Paris boutique hotels we love

1. Brach Paris | A change of scenery in the heart of the 16th arrondissement

In Paris's 16th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Trocadéro, lies the Brach hotel. Offering a change of scenery reminiscent of the Mediterranean, this Philippe Starck-designed establishment combines an oriental atmosphere with 1930s modernism, Bauhaus influences, and surrealist touches.

Set in a vast 7,000 m² space, the hotel has 59 rooms, including six suites on the top two floors, ranging from 60 to 210 m². Some have terraces offering breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, with Norwegian baths or jacuzzis for a spectacular experience. Warm colors, raw materials (wood, leather), and carefully selected art objects create a refined and welcoming atmosphere. This boutique hotel in Paris is kid-friendly, with a range of fun and cultural activities in the nearby gardens and museums. For adults, the choice is between exercise and relaxation. The sports club offers a day pass for €160, including individual or group classes. A team of osteopaths, naturopaths, and physical therapists provide personalized fitness programs. 

The Spa Brach by Clarins, with its Himalayan salt cave, invites you to relax deeply. Here you can enjoy Asian massages, facials and body treatments using essential oils and expert techniques. A 22-meter pool, sauna, hammam and barber complete the wellness experience.

The Mediterranean spirit is reflected in the cuisine of chef Adam Bentalha, who offers sunny dishes with a touch of the Orient. Comfortable armchairs and benches, warm lighting, and raw materials create a welcoming atmosphere. At the bar, Jérémy Bacquet creates cocktails inspired by the Mediterranean, all homemade with fresh ingredients, as well as a fine selection of transalpine wines. On sunny days, the rooftop has the feel of Provence and the French Riviera.

The hotel boutique offers a selection of high-end pastries, vanilla flans, chocolate éclairs, and other revisited classics. Foodies can even get behind the stove by opting for a Masterclass: "Immersion Cuisine" with Chef Adam Bentalha's team or "Immersion Pâtisserie" to discover, learn and try their hand at the craft in Brach's pastry laboratory.

Hôtel Brach Paris
1–7 rue Jean-Richepin, 75116 Paris

2. Hôtel Montalembert | Artistic heritage in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Located in the heart of the Left Bank, a five-minute walk from the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Hôtel Montalembert overlooks the Rue du Bac, close to antique shops and art galleries. The establishment is a historic part of the neighborhood, having been a central location for artistic exchanges and political debates in Paris. The interior design is inspired by this heritage, combining an intimate atmosphere with references to Art Deco.

The hotel has 40 rooms decorated in shades of yellow and orange, with carpets designed by Pascal Allaman, whose geometric patterns blend in with the decor and evoke the artistic spirit of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés establishment. The 10 suites, ranging from 25 to 40 m², include family-friendly configurations with connecting rooms, babysitting services, and special amenities for children.

The Restaurant du Montalembert offers classic and creative French cuisine, supervised by chef Cyril Russo. The dining areas feature velvet banquettes and bronze and alabaster wall lights, while the bar & lounge provides a setting for cocktails and relaxation, either indoors or on the terrace when the weather permits.

The spa, recently renovated by Batiik Studio, combines natural stone, weathered wood, and moiré patterns to create an enveloping atmosphere. It offers massages, treatments, and fitness sessions, allowing guests to enjoy a wellness space within the hotel.

Hotel Montalembert
3 Rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris
Official website of the establishment

3. Nolinski Paris | A stone's throw from the Opera

Located right next to the Opera, Nolinski Paris is a hotel with 45 rooms and 9 suites, designed by interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot. The decor combines contemporary aesthetics with classic references, featuring vintage furniture from the 1970s and architectural elements inspired by Haussmann-style apartments.

The hotel is spread over six floors around a grand staircase decorated with clouds, complemented by an elevator with painted mirrors. The rooms and suites feature moldings, wood paneling, mirrored doors, sculptures, and ceramics. The colors are understated, dominated by shades of gray and polished concrete, with some rooms offering views of the Avenue de l'Opéra. The suites, ranging from 47 to 81 square meters, offer additional space and some can be connected, allowing for the privatization of part of the floor.

The myBlend spa occupies an intimate and calm space within the hotel, with a swimming pool featuring a mirrored ceiling and granite floor. It offers a range of customizable facial and body treatments combining advanced cosmetic technologies and LED lights.

The hotel's restaurant, inspired by Art Deco and the facades of 1930s buildings, serves traditional French cuisine with a modern twist. The bar offers signature cocktails, mocktails, and homemade infusions, as well as light dining options.

The hotel also provides personalized services such as breakfast in your room, tailor-made stays, limousine transfers, and a range of services for families with children, including cultural and recreational activities.

Nolinski Paris
16 avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris
Official website of the establishment

4. La Maison Favart | A romantic setting

The pitch? Does the name of this Paris boutique hotel ring a bell? It's the name of the founder of the Opéra-Comique, Charles-Simone Favart, who lived here with his wife, dancer and actress Justine du Ronceray. The Grands Boulevards are just a stone's throw away, and the view opens naturally onto the famous theater. The lobby immediately gives an impression of intimacy: panelling, cosy furniture, upholstered armchairs, old-fashioned portraits in gilded frames, and a fireplace corner that assumes its modernity.

The rooms? Each of the 39 rooms - the classics are the smallest - has its own universe, like so many boudoirs: toile de Jouy, velvets and silks, palettes of red and pink, bold stripes and drapes softened by the brown of a sofa, the caning of a seat. The mixes are undeniably daring for successful juxtapositions; each décor is theatrical, of course, but conforms to the requirements of a 4-star hotel: Iphone station, television offering a veritable film library, attractive courtesy tray.

Gastronomy? No restaurant in La Maison Favart, but a breakfast room that's like a sour candy: the style is baroque, the buffet particularly well-stocked with a wide choice of viennoiseries, salmon as well as charcuterie, dairy products and cheese. You can also have them served in your room, and the tray will be just as gourmet.

Wellness? A small swimming pool reflected in the mirrors, subdued lighting, a waterfall and water jets, a sauna and this water bed: the charming space dedicated to relaxation does not exclude state-of-the-art equipment in the fitness room. With free access, it can also be privatized for an hour: ideal for a romantic getaway.

La Maison Favart
39 keys
5 rue de Marivaux, 75002 Paris

5. Hôtel de Sers | The elegance of a private mansion in the heart of Paris

Formerly the residence of the Marquis de Sers, the Hôtel de Sers offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of the Champs-Élysées, yet remains close by. As soon as you step inside, you are transported to an elegant, luxurious place steeped in history. Haussmannian design blends with contemporary style to recreate the soul of a mansion with a noble, warm, and gentle heritage.

This 5-star hotel has 52 rooms (between 20 and 33 m²), 9 suites, and 1 apartment, all of which are private, apartment-style retreats where guests can truly recharge their batteries. Designer furniture, high-end technology, designer objects, and Missoni fabrics celebrate the hushed elegance of Paris. Some rooms even offer a terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower. 

This characterful location is ideal for a shopping or cultural trip to discover Parisian life. The concierge service personalizes your stay with tailor-made itineraries, exclusive addresses, confidential restaurants, and unique experiences. The service is discreet and tailor-made, and it is even possible to benefit from a private chauffeur.

After a day in Paris, the 24-hour gym allows you to enjoy cardio or strength training sessions on modern equipment. Personalized classes can be arranged on request. The spa and wellness area promises a moment of absolute relaxation, with exceptional treatments such as deep tissue massage or Kobido sculpting facial massage.

Every morning from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., the gourmet breakfast offers a buffet of pastries, fresh fruit, and refined dishes. The Hôtel de Sers's restaurant, in an elegant setting, presents a Mediterranean menu created by chef Stefano Stafie, inspired by his native Italy and highlighting seasonal products such as pumpkin risotto and trompe-l'oeil tiramisu. The S'Bar, located near the glass-roofed patio, is perfect for a convivial moment over an exceptional cocktail menu.

The spaces are also ideal for intimate receptions, whether private dinners, business meetings, or family celebrations.

Hôtel de Sers
41 avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75008 Paris

6. Monsieur Aristide | The past recovered

An address of old-fashioned charm in the heart of Montmartre, a stone's throw from the funicular up the Butte, yet in a quiet street. A simple storefront that doesn't hint at this leap back in time to the Belle Époque. A dark wooden counter, a genuine Wurlitzer jukebox - in working order - and this carefully selected furniture. In hotel Monsieur Aristide, just 25 rooms, often admittedly small: 13m² for the classics, but 36m² for the apartment opening onto the garden. Wood and rattan, old telephones and radios - reconverted into Bluetooth speakers - the spirit of recuperation of this patinated decor is totally sought-after.

In the bar-restaurant, the terrazzo floor is made from the former hotel's rubble, the woodwork is from certified sources, and even the fabrics have been recycled. And here again, we plunge into a forgotten Paris. Barely thirty covers inside, but a terrace in summer. The menu is short, the dishes have a Mediterranean flavour and, as an aperitif, you can share a mezze while sipping an Italian cocktail on the charming patio.

Monsieur Aristide
25 keys
3 rue Aristide Bruant, 75018 Paris

8. HOY Hotel | A sanctuary of well-being in South Pigalle

HOY means "today" in Spanish. The name pays homage to the South American roots of the founder, Charlotte Gomez de Orozco. But HOY is also an acronym for House of Yoga. This holistic practice is the focus of this urban retreat, designed as a place to recharge your body and mind. Zen infuses the 22 rooms (small but optimized with beautiful zellige bathrooms) with their palette of light tones, blond wood furniture, and bouquets of dried flowers. 

Everything has been designed to create an immersive experience dedicated to well-being, from the air purification system to the water jugs equipped with Japanese Binchotan charcoal, French-made beauty products, and organic cotton sheets. There is a Yuj infrared yoga room with daily classes, a restaurant, Mesa, serving delicious vegetarian cuisine inspired by their Latin American roots, and a Japanese florist displaying her fresh flower creations in the lobby. In short, this is a boutique hotel in Paris unlike any other, which will appeal to nomadic yogis and other followers of a healthy lifestyle.

HOY Hotel
22 keys
68 rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris

8. Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa | Romanticism on every floor

Nestled in a Haussmann building on the Left Bank, Le Narcisse Blanc is a charming sanctuary, the flagship of the French group Lignée Hôtels et Domaine, which also owns Maison Favart in Paris and Yndo Hôtel in Bordeaux. Its wildly romantic design is inspired by ballet dancer Cléo de Mérode, a Belle Époque muse who turned many heads: Klimt, Nadar, Lautrec, Degas... Once past the lobby of this Parisian boutique hotel dressed in black and white marble and fresh flowers, you enter a world where elegance is evident in every detail, such as the scent of the signature perfume specially designed for the hotel. In the 37 rooms and suites with their pearly hues and silky fabrics, cocoons bathed in light with, for the most highly-rated, an unbeatable view of the Eiffel Tower. Then there's the spa, with its heated counter-current pool, whirlpools and Anne Semonin treatments. The excellent Cléo gourmet restaurant is an address to consider for intimate dining.

Le Narcisse Blanc
37 keys
19 boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris

9. Hôtel Le Cinq Codet | The dandy boutique hotel in the posh neighborhoods 

In the affluent 7th arrondissement, this former 1930s telephone exchange has been given a new lease of life under the guidance of Jean Philippe Nuel (Lutetia in Paris, Baccarat in Dubai). The architect has created a design of contemporary elegance, dressing the generous spaces in light wood, clean lines and 400 modern works of art scattered throughout the hotel, all of which are available for purchase. Refined and cultured: two adjectives that perfectly describe this 5-star boutique hotel named in honor of Louis Codet, a notorious dandy and friend of Apollinaire. The 60 rooms and 7 suites have been designed as luxurious pied-à-terres, some of them duplexes with 5-meter-high ceilings (extremely rare in the capital). The most extravagant are located on the top floor with a terrace and private jacuzzi overlooking the Dôme des Invalides. Le Cinq Codet transforms into a speakeasy in the evening with a patio converted into a Zen garden where you can sip a signature cocktail and Chiquette, the renowned cosmopolitan restaurant run by chef David Maroleau. 

Le Cinq Codet 
67 keys
5 rue Louis Codet, 75007 Paris

10. Maison Elle | The spirit of Parisian women  

At the foot of the Arc de Triomphe, this cozy haven blossomed in 2022. The Valotel France group (Mgallery Too Paris) partnered with the Elle franchise to design a boutique lifestyle hotel embodying the spirit of the fashion magazine. The duo of designers Laurent & Laurence were tasked with bringing this typically French art de vivre, infused on glossy paper, into real life. The result? 25 rooms, including ten suites, some with balconies, which celebrate the Parisian woman's sartorial DNA in four themes: tartan tweed, flannel, denim, and sailor tops. These timelessly elegant cocoons are adorned with fashion photographs and furniture, lighting, and fabrics made in France. On the ground floor, the experience continues with a concept store offering Maison Elle logoed creations: candles, ceramics, clothing, and more. There is also Mattina, a lounge where guests can enjoy breakfast while leafing through vintage editions of the magazine. The basement houses a compact spa, optimized with a yoga room equipped with a Himalayan pink salt wall, a hammam (by reservation), and a treatment room offering signature relaxation-focused treatments. 

Maison Elle
25 keys
14 rue Brey, 75017 Paris

11. Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées | The eccentric with a difference

Rue de Ponthieu: a striking address for a no-nonsense Champs-Elysées hotel. A stone's throw from the hustle and bustle, but nestled in a bubble of serenity. Late 19th-century architecture embellished by a Roaring Twenties façade, for a decor that's no less so, right from the lobby: green velvet armchairs, marble floors and leopard carpeting on the steps. 36 rooms, each with its own unique flair. Delightfully old-fashioned floral motifs or wise stripes on the walls, a bed base with naughty prints here, a bedside lamp worthy of the Bauhaus there, and these heavy uni curtains: a multitude of details, like an invitation to an immobile journey.

The bathrooms, with their cream and black tiles inlaid with gold mosaics, are also reminiscent of the 1920s. Visit the Daphné - a reference to the British writer Daphné du Maurier who, it is whispered, frolicked here - the bar of the Hotel du Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées with its unsettling play of mirrors, the restaurant with its leopard-print upholstered chairs and this patio with a few tables: each space has a surprise in store. Sweet or savory, breakfast boasts 100% French flavors. The melody in the basement? It's the thermo play area, featuring a hammam and a beautiful 13-metre-long swimming pool with whirlpool baths, highlighted by the graphic design of its benches: perfect for those who wish to make it their own with their lover.

Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées 
36 keys
10 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris