The best lifestyle hotels in Paris

1. La Fantaisie, Paris 9th arrondissement

Inspired by the imaginary world of the garden, PPX Architectes and Martin Brudnizki have designed a plant world rich in floral motifs for this lifestyle hotel on Rue Cadet (Paris 9). With 63 perfectly soundproofed rooms and 10 suites, where the botanical ambience is reflected in cane-covered backrests, floral wallpaper and naturalist vases, the boutique-hotel La Fantaisie unveils a planted rooftop at the top, with a breathtaking view over Paris. In the guest rooms, every element, from the metal spoon in the shape of a bee to the multicolored wastepaper basket, contributes to a refined decor that is a metaphor for a plant-based boudoir.

On the first floor, Le Restaurant evokes a sunny garden, with touches of luminous yellow, dapper coral and colorful vegetables on the walls. What's on the menu? Away from meat, this Parisian restaurant offers traditional French cuisine, from scallop carpaccio with orange oil to steamed cod, spinach, cockles and pearl juice, or Tonkatsu pork chop. For wellness enthusiasts, a basement spa offers an intimate experience with its 4 impressive ponds in a row, a hammam, a sauna and three treatment cabins in partnership with the Holidermie brand. As an added bonus, the lifestyle hotel in Paris has opened an exclusive cabin dedicated to treatments by the prestigious Martine de Richeville brand. In this serene setting, innovation is the order of the day, thanks to the brand's slimming remodeling method, which intimately links aesthetics and emotional balance.

Hotel La Fantaisie
73 keys.
24 rue Cadet, 75009 Paris
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2. The Hoxton, Paris 2nd arrondissement

In the Sentier district, close to the Grands Boulevards, this trendy hotel brand straight from London occupies an 18th-century building built by Etienne Rivié and listed as a Monument Historique. The Hoxton Paris is above all a "place to live" rather than a simple accommodation. Recognizable by its neo-vintage design, the lifestyle hotel with a British club feel offers 172 rooms offering good value for money and facilities to encourage socializing: the Rivié neo-brasserie, the terraces, the Planche wine bar in the courtyard or the Jacques's Bar cocktail bar with its speakeasy atmosphere. The period spiral staircase and mezzanines with planted walls add a touch of charm to the vast common areas of this romantic hotel. The rooms, all very comfortable and some with private terraces, offer extras such as breakfast delivery and free international calls.

The Hoxton
172 keys.
32 Rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris

3. Soho House Paris, Paris 9th arrondissement

In the discreet Rue La Bruyère, Soho House Paris opens its doors to a select clientele: entrepreneurs, creative types and fashionistas all meet at this lifestyle hotel in Paris, which will open in 2021. Here, charm and discretion go hand in hand, as only the outdoor lanterns signal the existence of the secret hotel that passes incognito... Its 36 rooms, divided between three buildings of different periods (19th-century, 1940's and contemporary), offer an eclectic mix of styles, from Louis XV furniture and four-poster beds to Provencal floor tiles and antique objects. The patio, a pretty winter garden under a glass roof, features a bar, a restaurant and even a swimming pool perched on a mezzanine overlooking the room. In the basement, a fitness room, sauna and hammam adjoin a red velvet cabaret reminiscent of Pigalle canaille, where members can attend weekly private concerts, screenings and conferences.

Soho House Paris
36 keys.
45 rue La Bruyère, 75009 Paris

4. Madame Rêve, Paris 1st arrondissement

The audacious result of the metamorphosis of the former Louvre post office, the Madame Rêve hotel stands out as a visionary project in central Paris. The lifestyle hotel in Paris, designed by architect Dominique Perrault and entrepreneur Laurent Taïeb, offers 82 rooms and suites on the top two floors of the building erected in 1888. Half the rooms open onto an inner courtyard, like the Paris countryside, while the other half overlooks the rooftops of the City of Light. Each room has a loft aesthetic, with a glass roof or outdoor space overlooking the suspended garden. The panoramic La Plume restaurant under the 1,000 square metre rooftop, complete with bar, and the Belle Époque-style Kitchen by Madame Rêve brasserie on the first floor, complete the lifestyle experience in the heart of the capital.

Madame Rêve
82 keys.
48 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris

5. Monsieur Aristide, Paris 18th arrondissement

Monsieur Aristide, the latest addition to the Adresses Hotels group, sits at the foot of the Sacré-Coeur on the Butte de Montmartre. With its 19th-century neo-classical façade, the 4-star hotel captures the essence of bohemian Paris in the Belle Époque. Designed by interior architect Marion Collard, the lifestyle hotel offers 25 unique rooms, including a suite and two junior suites with garden, decorated with wooden furniture, finds from the Clignancourt and Saint-Ouen flea markets, and vintage elements. The hotel's commitment to the environment is demonstrated by the absence of bathtubs in the rooms. On the culinary side, Le Café Aristide offers dishes such as pulled-pork croque with cheddar and coleslaw, homemade falafel with tahini sauce, and eggplant caviar with garlic toast, to be enjoyed by the central bar or in a charming tree-lined courtyard. For desserts, options include chocolate moelleux with tonka bean and custard.

Monsieur Aristide
25 keys.
3 Rue Aristide Bruant 75018 Paris

6. Maison Albar - Le Vendôme, Paris 9th arrondissement

Around the Opéra Garnier, Maison Albar Hotels' sixth establishment has taken up residence in the former cabaret Le Lyon d'Or, a legendary 19th-century Paris address. Architect Fabien Roque has breathed new life into the premises, transforming this dark wood building into a 5-star gem. This lifestyle hotel, with its singular past and universe, offers 51 rooms, a bar opening onto a planted interior patio and Yakuza Paris, a Japanese-Brazilian restaurant perfectly in tune with the times... In terms of decoration, the rooms boast a very contemporary, soft and refined design, where luminosity is accentuated by the brilliance of white marble, golden brass and emerald-colored velvet. In the basement, well-being takes refuge in the Spa Vendôme, a 350 m² haven of peace featuring a hammam/jacuzzi, fitness room and indoor pool. The staircase leading to the Spa Vendôme is magnificent.

Maison Albar - Le Vendôme
51 keys.
7 rue du Helder, 75009 Paris

7. Mob House, Saint-Ouen

Just a stone's throw from the famous Puces de Saint-Ouen is the MOB House, the third establishment to emerge from the avant-garde MOB movement created by Cyril Aouizerate. This 100-room hotel - right in line with new hotel trends - has been designed with nomadic workers in mind, offering cleverly designed spaces including long-stay rooms with curtained-off beds and work areas. With a look straight out of Brooklyn and a 20-metre heated pool, MOB House stands out for its commitment to sustainability, with a 100% organic brewery, natural materials in the rooms, and a "social ecology" approach in line with its location in the 93. Following an opening in Bordeaux, other lifestyle hotels of the same kind are due to open in the United States, in Washington and Los Angeles.

MOB House
100 keys.
70 Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen, France