Hôtel Henriette, a bohemian cocoon on the left bank
Nestled in a small cobbled alley in the 13th arrondissement, the Henriette hotel is one of those nuggets whose left bank has the secret, which has cultivated a chic and bohemian charm for years. We first let ourselves be seduced by its winter garden with vintage furniture and its climbing vegetation in an English garden style, by its reading room, and finally by its 32 rooms in sober colors, graphic or vegetal tapestries, its designer lighting and others. vintage pieces. In the morning, a cheerful awakening with fresh fruit juice and plump madeleines, all while benefiting from the good advice of Vanessa Scoffier, the owner, who knows the capital like the back of his hand.
The room to book: the double room n ° 22, with its door as a headboard and its floral tapestry, which make it the most emblematic room of the hotel's spirit.
The price: from € 99 for a double room and € 89 for a single room.
Hôtel Henriette, 9, rue des Gobelins, 75013 Paris. Phone. : 01 47 07 26 90.
Hôtel Usituel, the favorite address for regulars
Designed as a family home, the Hotel Habituel is located between Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est. Usual Hotel / Press photo
This small confidential hotel is one of the addresses that we pass under the cloak. Located a stone's throw from Gare du Nord, nothing seems to distinguish it from other establishments in the district, at least at first glance. Because when you enter this subdued cocktail lobby-bar, the charm immediately operates. On the upper floors, 27 rooms with decor inspired by the travels of a Belgian… family, where Scandinavian furniture, rattan seats and African textiles come together. If some are cramped, you immediately feel at ease, cut off from the noise of the city. In the morning, a traditional café-croissant will be waiting for you on the ground floor.
The room to book: room n ° 305, with its beautiful light wood panels that run from floor to ceiling and its vintage lighting.
The price: from 89 € per night in a double room.
Hotel Habituel, 168 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, Paris. Phone. : 01 40 37 71 71.
Hoxton Hotel, when night and cocktails go hand in hand
Hoxton was built in a listed 18th century townhouse with interior courtyards, large terraces, a magnificent spiral staircase and spectacular volumes. Hoxton / Photo press
A stone's throw from the Grands Boulevards, the opening of this former 18th century Parisian mansion - listed as a historic monument - aroused unabated enthusiasm, and for good reason: from 9 p.m., sip 4 cocktails at Jacques's bar allows you to obtain a Cozy room for 100 €! A concept to say the least original, which allows to combine the useful with the pleasant and to offer oneself a night in an exceptional place at a lower cost. In the 172 rooms, we find this neo-vintage decor which makes the identity of the Hoxton establishments: parquet floors, Formica, industrial lighting… In the morning, a basic but efficient breakfast is delivered to the door.
The room to book: to take advantage of the offer, choose one of the Cozy rooms, with large windows, a small desk and a bright bathroom.
The price: from 100 € per night with 4 cocktails.
Hoxton Hotel, 30-32 rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris. Phone. : 01 85 65 75 00.
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Mama Shelter West, trendy bubble at the gates of Paris
Mama Shelter has opened a second establishment at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. On the catering side, the hotel calls on Guy Savoy to collaborate on the menu. Francis Amiand / Press photo
After a first address in 2008 in the 20th district, Mama Shelter West opened a boutique at Porte de Versailles. In this 3-star whose architecture was entrusted to Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the facade to Jean Nouvel and the interior design to Dion & Arles, we find the concept that made the success of the chain, combining high -tech and relaxed service, all at bargain prices. A total of 207 bright and colorful rooms, with very comfortable bedding. Outside, we get together for a cocktail and Italian dishes on the rooftop , or in the restaurant for a gargantuan brunch.
The room to book: the medium room n ° 627, with a beautiful open bathroom and view of the exhibition center.
The price: from 110 € per night for a double room.
Mama Shelter, 20 avenue de la Porte de la Plaine, 75015 Paris. Phone. : 01 70 94 12 15.
Hôtel Léopold, the Roaring Twenties address in the Montparnasse district
4-star hotel renovated in 2019, Léopold is located on Boulevard Raspail, a stone's throw from Montparnasse train station. Hôtel Léopold / Press photo
If Montparnasse seems to have lost some of its old soul, there are nevertheless promising addresses opening there, like Leopold, a 4-star open close to the Luxembourg Gardens. Upon arrival, a piece of cake awaits you to embellish the check-in, and you are immersed in a very Roaring Twenties decor, with large mirrors, fireplace, wallpapers and floral fabrics. In the rooms, the same atmosphere, with velvet headboards, linen curtains, old fittings and retro telephone. Special attention is paid to families, with the provision of wooden toys and a breakfast that gives pride of place to locally sourced products.
The room to book? Deluxe room n ° 504, with its pretty little lounge and double exposure.
The price: from 110 € for a standard double room in low season.
Hôtel Léopold, 225 boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris. Phone. : 01 43 20 35 82.
Hôtel des Deux Gares, the new address that colors the Gare de l'Est
In the 10th arrondissement, the Les Deux Gares hotel is one of the most anticipated openings of the fall. Dallas PR
This is one of the most anticipated openings of the start of the school year. New flagship of the Tourist group, the place is betting on originality, entrusting the interior design to the British Luke Edward Hall - whose kitsch universe and sophisticated brand have made him a real star - who signs here his first hotel . The result: around forty brightly colored bedrooms and 60's-inspired English bathrooms. At breakfast time, you are free to choose between the buffet on the ground floor, or cross the street to have a little black at the counter of the exquisite Café des Deux Gares, open non-stop from 7 a.m. to midnight.
The room to reserve: mystery for the moment, it will be necessary to wait for the official opening.
The price: from 120 € per double room.
Hôtel des Deux Gares, 2 rue des Deux Gares, 75010 Paris . No phone.
Hôtel Amour, emblem of the nostalgic Pigalle
In a few years, the Amour hotel has made a triumph among all the trendy and fashionable of the capital. Hotel Amour / Press photo
We no longer present the Amour hotel, an address where to see and be seen just a stone's throw from the rue des Martyrs. If the restaurant attracts a trendy clientele, the hotel section manages to cultivate a certain mystery: black carpet, glowing light, and in the rooms, no television or telephone but books, furniture found between the 1930s and 1950s, marble bathrooms, sulphurous photographs and room service open until late at night. In the morning, we have breakfast on the green patio - an excellent selection of Japanese teas, homemade granola and fresh fruit juices.
The room to book: The double room n ° 102, with its library and its bathtub opposite the bed.
The price: from 120 € per double room.
Hotel Amour, 8 rue de Navarin, 75009 Paris. Phone. : 01 48 78 31 80.
Hotel La Planque, the guest house well hidden in the heart of Paris
A stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin, hides this discreet guest house, set up by the duo of Archis Desjeux Delaye. La Planque Hotel / Press photo
In the cosmopolitan Belleville district, you don't expect to find a place that gives the feeling of having left Paris. And yet, behind a sea-green facade hides a 36-room hotel that looks like a family house, yet with all the comfort and attention one would expect from the best establishments. We appreciate the cozy atmosphere of the living room, full of antique objects, books and soft benches. In the rooms, absolute calm reigns - extremely rare for the district - thanks to a combination of soft materials, sober colors and thick curtains. In the morning, we sit down at the large table d'hôtes placed under the glass roof to drink our first coffee.
The room to book: one of the superior rooms, the bathroom of which offers a very typical view over the rooftops of Paris.
The price: from 120 € per double room.
Hotel la Planque, 3 rue Arthur Groussier, 75010 Paris. Phone. : 01 88 32 73 15.
Le Grand Quartier, a Swiss Army knife hotel for discerning urbanites
With an automated check-in among other innovations, the hotel is wisely shaking up the habits of the four-star hotel industry. Le Grand Quartier / Press photo
A few minutes from the Canal Saint-Martin, this new generation hotel opened in December 2019, which attracts both passing travelers and locals. Around a tree-lined courtyard, in a U-shaped building covered with large windows, everything has been designed to make the customer experience as fluid as possible. Automatic check-in at a kiosk, large common areas, mini-market in case you forget your toothbrush, meeting rooms and in the rooms, a very loft style with trendy Bauhaus furniture and omnipresent light. At breakfast, you don't waste time, with a rather basic "Good Morning Bag" in your room or to take away.
The room to book: the S category room n ° 503, nicely with sloping ceilings, with a view of the town hall of the 10th district.
The price: from 150 € for a double room.
Le Grand Quartier, 15 rue de Nancy, 75010 Paris. Phone. : 01 76 21 61 61.
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Le Pigalle, a neighborhood hotel on the south slope of Montmartre
Le Pigalle is located in the 9th arrondissement, just a 5-minute walk from the Moulin Rouge. Le Pigalle / Press photo
This is an address where you can really feel the heart of Parisian life. In the discreet rue Frochot, behind a black facade that does not look pretty, the Pigalle remains true to its ambition to remain a real neighborhood hotel. The proof: never a downtime on the ground floor, where we spend hours sitting in comfortable butterfly chairs, to the sound of music unearthed by a neighbor dj. The rooms are very simple, with white walls, massive parquet floors, freestanding bathtubs, and a host of objects, records and posters. At breakfast, from the early hours of the day, we meet a clientele of regulars, come to soak in their coffee the good croissants provided by the nearby bakery.
The room to reserve: for the very solitary, a single room category 12, small cocoon with record players, vinyls and minibar.
The price: from 149 € for a single room.
Le Pigalle, 9 rue Frochot, 75009 Paris. Phone. : 01 48 78 37 14.
