Small Luxury Hotels in Paris can be very special. Pick one of the best ones and your romantic stay will be so much more memorable. Be it walks along the River Seine, shopping on the Champs Élysées, admiring art at the Louvre or kissing at the top of the Eiffel Tower, with Valentines not far away, you have the perfect excuse to take that trip to Paris.
In this article, I have picked out some of the best small luxury hotels in Paris. Each one is individual and the best in its class and I would love to share my finds with you.
Hotel Da Vinci
Does sleeping in a room containing an unfinished work that might just be the famous Gioconda, by Leonardo da Vinci, appeal? Then the Hôtel Da Vinci is the small luxury hotel to pick. Located conveniently on the Left Bank, near the Louvre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, take a journey into the heart of the Renaissance with Leonardo da Vinci who forms the basis of the decoration throughout the hotel. The Mona Lisa was hidden in this very building for three nights in 1911 after it had been stolen from the Louvre.
Rooms are decorated with period features, such as a caqueteuse chair, or a dressing room with curved features reminiscent of the wardrobes of the period. Almost half the rooms have balconies. Some look out over the hotel patio, a haven of peace and quiet, while others, overlooking the Rue des Saints-Pères, afford a glimpse of the Louvre nearby. The Mona Lisa room is the one to book if it is available. Situated on the ground floor, this is the room that contains the unfinished work mentioned above. The Inventions rooms pay tribute to Leonardo da Vinci’s innovative genius. At the head of the bed, there are frescoes taken from some of his best-known technical drawings. The colors recall those used in his studies, while — in keeping with his Italian origins – the blown-glass ochre lighting was produced in Venice. Book your own private pool session in the small mosaic-lined pool and enjoy breakfast or an afternoon expresso at Café Da Vinci, with decoration inspired by the oldest and most famous café in Venice, Caffè Florian. Prices start at €333 EUR per night
Hotel Dupond-Smith
Located in heart of Paris’s wonderful Marais quarter, the five-star Hotel Dupond-Smith is the height of luxury and style and just a 5-minute walk from the metro, 10 minutes from Notre Dame, 20 minutes from the River Seine, and a scenic 1-hour stroll to the Eiffel Tower. Eight rooms are split into three types. Alias (their luxury version of a standard room), Incognito (a more superior style room), and finally Intuitu (beautifully designed and decorated private suites). The Alias rooms offer a generous 20 m² of lounging capacity with a king-size or twin single beds, ergonomic desk, wardrobe, bathroom with a rain shower and one even has its own little balcony! The larger Incognito rooms are either hidden away in the eaves of this enchanting building or are lower down with small private terraces to take in the fresh air and watch the world go by. Finally, the 30+ m² Intuitu Private Suites, some with private balcony, include more extravagant design features like an entrance alcove, dressing room, bar, and lounge area, in addition to a separate luxurious bedroom area and bathroom with bath and rain shower.
All rooms benefit from air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, safe, your own personal espresso coffee machine, a selection of Kusmi teas and herbal teas, minibar, iPod Station, bathrobes, slippers, and last but by no means least – toiletries from the gorgeous Parisian Perfume House: Diptyque. Beds are deliciously comfy and in spite of being right in the middle of busy Marais, you won’t hear a thing from the street as the windows are double glazed. Although there is no restaurant or bar in the hotel, you are just a short stroll from some amazing Parisian cafes, bistros, bars, and restaurants. The Hotel does offer an excellent breakfast that can be served in your room or can be taken in the ground-floor lobby and it is available all day long. Prices start at €323 EUR per night.
Hotel Eugene En Ville
This contemporary four-star boutique hotel and the centrally located luxury hotel can be found between Montmartre and Opera. Here, quintessential Parisian style mixes with contemporary design and quirky charm. Fantastical candelabras and exciting artwork can be found in every corner, exhibited on rich carpeting and lit by magnificent lighting structures. The 66 rooms and suites are simple, yet stylish with comfy beds, iPod dock, LED TV with 64 multilingual channels, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and complimentary mineral water. Superior Rooms offer added luxury and their own private (40m²) terrace. Deluxe Rooms are the most spacious and luxurious of all and also offer a Nespresso coffee machine. Eugine’s Cantine offers a contemporary atmosphere, quirky wooden seating, and hearty meals like steak tartar and sharing plates including charcuteries, french cheeses, and smoked salmon. There are plenty of local bars, restaurants, and bistros nearby. Dine in the Montmartre or for a more local gastro experience head to SoPi (South of Pigalle), to enjoy Parisien culinary delights. Prices start at €261 EUR per night.
Hotel Le Pradey
Perfectly located on the right bank of the Seine, between the Louvre and the rue St-Honoré fashion district, this four-star boutique hotel offers 28 striking rooms designed to encapsulate the stone, concrete, wood, and zinc roofs of Paris. The 5th-floor suites, decorated by Hermès, offer handcrafted leather furnishings, and balconies with views to the pretty Tuileries gardens at the end of the street. The Cabaret and Opéra suites are inspired by the Moulin Rouge and Opéra Garnier. The mezzanine lounge has a 50’s look and has an honesty bar so that you can help yourself to drinks and snacks. Enjoy their tasty continental breakfast in the vaulted cellar or grab a coffee, juice, and croissant up on the mezzanine. If all the sightseeing gets too much, relax in the pretty Tuileries Gardens just down the street from the hotel. Prices start at €219 EUR per night.
Hôtel Les Matins de Paris & Spa
This cozy four-star boutique hotel is located in the 9th Arrondissement, near the famous Moulin Rouge and a few minutes walk from Montmartre and the Sacred Heart (which you can actually see from the balcony of the Deluxe rooms). The hotel is also just a 15-minute walk from Galeries Lafayette for shopping and the Paris Opera. In the immediate vicinity, you will find peaceful backroads packed full of small, cutesy shops.
The hotel features an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a spa tub are available along with free Wi-Fi. Other amenities include a steam room, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. All 33 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers and LED TVs with satellite channels, along with minibars, premium bedding, and rainfall showers. Hôtel Les Matins de Paris is the ideal location for a walking tour of Paris and if your legs wear out, you are close to three metro lines and bus stops.
Some of these hotels also feature in our best boutique hotels in Paris article.
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