant foosball tables.
How it began
The building originated in the late 1960s as Tour Litwin, an office tower designed by architect Jean de Mailly.
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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.