HOTEL BARS

SOME OF THE CITY’S MOST STYLISH BARS CAN BE FO U ND IN THESE LEGENDARY, TRES CHIC PARISIAN HOTELS.

1. Hotel Costes

G L AMORO U S Costes bar is a sultry, brooding playhouse for the world’s fashionable crowd, hidden within the legendary Hotel Costes. Where the cool people play and the international jet-set dash to upon arrival in Paris, the hotel features the signature glamour of designer Jack Garcia. e exquisite open courtyard are the tables of choice in summer, while the interior blue velvet lounges are perfect for intimate drinks during winter. €€€ 239 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris +33 1 42 44 50 00 | hotelcostes.com

2. Island Bar at the Mama Shelter

F UN KY Set within Paris’s coolest budget-chic hotel, Mama Shelter, this eclectic cocktail bar is the creation of master designer, Philippe Starck. is bold and edgy space features quotes scrawled in chalk across the walls and ceilings, and Starck’s characteristic minimalistic use of dramatic photography, lighting and faux antique furnishings. e Island Bar team turn out a well-crafted mix of cocktails to suit any mood and taste. €€

109 rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris

+33 1 43 48 48 48 | mamashelter.com/en/paris

3. Pershing Hall Lounge

WH IMSICA L With a breathtaking design by Andrée Putman, step inside the fantasy world of the Pershing Hall Lounge, showcasing a lush vertical garden in the central courtyard of an elegant townhouse. Climb the grand staircase to nd the funky lounge bar with low-slung sofas, pink-hued lighting and Murano chandeliers, where you can sip Martinis to the sounds of live DJ sets. €€€

49 rue Pierre Charron, 75008 Paris +33 1 58 36 58 00 | pershinghall.com

4. Bar 8 at the Mandarin Oriental

SOP H ISTICAT E D Step within the glamorous con nes of the luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel and discover the sophisticated Bar 8. Surrounded by a lush, verdant garden terrace, the bar is designed with a dramatic Spanish marble bar, curvaceous golden lounges and Lalique crystals which glint from the walls. During the warmer months, sip a glass of champagne or a cocktail in the romantic, softlit garden terrace. €€€

251 rue Saint Honoré, 75001 Paris

+33 1 70 98 78 88 | mandarinoriental.com/paris

5. Bar 228 at Le Meurice

C H IC Considered as the “Hotel of Kings” for over a century, the exclusive Le Meurice Hotel plays host to this elegant, seductive lounge bar. Following a sumptuous redesign by French designer, Philippe Starck, the hotel’s public spaces are a sight to be seen, with a spectacular ceiling mural by Starck’s daughter Ava. Don’t be surprised to see famous fashion editors and celebrities holding court here during Paris Fashion Week. €€€ 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

+33 1 44 58 10 10 | dorchestercollection.com

6. L’Hotel

ROMA N TIC Situated in one of Paris’s most picturesque areas, you’ll step back in time at this intimate, discreet luxury boutique hotel which was the nal home of Oscar Wilde and is now the secret haven of celebrities such as Johnny Depp. Located in the picturesque Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, sit beneath the medieval arches of L’Hotel’s intimate bar and enjoy an expertly-crafted cocktail. €€€ 13 rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris +33 1 44 41 99 00 | l-hotel.com