BOUTIQUE HOTELS

THESE INTIMATE HAVENS OFFER A FRESH TAKE ON THE CLASSIC PARISIAN BO UTIQ U E HOTEL EXPERIENCE, SIMPLY OOZING IN OLD-WORLD CHARM

1. L’Hotel

H ID E AWAY Step back in time at this intimate and discreet luxury boutique hotel situated in one of Paris’s most picturesque areas. As the nal home of Oscar Wilde and now, the secret haven of celebrities such as Johnny Depp, the individually-designed rooms feature rich velvet curtains, exquisite antiques and globally-inspired themes. Don’t miss a cocktail at the cosy ground level bar or a swim in the underground swimming pool. €€€

13 rue des Beaux-Arts, 75006 Paris

+33 1 44 41 99 00 | l-hotel.com

2. Saint James Paris

E XTRAVAGA N T For those in search of a country chateau in Paris, the idyllic Saint James Paris o ers everything from storybook architecture and landscaped gardens, to bold designer interiors by Bambi Sloan. Flamboyant, forward, yet full of original features, expect daring wallpapers, a library with leopard print carpets, and a grand terrace with huge tented domes. Dine amidst crystal chandeliers and oil paintings at the elegant restaurant. €€€€ 43 avenue Bugeaud, 75116 Paris +33 1 44 05 81 81 | saint-james-paris.com

I N TIMAT E Located in the stylish SaintGermain-des-Prés district, this 24-room hotel is one of the most charming boutique hotels in Paris. Retreat to the sanctuary of your room and you’ll nd some of the most comfortable beds in Paris with beautiful views overlooking the Saint Sulpice church. With one of the most picturesque locations in Paris, the hotel is surrounded by the city’s best boutique shopping and historic cafes. €€

3 bis place Saint-Sulpice, 75006 Paris +33 1 43 26 04 89 | hotelrecamier.com

STY L IS H Set within a 19th-century Haussmannian building close to the Champs-Élysées, designer Pierre-Yves Rochon blends clean modern lines with classical contemporary furnishings throughout this 39-room hotel. Sound-proofed rooms, a hammam, sauna and mini gym are other welcome amenities. €€€

10 rue Kepler, 75116 Paris +33 1 47 20 65 05 | keppler.fr

C H ARMI N G French designer Anne Gelbard pays tribute to 19th-century Parisian beauty, Juliette Récamier, at this colourful boutique hotel. With an ambiance of romantic nostalgia, candy pinks, rose reds and sea blues accent the clean lines and cosy minimalism of the hotel’s interiors. is stylish hideaway features a luxurious spa, claw-foot bathtubs, grand pianos and a peaceful garden. €€€

92 rue du Cherche Midi, 75006 Paris +33 1 42 22 97 40 | hotel-belle-juliette-paris.com

DISCR EE T Located only a short stroll from the Tuileries Gardens, Le Burgundy exudes an understated sophistication. e marble sculpture by Guy de Rougemont sets an artistic tone in the lobby, while subtle contemporary touches add to the rich, sumptuous design of the hotel’s 59 rooms.

Le Baudelaire restaurant o ers Michelin star cuisine by chef Pierre Rigothier, and don’t miss a swim in the hotel’s indoor pool. €€€€

6-8 rue Duphot, 75001 Paris +33 1 42 60 34 12 | leburgundy.com