La Bourdonnais, a 4-star hotel just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower

At the end of the avenue stands the Eiffel Tower; behind the door lies a journey around the world. Reopened this spring after a complete renovation, this boutique hotel A 4-star hotel in 7th arrondissement that captures the spirit of an 18th-century explorer in the heart of Paris’s most photographed neighborhood.

One avenue, two monuments

Avenue de la Bourdonnais, near the Champ-de-Mars: on one side, the view stretches straight toward the Eiffel Tower; on the other, the golden dome of Les Invalides glistens. This is postcard Paris—the kind where people take selfies at the foot of the Tower. And yet, at 111–113, behind a facade still wrapped in scaffolding for a facelift, this address offers a more understated experience. The Eiffel Tower is about a ten-minute walk away, the École Militaire metro station (Line 8) is just a few streets over, and the tourist hubbub fades away the moment you step through the door.

Home as a Travel Journal

Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais, an 18th-century naval officer and explorer, lent his name to the avenue; he now sets the tone for this hotel near the Eiffel Tower. Reopened on April 11, 2026, following a complete renovation, the 53 rooms and suites (ranging from 12 to 33 m2), six of which offer a view of the tower, read like a travel log bridging East and West: exotic wildlife sketched on the walls, shades of beige and straw, natural materials, and vintage trunks placed here and there as a playful touch. Seven room categories, ranging from the Single to the Junior Suite, embody this taste for faraway places without ever veering into pastiche. The hotel is part of Inwood Hotels, a family-owned collection with properties stretching from Bordeaux to Cannes, including Cap d’Antibes.

What grounds it in 2026 rather than in nostalgia? Terre de Mars eco-labeled guest amenities, the in-house app built into the TV, and an eco-label certification promoted without fanfare.

Rooms with a View, Overnight Stay

Ask for an Executive Eiffel Tower Room. In these 18 to 23 m² rooms, designed like an «explorer’s cabin,» the window frames the ’Grande Dame,” and as the hours pass, the colors shift from gray to pink and then to the gold of the lights. It’s a spectacle that almost makes going out unnecessary. When evening falls, the experience simply takes on a different atmosphere: you head down to the Minuit Express, the lead car of the’luxury hotel, tucked away behind an unassuming door that people only whisper about. This cocktail bar, shaped like a stationary train, traverses three continents—the Old Continent, the Far East, and the Americas—from the bar car to the cozy alcoves, under the guidance of Mahdi Provost, a bartender-storyteller who puts a new spin on the classics from Tuesday through Sunday, open until 1 a.m. on weekends. Here, you can nibble on food pairings scheduled for each stopover, and you can reserve a private compartment for an evening away from prying eyes. A trip around the world without leaving the 7th arrondissement: it’s hard to imagine a more beautiful way to end a day in Paris.

La Bourdonnais
111–113 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, Paris 7th arrondissement
53 rooms and suites
École Militaire Metro Station (Line 8); Eiffel Tower is about a 10-minute walk away
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