A 17th-century private residence that, according to the property, belonged to Louis XIV’s architect: that is what the Hôtel des Saints Pères Paris is today. This 4-star hotel is at 65, Rue des Saints-Pères, in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and has a garden and lounges. It is a good fit if you are interested in sleeping in a historic Left Bank building.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the 6th arrondissement. The Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre and the Luxembourg Gardens are each about a 15-minute walk away.
You can reach Notre-Dame and Gare Montparnasse in about 25 minutes on foot, and the Centre Pompidou in about 30. The Eiffel Tower is 2.6 km away: if you would rather not walk, use the Métro or a taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms combine period furniture with modern equipment: satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a minibar and air conditioning. The bathroom is private, with a shower or bath and a hairdryer.
The shared areas include a lounge, a dining room and a garden. There is room service, and breakfast can be buffet, continental or served in the room.
Who it suits
- Anyone drawn to historic buildings and classic decor.
- Guests who want a garden to sit in when they get back to the hotel.
- Travellers who will walk between Orsay, the Louvre and Luxembourg.
Good to know
You can arrive between 14:00 and 00:00; the room must be vacated before 12:00. A restaurant open for lunch and dinner, a gym and a 24-hour reception are not listed. On the same street, a few numbers down, is the Hotel Pas De Calais. You will find more similar hotels under 4-star hotels.