Oscar Wilde spent his last days here, according to the property, and L’Hôtel Paris keeps that history as its signature. It is a 5-star hotel with an indoor pool and a hammam in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in the 6th arrondissement, for anyone who wants a hotel with personality near the museums.
Location and getting around
The Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay are about a 10-minute walk away. Notre-Dame cathedral and the Luxembourg Gardens are about 20 minutes on foot, as is the Centre Pompidou. The Opéra Garnier is about half an hour away: if you are going to a performance, you may prefer the Métro or a taxi to get back.
Rooms and facilities
Each room is decorated individually, in a Baroque style. All have air conditioning, a sitting area and a dressing room. The equipment includes:
- a flat-screen TV and a DVD player;
- a minibar and an iPod dock;
- internet access.
To relax after walking, the hotel has an indoor pool and a hammam. Breakfast is continental.
Who it suits
- Readers and literature lovers drawn to the history of Oscar Wilde.
- Couples who want the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay on foot.
- A good fit if you fancy a swim at the hotel after a day of sightseeing.
Good to know
You can register between 15:00 and midnight, with photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is between 10:00 and 12:00. There is no restaurant of its own listed, so you will need to go out for lunch and dinner. You have more places to stay in the Paris guide.