Saint-Germain-des-Pres Paris, France
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Left Bank design sanctuary
Behind a restored stone facade on Rue de Buci, warm curved woodwork and discreet salon corners set a peaceful residential pace.
“The rooms and suites are spacious, beds comfortable, and complete with practical amenities such as a personal clothes steamer…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Bruno Borrione interiors feature undulating wood paneling, bespoke furniture, and curated contemporary art from Parisian gallerist Amélie du Chalard.
Notable
Thirty-four spacious rooms offer Italian marble bathrooms, full-size Diptyque amenities, personal clothes steamers, and top-floor Eiffel Tower views.
Notable
A subterranean thirteen-meter marble lap pool joins a glass-fronted Finnish sauna and tailored Odacité botanical treatments.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Behind the original stonework and wrought-iron balconies, interiors by Bruno Borrione take a contemporary turn, think scalloped wood paneling, clean-lined furniture, and a soft, art deco influence.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along bustling Rue de Buci, the hotel is surrounded by historic sidewalk bistros, antique dealers, and independent art galleries.
The rooms
Spacious quarters pair parquet floors and custom color-block rugs with red-lacquered marble bathrooms, while top suites frame zinc-rooftop views.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Subterranean marble decks and bronze-tinted mirrors line the thirteen-meter lap pool beneath soft ceiling light panels.
The spa
A wood-paneled private room hosts botanical facials using Odacité products, set alongside a glass-fronted Finnish sauna.
Dogs stay too.
Le Bar & Lounge
Bartenders mix signature cocktails at the geometric bronze counter, pouring grower champagnes and French wines into the leather-lined lounge.
At the table
Morning pastries and cooked dishes arrive in curved leather alcoves, with tables spilling onto the central leafy courtyard.
How it began
Originally built in 1911 as an apartment block, the building was physically lifted during renovations to eliminate underground metro line vibrations.
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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.