Paris, FranceSaint-Thomas-d'Aquin
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain & Spa
Left Bank literary sanctum
Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin Paris, France
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Left Bank literary sanctum
A glass ceiling illuminates the central fireplace lounge, where plush velvet seating and a wood-paneled library create a quiet residential haven.
“The result? A hotel with architectural character and an air of cozy, contemporary elegance.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Didier Benderli interiors unite three historic facades with oak herringbone parquet, concealed televisions, and custom woodwork.
Notable
Three seventeenth-century townhouses dating to 1642 where James Joyce finished writing Ulysses in 1921.
Notable
Vaulted subterranean stone cellars hold a jet hydrotherapy plunge pool, traditional hammam, and Codage treatment cabins.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The look is eclectic-chic, eschewing both glossy minimalism and ostentatious luxury, opting instead for a residential sort of coziness.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Rue du Pré-aux-Clercs in Saint-Germain, the quiet street sits moments from the Seine, antique galleries, and Musée d'Orsay.
The rooms
Herringbone oak parquet and custom woodwork outfit bedrooms, while the top-floor James Joyce Suite sits beneath exposed roof beams.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Stone arches vault over the indoor plunge pool, fitted with hydrotherapy jets beside the subterranean hammam.
The spa and gym
Vaulted stone rooms house stationary bikes, a meditation space, and treatment cabins using Codage Paris skincare protocols.
Restaurant
Les Parisiens
Chef Thibault Sombardier directs modern brasserie cooking in a dining room of terracotta velvet banquettes and circular mosaic floors.
Books published by Gallimard… abound in cozy lounges, from the moody library to the fireplace salon, and in guest rooms, setting an artistic tone throughout the hotel.
How it began
James Joyce completed Ulysses on this site in 1921, living in the original noble townhouses that once hosted T.S. Eliot.
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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.