Hotel Monte Cristo, Paris

Hotel Monte Cristo - A 4-star Latin Quarter hotel with rum bar, pool, and exotic decor

Located in Paris's 5th arrondissement near the Jardin des Plantes, Hotel Monte Cristo features 46 rooms and 4 suites styled as ship cabins with voyage-inspired decor. The 15-meter indoor pool is surrounded by exotic plants and Asian-inspired design elements. The property's Bar 1802 houses France's largest rum collection with over 1000 varieties, while the RHUM Bar offers exclusive hotel-branded spirits. Guest rooms range from 17-258.5 ft² and include air conditioning, soundproofing, and luxury bathrooms with earthenware and terrazzo finishes. This Paris hotel provides continental breakfast featuring Kodama teas and Terres de Café coffee. Additional amenities include a sauna, massage treatment room, and three exercise bikes. The Monte Cristo sits minutes from historic Rue Mouffetard's cafes and shops, with the Sorbonne University and Luxembourg Gardens nearby.

Pros

Bar 1802 is ranked as the 66th best bar globally

Custom-blended scents created exclusively for the property

Pool access included with each overnight stay (45-minute sessions)

Located on a quiet street while remaining central

Cons

Three exercise bikes make for a limited gym facility

Pool requires advance time slot booking