Hotel Litteraire Le Swann, BW Premier Collection, Paris

Hotel Litteraire Le Swann, BW Premier Collection - A Marcel Proust-themed literary hotel with Art Deco design and Belle Époque charm in Paris's 8th arrondissement

Located in the historically Proustian district of Plaine Monceau, this 4-star Paris hotel features 80 individually themed rooms named after characters from Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time'. Hotel Litteraire Le Swann, BW Premier Collection showcases original Proust-related works, rare book collections, and manuscripts throughout its six floors. Each room includes a Nespresso machine, iPad/Pod docking station, desk with reading light, and strategically placed power outlets. The Jacques Guérin room serves continental breakfast under an Art-Deco glass roof, while Swann's Bar offers Proust-themed cocktails in a Belle Époque setting. A multilingual library houses 500 books, including rare editions in languages ranging from Mandarin to Lithuanian. The property sits 656.2 ft from Europe metro station and 0.5 miles from Haussmann-Saint-Lazare, providing direct access to major landmarks like the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe.

Pros

Features an extensive collection of original Proust manuscripts and artwork

Sound shower installations broadcast excerpts from 'In Search of Lost Time'

Japanese paper chandeliers and Art Deco architectural elements create period ambiance

Multilingual library includes rare editions and art bindings

Cons

Located between busy thoroughfares which can create ambient noise

12.5 miles distance from Orly Airport requires extended travel time