Hotel Litteraire Arthur Rimbaud, BW Signature Collection, Paris

Hotel Litteraire Arthur Rimbaud, BW Signature Collection - A literary-themed Paris hotel with a Rimbaud-inspired ceiling mural and rare art collection

Located on a quiet pedestrian street in the 10th Arrondissement's theater district, this literature-focused Paris hotel showcases the life and works of Arthur Rimbaud through art and artifacts. The entrance hall features Jean Aubertin's painted ceiling inspired by 'Le Bateau ivre,' alongside Ernest Pignon-Ernest's rare full-length portrait of Rimbaud. Hotel Litteraire Arthur Rimbaud houses a 500-book library with first editions and art bindings displayed in showcases. Each of the 42 rooms contains original watercolors by Jean Aubertin reflecting Rimbaldian poems. The property offers a 24/7 fitness center in its vaulted cellar, a ground-floor bar serving absinthe tastings, and an organic breakfast buffet featuring Dammann teas and homemade pastries. The hotel stands 0.3 miles from Chateau d'Eau and provides direct metro access to the Latin Quarter via Strasbourg Saint-Denis station. Hotel Litteraire Arthur Rimbaud, BW Signature Collection is a 20-minute walk from Châtelet-Les Halles RER.

Pros

Houses a curated collection of rare manuscripts, art pieces and period objects

Each floor themed around different periods of Rimbaud's poetry

Dedicated coworking space available for daily or half-day use

Ground floor features multilingual library with 500 books

Cons

Restaurant only operates Tuesday through Friday

Limited bar service hours compared to full-service hotels