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The most beautiful rooftop hotels in Paris
The rooftop is to a Parisian hotel what cuisine is to a restaurant – in other words, indispensable. Here’s a roundup of rooftop hotels in Paris, where you can admire the view of the world’s most beautiful city.
If hotels with rooftops in Paris are sprouting like mushrooms, or rather like giant sequoia trees, it’s because the rooftop terrace has become the new weapon of mass seduction for hotels in central Paris and even secret hotels, and an indispensable element in attracting tourists and locals looking to escape the urban jungle and gaze at Parisian monuments. Our selection of rooftop hotels in Paris, all over the city.
1. SO/ Paris and its bar-restaurant Bonnie
The view? From the top of its 16 floors on the banks of the Seine, you can be sure that the view from this rooftop hotel in Paris is without doubt the best in the capital. At the Bonnie restaurant table, you can look out over the Seine from the brand-new Tour Duo to Montmartre, pinpointing the Bnf, the Panthéon, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Centre Pompidou, La Défense... and the beauty of the river as it slowly flows by, criss-crossed by riverboats, and reflected on the outdoor terrace by the shimmering work of celebrated Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson.
Ever higher? On the upper floor, the hotel bar, with its retro New York penthouse feel, looks out over the north of the capital. Settled into a deep white wool banquette, a Bonnie Mary cocktail in hand, you can contemplate the panorama from Bastille to Père Lachaise.
And the hotel? The 162 spacious rooms of this rooftop hotel in Paris echo the orange and blue colors of the Parisian night, with large geometric carpets, Sonia Delaunay cushions and a copper mosaic in the bathroom. The space is furnished with pretty designer furniture and the walls decorated with openwork wood panelling that separates the bathroom without isolating it. Indirect lighting from sconces with concentric circle patterns, similar to a pebble thrown into the Seine, the use of leather and Japanese mugs on their shelf give the room an enveloping character. Art is everywhere at SO/ Paris, starting in the rooms where an original photogram by Thomas Fougeirol traces the artist's wanderings along the banks of the Seine. In the lobby, a lofty space stretching beneath long tulip columns, visitors are greeted by Neil Beloufa's Le Phare de Paris.
At Restaurant Bonnie, the decor, designed by Jordane Arrivetz of the Notoire agency, plunges us into a 1960s film, mixing fabrics and metals with books and knick-knacks. Tapas and appetizers blend the flavors of France and the U.S., while as the evening progresses, the music gets louder, offering the chic, festive style of Paris Society's restaurants. From Wednesday to Saturday, the night continues in the club area overlooking the Seine.
For relaxation, guests have access to the pool and equipment of the premium Ô Zenhit gym in the basement, but the Parisian hotel's Codage spa is our favorite, with its two all-wood cabins and hammam where you feel like you're in a bubble.
So/ Paris
162 keys from €480 per night
10 Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, 75004 Paris
About So/ Paris
2. La Fantaisie, a green Eden on the roofs of Paris
The view? A view over the whole of Paris, with the Sacré-Coeur as a backdrop.
Why do we go there? Inspired by the imaginary world of the garden, this lifestyle hotel offers 63 rooms and 10 suites with a floral ambience featuring flowery wallpaper, vibrant colors and naturalist-style vases. Its fantastic rooftop with its terrace featuring planted walls invites you to enjoy a cocktail on the rooftops of Paris between olive and fig trees. La Fantaisie's highlight is Le Golden Poppy, the first restaurant in France by three-star Red Guide chef Dominique Crenn. Guests come here to enjoy her largely plant-based cuisine in a sunny, Californian-inspired atmosphere.
Hôtel La Fantaisie
73 keys
24 rue Cadet, 75009 Paris
3. Hôtel Dame des Arts, the new kid on the block
The view? A 360° view of Paris from an unprecedented vantage point on the Left Bank, with low-lying rooftops overlooking the Eiffel Tower, Saint-Sulpice and Les Invalides to the West, and a close-up of Notre-Dame to the East.
Why go there? The confidential Hôtel Dame des Arts has just opened its doors a few meters from the Saint-Michel fountain. This 4-star hotel in Paris's 6th arrondissement, with its 109 rooms designed by Raphaël Navot in a 1950s building, boasts rooms on floors 6, 7 and 8 with terraces and breathtaking views over the capital, and on the 9th floor, one of the finest rooftops on the Left Bank. Open from April, guests are sure to flock to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Hôtel Dame des Arts
109 keys from €285 per night
4 rue Danton, 75006 Paris
4. Hôtel Rochechouart, the Parisian rooftop in Montmartre
The view? 360° of Paris, with Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur in close-up.
Why go there? At the foot of Montmartre, Hôtel Rochechouart hoists its rooftop to the 9th floor, where you can enjoy a unique view of the capital. Not very large, this Paris boutique hotel rooftop is adorned with beautiful vegetation and wrought-iron tables and chairs, with an air of Italy, even if the cocktail menu is resolutely Parisian, with Citadelle French spirits, Dolin blanc vermouth, calvados... The snacks look to Asia (braised gambas, chicken gyoza, lightly spiced beef salad) in homage to the former Mikado club housed within the walls at the turn of the century.
Hôtel Rochechouart
55 boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris
5. The People Paris Nation, the unsuspected rooftop hotel in eastern Paris
The view? The bustling Place de la Nation traffic circle and the streets leading off to the west of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre in the distance.
Why do we go there? With a supermarket on the first floor and an entrance hall the size of a pocket handkerchief, who'd have thought it possible to climb to the top of this youth hostel to discover one of Paris's best hotel rooftops: a dynamic bar, packed from 5 p.m. with young adventurers and trendy Parisians. The eco-responsible building is made of wood, with a green roof. The room extends onto a terrace with a stunning view, and the menu leans towards Italy with pizza, creamy burrata and focaccia. So, dare we head east?
The People Paris Nation
28 Bis Place de la Nation, 75012 Paris
6. Villa M, rooftop hotel in Paris Left Bank
The view? The Montparnasse Tower in front, Rue de Vaugirard at its feet, the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides in the distance. La Défense in the distance.
Why do we go there? This 4-star hotel managed by Paris Society has opened its new terrace at the top of its immense glass house designed by Philippe Starck, camouflaged behind a planted façade. On the 8th floor, the suspended oasis, planted with fruit trees, is lit by wicker lamps and guinguette-style garlands. Amazing signature cocktails, a menu of Mediterranean-flavored snacks (beet and sesame hummus, eggplant caviar, tarama, Bellota ham), everything is there to please.
Villa M
Open daily from 5pm to 10pm
24-30 boulevard Pasteur, 75015 Paris
7. Cheval Blanc Paris, transalpine ambience at the Langosteria
The view? The tourists river boats sailing on the Seine at its feet, with the Île de la Cité and the Pont-Neuf. The ornate spire of the Sainte-Chapelle and the beautiful dome of the Institut de France, shining with a thousand lights. Behind it, the view takes in Montmartre.
Why go there? On the seventh floor of the ultra-luxury Cheval Blanc 5-star hotel, under the Parisian sky and facing the Seine, the Langosteria restaurant (a transalpine brand with three addresses in Milan) offers refined Italian cuisine focused on the finest seafood. The terrace, whether on the quayside or on Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois church, gives the impression of being in a Mediterranean garden.
Langosteria at Cheval Blanc
8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris
8. Madame Rêve and her ROOF
The view? A panoramic view of Paris, with Montmartre to the north, the multicolored Centre Pompidou opposite and the stone roses of Saint-Eustache taking center stage. One of the most beautiful views in Paris.
Why go there? For its view over the city's rooftops and its XXL size, where you're pretty much guaranteed to find a seat (if you're prepared to queue). Sofas, banquettes, small tables for two or for groups of friends, plants galore, everyone goes there to sample its few signature cocktails, its Japanese snack menu and its lively atmosphere enlivened by DJ sets. A real hanging garden.
Madame Rêve
Open 7/7 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Access to the roof via 43 Rue Étienne-Marcel, 75002 Paris
9. The Peninsula, a rooftop hotel in Paris near the Champs-Elysées
The view? West Paris at eye level and the Iron Lady in your face.
Why go there? At the zenith of the Parisian palace,The Peninsula's rooftop offers a grandiose panorama of the City of Light and its collection of monuments. Promising a sunny break on the rooftops, guests come to refresh themselves at lunchtime with creations by head bartender Ivo Correia Rocha, then in the evening, chefs David Bizet (two Michelin stars) and Antoine Guichard send out a menu of tapas prepared live before guests' eyes.
Bar at The Peninsula Paris
19 Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris
10. As high as the canopy at Sequoia, in the Kimpton St Honoré Paris
The view? A close-up of the Opéra Garnier.
Why do we go there? To discover one of the finest rooftop hotel bars in Paris, at the Kimpton Saint-Honoré. The elegant decor is by Charles Zana, with wide seats and space between tables to ensure comfort, while mirrors reflect the dome of the Opéra. With signature cocktails, 5-star service, a tight selection of wines, champagnes and tapas to share and DJ sets every weekend, all that's left to do is toast.
Sequoia in the Kimpton St Honoré Paris
27-29 Boulevard des Capucines, 75002 Paris
11. The Pullman Paris Montparnasse and its Skybar
The view? All of western Paris at 115 meters, the highest open-air bar in the capital.
Why do we go there? Because it's the highest open-air hotel rooftop bar in Paris. We're on the 32nd floor of the newly renovated Pullman Paris Montparnasse, and we can't get enough of the 180° sunset over the city. On the menu, 8 signature cocktails by mixologist Guillaume Guerbois, who plays with textures, including Jungle Bird n°2, in which bubble-tea-style beads explode on the tongue.
SKYBAR Paris at Pullmann Paris Montparnasse
Direct elevator to the 32nd floor in the hotel lobby
19 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte, 75014
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