13, Rue des Beaux Arts 75006 Paris - Ile de France - France 75006 Paris − France
Member of Small Luxury Hotels
The epitome of French style, L’Hotel is the ultimate luxury boutique hotel. Intimate and private, L’Hotel is the smallest five-star hotel in Paris, and has been a secret hideaway over the past two centuries for many famous faces. With interiors designed by the inimitable Jacques Garcia, the 20 bedrooms are all unique and luxurious, finished with exquisite materials and painstaking detail. Michelin-starred Le Restaurant is complete with a living wall and courtyard that basks in the sun, and is the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon tea.
Nestled in the heart of the Left Bank, amidst the cultural riches, bohemian soul and high fashion of St Germain-des-Prés, L’Hotel is ideally situated to experience the art and culture of Paris. ‘Le Bar’, L’Hotel’s chic bar, is home to our celebrated and award-winning cocktail menu, and is where you can experience the spirit of St Germain-des-Prés with our live jazz nights. It a stunning place to enjoy pre-dinner drinks before a gastronomic experience in Le Restaurant. L’Hotel also includes a subterranean hammam pool, steam room and treatment suite, use of which is included in your stay, and is yours privately during your appointment.
L’Hotel is part of the privately-owned luxury boutique hotel collection Curious Hotels, with sister hotels in the Cotswolds (UK), Amsterdam & London.
L’Hotel was built in 1828 by Célestin-Joseph Happe in the exact location occupied by La Reine Margot’s Pavillon d’Amour (a pavilion of love) in the 17th century.
The building became Hotel d’Allemagne in 1868 and then Hotel d’Alsace after the war of 1870.
Oscar Wilde took up residence at the end of the 19th century and lived at L'Hotel until his death, famously claiming to 'live above his means'.
After undergoing extensive refurbishment in 1967, L'Hotel soon became the place to be seen in Paris, with every famous visitor to the city passing through it's doors, from Salvador Dali, Princess Grace, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor to Richard Burton, Jim Morrison and Serge Gainsbourg.
L'Hotel's iconic status as the leading hotel on the Left Bank was confirmed following a stunning overhaul by legendary designer Jacques Garcia, which won many accolades and awards.
With 20 bedrooms, L’Hotel is the smallest 5 star hotel in Paris. There is a pool set into the vaults for guests to enjoy in privacy, the famous Michelin starred Le Restaurant and the chic Le Bar. L'Hotel is one of Paris's best loved institutions and is famous around the globe for it's discreet and glamorous charm.
It is part of A Curious Group of Hotels, a British company of hotels and restaurants for the culturally curious, which also owns Cowley Manor in the English countryside, Canal House in Amsterdam and The Portobello Hotel in London.
There is a secluded hammam pool and steam room on the lower ground floor, open daily from 8am to 9.30pm. Use of the steam room and pool is complimentary for L’Hotel guests, by appointment, and can be booked through reception.
Looking out over Rue de Beaux Arts, these 17 sq m (183 sq ft) rooms are opulent yet inviting. From Japanese-inspired bamboo to decadent leopard print wall coverings, each follow a distinctive theme.
These 18 sq m (194 sq ft) rooms look out over the quiet courtyard and are all individually and dramatically designed. Baroque and IndoChinese are but a few of the striking decorative themes found in these perfectly formed, bijoux bedrooms.
The 3 junior suites are 30 sq m (323 sq ft) and overlook Rue de Beaux Arts. Pierre Loti is decoratively inspired by eastern voyages of the famed novelist and naval officer, Saint Petersbourg conjures 19th-century Russia and Belle Epoque is suitably grand.
The 35 sq m (377 sq ft) Chic rooms are all decorated in honour of famous historic characters - Marco Polo, Mistinguett, Mata Hari and Reine Hortense. The rooms are as spacious as they are individual with a sitting area and large bathrooms with separate bath and walk-in showers.
The 35 sq m (377 sq ft) room is decorated after L’Hôtel’s most well-known resident, Oscar Wilde, who was staying here when he died in 1900. Spacious as it is unique, the room features a large private terrace and bathroom with a separate bath and walk-in shower.
Named after Louis-Antoine, Cardinal of Noailles, the largest suite at 45 sq m (484 sq ft) has a terrace overlooking the city’s rooftops and the bell tower of Saint Germain-des Prés. The décor is inspired by the Cardinal’s robe with heavy red velvet drapes and silk fabric covering the walls.
We cannot think of anything more romantic than celebrating your wedding day in the ‘City of Love’ and the magical surroundings of L’Hotel. From Michelin starred menus and alluring interiors to the charming cobbled streets of Saint Germain-des-Prés, L’Hotel is a wedding venue unlike any other.
Located around the corner from L’Hotel, the Abbey of Saint Germain-des-Prés is an architectural landmark and one of the oldest churches in Paris. The Abbey is available for religious wedding ceremonies. If you prefer a non-religious celebration, there are nearby venues which are well-suited to humanist ceremonies.
Michelin star dining in the heart of the Left Bank
Intimate and inviting, Le Restaurant is one of the most romantic and seductive restaurants in Paris. Decorated with plush upholstered seating, green marblesque pillars and silk fabric draping the walls, the interiors are as captivating as the outdoors - a small cobbled terrace with a beautiful fountain and verdant living wall.
The Bar, on the ground floor adjacent to Le Restaurant, captures the charm and discreet glamour of the Left Bank. It's a favourite haunt of artists, film stars and hip Parisians. Drinks are served until 1am daily.
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Hotel: L'Hotel Paris
Address: 13, Rue des Beaux Arts 75006 Paris - Ile de France - France 75006 Paris
Region: Ile de France
Country: France
Official website: http://www.l-hotel.com/
Telephone: +33 (0)1 44 41 99
Fax: +33 (0)1 43 25 64
Hotel email: STAY@L-HOTEL.COM
Train Station:
Montparnasse Train Station (2 Kms.)
Saint-Lazare Train Station (4 Kms.)
Airport:
Saint-Gatien International Airport (194 Kms.)
Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle International Airport - Orly (34 Kms.)
By Car:
From the Montparnasse train station, go straight and take Avenue Du Maine, turn left to Rue Du Départ, then turn left again to Place Du 18 Juin 1940. Turn right to Rue De Rennes and go to Place Du Québec, once there turn left to Place Jean-Paul Sartre Et Simone De Beauvoir / Place Saint-Germain Des Prés, then take Rue Bonaparte and turn right to Rue Des Beaux-Arts.