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The most beautiful hotels overlooking the Seine in Paris
Paris has very few hotels with a view of the Seine. Yonder Society’s list of recommended addresses along the river.
SO/ Paris, the hotel with the best views of the Seine in Paris
The SO/ Paris is a unique hotel offering breathtaking views of the capital, the Seine and Notre-Dame. The Codage spa with hammam, gym and swimming pool, complemented by a cocktail bar and nightclub, make this Paris hotel with a view of the Seine unique. At the Bonnie restaurant or from the rooftop club, the night is illuminated by the reflections of the Seine, which crosses the capital at the foot of the hotel.
Located next to the Pavillon de l'Arsenal, the SO/ Paris is the first hotel in France in Accor's SO/ lifestyle collection, and features 162 keys inspired by the colors of the Parisian night: carpeting in broad orange geometric shapes, cushions with concentric patterns by Sonia Delaunay evoking a pebble thrown into the water, copper mosaic in the bathroom with Codage products. Art is everywhere at SO/ Paris, echoing the aquatic motif. This is the case in every room, from the original photograms by Thomas Fougeirol, who traces his wanderings along the quays of the Seine in ethereal images full of mystery and melancholy, to the shimmering installation by contemporary art star Olafur Eliasson on the terrace of restaurant Bonnie, which reflects the Seine and the bateaux-mouches that cross its waters.
The room to book? one of the Suites Atelier Seine, reminiscent of the glass roofs of Montmartre artists' studios, with panoramic views over the bridges spanning the river.
So/ Paris
162 keys from €480 per night
10 Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, 75004 Paris
Shangri-La Paris, the palace overlooking the Seine
Set back from the Paris Golden Triangle, the former home of Prince Roland Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon, on Avenue d'Iéna in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, houses two luxurious hotels overlooking the Seine. The "palace" establishment offers 100 exquisite rooms and suites, including the Shangri-La with its 100 m² panoramic terrace overlooking Paris and its monuments. The breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower during a romantic dinner makes this an exclusive setting... Shang Palace, the Michelin-starred restaurant led by chef Tony Xu, takes you back to Hong Kong with fragrant dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of Southeast China.
Good to know? Forget the hustle and bustle of the capital, the Chi spa offers relaxing treatments, a 17 m-long swimming pool and a soothing atmosphere.
Shangri-La Paris
100 keys, from 1590€ per night
10, Av.d'Iéna 75116 Paris
Hotel Les Rives de Notre-Dame
This 4-star hotel, facing the Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame Cathedral, is ideally located on the Quai Saint-Michel in the 5th arrondissement on the banks of the Seine. The 17th-century mansion has retained its exposed beams and stonework, as well as its period parquet flooring, giving it a historic cachet. The 10 recently-renovated guest rooms have been lovingly restored, each with a unique decor that elegantly blends French classicism with the refinement of contemporary design.
What makes the difference? The privileged location is ideal for strolls along the quays of the Seine, with its bookshops, or visits to nearby museums and monuments such as Cluny or the Conciergerie.
Les Rives de Notre-Dame
10 keys, from 190€ per night
15 Quai Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris
The 17th-century residence retains its exposed beams and stonework, as well as its period parquet flooring
TOO Hôtel, a hotel overlooking the Seine in Paris
The TOO Hôtel, a 4-star establishment in Paris's 13th arrondissement, is located in the Duo Towers designed by architect Jean Nouvel, and offers spectacular views of the City of Light, the majestic Seine, the Eiffel Tower and many other of the capital's landmarks. Designed by the famous designer Philippe Starck, the hotel plays on the spectacular effect. The TOO Restaurant, perched in a glass cube, guarantees guests an unforgettable experience; the TOO TacTac Skybar, suspended at a dizzying height of 120 metres, reveals all the magic of the City of Light; and the TOO Chill spa, with its sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi and uninterrupted view over the Seine, seems to defy the laws of weightlessness.
What makes the difference? Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a business trip or a relaxing break, the TOO Hôtel is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the luxury and charm of the city of love.
TOO Hôtel
139 keys from €200 per night
65 rue Bruneseau, 75013 Paris
OFF Paris Seine, a floating hotel on the Seine
The OFF is a unique floating hotel and bar on the Seine, located at the foot of the Austerlitz train station. With an indoor wooden swimming pool, a marina, 58 rooms including 4 suites, a cocktail and tapas bar, and a terrace on the banks of the Seine. This establishment offers an unusual view of the banks of the Seine and, at nightfall, of the illuminated capital. The rooms are decorated with wood and bay windows, and furnished in acidic tones. For a snack, a suntan or a drink with friends, head for the 500m2 terrace, open from May onwards, where you can admire both the right and left banks.
Good to know? The Green River Cruises fleet offers hour-and-a-half trips on the Seine as far as the Eiffel Tower...
OFF Paris Seine
58 keys, from €200 per night.
86 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris
Courtyard Gare de Lyon
With its four-star rating, the Courtyard Gare de Lyon is one of those large hotels with 249 rooms whose charm has been preserved. Nestled in the eclectic Gare de Lyon district, convenient for catching a train to the south of France, but also for strolling along the quays, exploring the Marais or enjoying a drink at the Aligre market, this modern hotel boasts magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and the Sacré-Coeur. What a pleasure to wake up facing the Seine and Paris's most beautiful monuments, thanks to the large windows of the rooms that reveal, like a painting, an unobstructed panorama of the entire City of Light.
The design of these suites and rooms is uncluttered, with touches of gray and yellow cushions enhancing the white décor, leaving all the room for this dreamy landscape and the bridges over the Seine in enfilade. The sunset here is one of the most romantic in the capital.
When it comes to dining, the Kitchen & Bar is the place to be. This French restaurant offers bistro-style cuisine based on local, seasonal produce. Traditional dishes include Caesar salad, burgers and butcher's cuts with fries, while more unusual dishes include risotto with black rice and Piquillo peppers stuffed with fresh goat's cheese and herbs, or simmered veal with aioli, steamed vegetables, almond granola and port juice. Sunday brunches are organized for a moment of sharing over pastries and savory dishes.
The Courtyard Gare de Lyon hotel has also thought of wine lovers, offering wine tastings enhanced by a board of appetizers, charcuterie and cheese. Once your taste buds have been awakened, it's time to wake up your body at the fitness room, open 24 hours a day to cater for the sometimes staggered schedules of international visitors and business travellers. A friendly hotel with a view of Paris, where you'll feel right at home, to be booked for a family getaway or a business trip.
Courtyard Gare de Lyon
209-211 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris
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