The Chess Hotel, Paris

The Chess Hotel - A design-focused boutique hotel near Palais Garnier with contemporary art installations

Located steps from Chaussée d'Antin-La Fayette metro station, this Paris hotel showcases designs by Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier featuring oak, linen, and Carrara marble finishes. The Chess Hotel's lobby displays contemporary artwork, including Victor Ash street art and a monumental mural by Cyprien Chabert extending from the second floor to the roof. Guest rooms incorporate checkerboard patterns and custom furnishings from the Gilles and Boissier collection. The property offers a D-Vine wine tasting machine, organic breakfast with farm-sourced products, and a bar serving champagne and cocktails from 11 AM. Located 0.3 miles from Opera Garnier, the hotel is surrounded by the Madeleine district, Bourse, Grands Boulevards, and iconic Montmartre neighborhood.

Pros

Contemporary art installations by renowned artists like Victor Ash and Cyprien Chabert adorn public spaces

Custom furnishings from the designers' exclusive collection feature in all rooms

D-Vine wine tasting machine provides perfectly temperature-controlled grand cru wines

Farm-sourced organic breakfast ingredients with fresh-baked breads and pastries

Cons

Some street noise from surrounding busy thoroughfares may be noticeable

Limited on-site dining options with bar service only starting at 11 AM