L'Hotel, Paris

L'Hotel - A 20-room historic boutique hotel with Michelin-starred dining and private hammam pool in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Located on Rue des Beaux-Arts in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this 5-star Paris hotel occupies Oscar Wilde's last residence. L'Hotel features 20 individually designed rooms by Jacques Garcia, adorned with elaborate wall moldings, chandeliers, and leopard print accents. The property houses a one Michelin-starred Le Restaurant overlooking a picturesque terrace, and Wilde's Lounge serving cocktails until 1 AM. A private subterranean hammam pool with steam room is available by appointment at no extra charge. Each room includes a minibar, iPod docking station, and Green & Spring bath products. The bathrooms showcase patterned marble floors and enclosed bathtubs. L'Hotel sits 5 minutes from Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey and 10 minutes from Musée d'Orsay, surrounded by independent galleries and cafés like La Palette.

Pros

Historic guest roster includes Salvador Dali, Elizabeth Taylor, Jim Morrison, and Serge Gainsbourg

Weekly Les Jeudi du Jazz events feature live music and cocktails

The signature restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine with dishes like crab with yuzu mousse

Rooms offer unique themes ranging from Japanese-inspired to Belle Epoque

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Orly Airport

Limited room capacity with only 20 accommodations available