Paris is always a good idea.
- Audrey Hepburn
One of the grand Parisian hotels, where attention is paid to every detail down to designer flower arrangements. It's a Four Seasons, guaranteeing excellent service for business and leisure travelers. The Honeymoon Suite has epic views of the Eiffel Tower.
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Don't call it a budget hotel, though prices are that low. Call it high-concept; bright, bold, and modern; and totally eco. Rooms are tiny and best for travelers who value design and price over comfort.
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Small, family-run hotel on lively Rue de Rivoli with a B&B vibe, kitschy decor, and a buzzing café scene. Request room 25 for its view over the square du Bourg-Tibourg.
Contemporary, small boutique hotel on a quiet street steps from the Champs Elysées. Affordably priced, but not without amenities like a sauna and steam room.
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Like being a houseguest in an old French manor. It’s all beams, plaster, and sloping staircase. There are few amenities and the rooms aren’t enormous, but they are cozy, comfortable, and pristine.
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A guarded secret amongst those in the know. This hotel is a triple threat: a prime location just off Boulevard Saint Germain, a soothing ambience, and affordable prices. Flemish-style interiors and a notably kind staff are just icing on the cake.
A former Best Western that underwent a massive overhaul and reinvented itself as a sleek design hotel. Luxurious details make it a standout: The fab Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar doubles as a breakfast room; every guest is assigned a personal assistant for the duration of their stay.
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Artsy hotel created by nightlife impresario André (of nightclub Le Baron). Outrageous décor includes lime green walls, purple-tiled bathrooms, and a Terry Richardson photo of a male couple in crotchless Batman and Robin costumes. This hotel is not for the faint of heart.
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Popular with the fashion set for its ornate and over-the-top Orientalist style, the small, 30-room hotel in the Marias is part of the Costes empire and was designed by Jacques Garcia. The rooms are not spacious, but they are devastatingly chic.
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An ecletic boutique hotel designed by Christian Lacroix located in trendy Upper Marais in what used to be the oldest bakery in Paris. Just one of the charming touches: The reception desk is the former bakery shop counter.
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A beautiful, old-fashioned hotel tucked away on the tiny street near St. Germain and entered through a little garden area. Most Parisians don't know this place. Big bedrooms, exquisite linens, modern bathrooms, reliable Wi-Fi, reasonable rates.
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The grand old hotel with modern style, where the large rooms are either Louis XVI elegant or Art Deco glamorous. Convienent to Champs-Elysées shopping, the hotel is also a destination for its three-Michelin-star restaurant, Alain Ducasse; for the scene at the avant-garde Patrick Jouin-designed Le Bar; for the lovely central courtyard; and for Dior Institut spa.
Read more on Fathom: Love Letter to the Plaza Athénée
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Glamorous, decadent, and loaded with atmosphere, we love it for its tucked-away location, its illustrious history (Oscar Wilde died here), the underground hammam pool, and the kind staff.
Read more on Fathom: L'Ultimate Hotel
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Boutique hotel created by French designer Anne Gelbard as a tribute to Juliette Récamier, a celebrated 19th-century Parisian beauty. Amenties include in-room iMacs, free WiFi, and a notable spa.
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Christian Lacroix-designed 34-room boutique hotel with a theater set and tarot-inspired decor. The small rooms are best suited for solo travelers and rates are extremely reasonable given the style and convenient location near Saint-Germain.
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Hip boutique hotel designed by Parisian architect Jean-Philippe Nuel at a surprisingly affordable price. Great for people with more style than money.
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One of the city's grandest hotels in an outstanding location overlooking Jardins des Tuileries and close to the Louvre and rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Chef Yannick Alléno runs the exquisite three-Michelin star restaurant; Phillipe Starck designed the renovated lobby. The rooms are exquisite, elegant, tasteful, and glamorous.
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A boutique literary hotel with 26 rooms named for notable authors. Located off Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré near Palais de l'Elysée, and thus a prime location for luxury shopping. Quiet, discreet, and charming, it's the sister hotel to the beloved Pavillon de la Reine in the Marais.
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Small, traditional hotel filled with antiques on a scenic, tree-lined street. Extremely well priced, especially considering amenities like free WiFi and the central location.
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Modern, sleek, and so hip it hurts. The name derives from the Venetian glass and chandeliers found throughout the white-on-white space. High-tech gadgetry abounds, and the restaurant is a scene. If you need a break from it all, the spa has a pool and a hammam.
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Most grand hotels in Paris are opulent and showy; the Park Hyatt is discreet and understated. The palette mixes blacks and neutrals in a modern style. Amenities and service will appeal to business travelers; the gym is small but well equipped.
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A charming and intimate little hotel in a former private home. It's notable for the perfect Ming Suite, the striking Louis Vuitton elevator, an elegant Champagne bar, and a charming door man in top hat and tails.
Read more on Fathom: My Parisian Fantasy
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A 13th-century abbey converted into a 51-room boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter. The rooms are a mix of classic and modern Parisian styles. The private back garden transports you to the French countryside; the gym and Carita spa located under the old vaulted ceiling evoke medieval times.
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An elegant château located near Arc de Triomphe on the site of the first hot-air balloon airfield. A rare find with spacious rooms and large private garden. The English-style Saint James Club on-site draws a dapper crowd.
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