Paris, FranceChamps-Elysees
Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe
Post-Haussmann pied-a-terre
Champs-Elysees Paris, France
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe HeritageOutside the door
The house
AccorPost-Haussmann pied-a-terre
The hotel is modeled on a private Parisian apartment, trading boulevard commotion for a quiet courtyard and discreet living spaces.
What it’s good at
What they say
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grandly redesigned by Studio Putman, rooms reflect both Parisian chic and tranquil havens in peaceful blue.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Calm Rue Beaujon sits a five-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe and the rush of Place Charles de Gaulle.
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The rooms
Quiet blue tones and down bedding dress the bedrooms. Ten suites have private steam showers built into the bathrooms.
The spa & gym
At the table
Restaurant Envies serves seasonal French brasserie fare, and Bar Sorsi pours evening cocktails beneath a glowing orange ceiling.
How it began
Built as a hotel in 1926, the property hosted France's very first microchip smart card trials in 1978.
Paris
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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.