The Most Beautiful Boutique Hotels in Paris

Neither a luxury hotel nor a chain hotel. A Parisian boutique hotel has dozens of rooms, not hundreds, and relies entirely on its decor and location. Eight of these Paris boutique hotels, 4- and 5-star hotels, from the Trocadéro to Saint-Germain-des-Prés: glass-enclosed patios, intimate spas, rooftop terraces, and, in some cases, a view of the Eiffel Tower from the balcony.

Le Prince de Conti, the family-run boutique hotel on the Left Bank

The Monnaie de Paris, the Institut de France, the booksellers lined up along the quay… the Prince de Conti has certainly chosen his neighbors well. Housed in a 17th-century building, this 4-star boutique hotel with 23 rooms and suites is the first Left Bank location of the family-owned Paristory group, led by sisters Alexandra and Julie Marang.

23 rooms, 23 distinct styles. Wood, tapestries, heavy fabrics, and Diptyque products in the bathrooms. The 16-square-meter Deluxe rooms open onto the inner courtyard, offering views of the Monnaie and the Académie Française. Two of them are connecting rooms. The 25 m² Duplex Suite spans two levels, with a living room and chaise longue downstairs and a bedroom upstairs, featuring a large picture window facing the street; it can be opened up to its twin room—enough space for a family of six. The same goes for the 31-square-meter Terrace Suite, which features a separate living room, a sofa bed, marble finishes, a separate bathtub and shower, and a tree-lined terrace. Few Parisian boutique hotels of this size accommodate families quite as well.

The little extra? Breakfast is served in the winter garden, and there’s an “honesty bar” in the lounge where guests help themselves and keep track of their own consumption.

Prince of Conti
23 rooms and suites
8 Rue Guénégaud, 75006 Paris
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The Plaza Tour Eiffel, a family-friendly boutique hotel on the Trocadéro side

In the residential 16th arrondissement, you don’t have to go looking for the Iron Lady—she appears on her own, starting on the fifth floor. The Plaza Tour Eiffel, a 4-star boutique hotel with 41 rooms and junior suites, has reopened with a contemporary design. Golden yellow, sky blue, and light wood headboards: the decor stands in stark contrast to the beige that’s the norm in the neighborhood.

Balconies are available on certain floors. Superior Rooms (16 m²) are on the fifth and sixth floors, Deluxe Rooms (20 m²) and Junior Suites (30 m²) are on the top floor, all facing the top of the tower. For families, the 40 m² Deluxe Family Room offers a different solution: two connecting rooms, two bathrooms, and a shared private entryway. A crib is available in every room category.

Located just a short walk from the Trocadéro, on a quiet side street, this is one of the best-designed boutique hotels in Paris for groups. It has held Clef Verte certification since 2022 and features Grown Alchemist products in the bathrooms.

Plaza Tour Eiffel
41 rooms and junior suites
32 Rue Greuze, 75116 Paris
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The Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal, a 5-star boutique hotel in central Paris

A cobblestone square that the whole world has seen without always knowing its name: the Place de Valois, a recurring setting in’Emily in Paris, can be seen from most of the rooms. Located between the Louvre and the Palais-Royal, this 5-star hotel in Paris It features 59 rooms and suites in the 1st arrondissement, is a member of Small Luxury Hotels, and has been awarded the Clef Verte certification.

The options range from the 19 m² Superior Room to the 40 m² Prestige Suite, which features dual exposure and a 180-degree view of the Palais-Royal. Above that, the Eiffel Tower Suite spans the 6th and 7th floors as a 55-square-meter duplex, featuring solid oak flooring, Carrara marble, and a terrace overlooking the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. And at the very top is the Rooftop Suite: a 70-square-meter suite with a private elevator, a dining room, and a tree-lined terrace with unobstructed views of the Sacré-Cœur, the Opéra Garnier, and the city skyline.

The spa partners with Holidermie, Mélanie Huynh's holistic brand, offering a Michelin-starred hammam, a jacuzzi, and treatment rooms. The restaurant, Café 52, serves organic, seasonal cuisine. It would be hard to find a better location for a hotel of this caliber in the heart of Paris.

Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal
59 rooms and suites
4 rue de Valois, 75001 Paris
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Le Grand Powers, the 5-star boutique hotel in the Golden Triangle

Since 1920, the Grand Powers has been located in the Golden Triangle and has remained there ever since. A century later, it is one of the most beautiful 5-star boutique hotels in Paris: 50 rooms and suites that have retained their period moldings and fireplaces, but have traded patina for color—powder pink, celadon green, or blue, depending on the floor. The furniture was designed specifically for this Hotel in the center of Paris, aged brass, oak and walnut, velvet and silk. The rooms with balconies overlook the zinc-roofed buildings or the Eiffel Tower.

In the dining area, Café 52 serves Maxime Raab’s seasonal cuisine from morning to night, with a strong focus on vegetarian and vegan dishes. The Thala Spa, clad in marble from floor to ceiling, offers a jacuzzi, hammam, and personalized treatments. The Eugène lounge, meanwhile, hosts private events.

We love how they stick to their health-conscious approach from start to finish: a yoga mat in every room, and, upon arrival, an organic herbal tea or a glass of champagne with a High Environmental Value label. All just a stone’s throw from Avenue Montaigne.

Grand Powers Hotel
50 rooms and suites
52 Rue François 1er, 75008 Paris
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Brach Paris, the boutique hotel designed by Philippe Starck

A 1970s mail sorting center. That’s where Brach began. Philippe Starck had 7,000 square meters all to himself, just a few blocks from the Trocadéro, and he transformed it into one of the most unique luxury hotels in Paris. A 5-star hotel unlike anything else in the 16th arrondissement: 1930s architecture blending Bauhaus, Dada, and Surrealist influences, with wood, leather, concrete, marble, and metal. Fifty-nine rooms and six suites—some with terraces—all designed by him.

The Sports Club was modeled after the boxing clubs of the 1930s. It features a 22-meter pool, a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, and a salt cave. Next door, the treatment suites are operated by Clarins.

When it comes to dining, Brach restaurant showcases the flavors of the Mediterranean under the direction of Chef Adam Bentalha, who also oversees the first-floor terrace and the rooftop, which is open on sunny days and offers views of the city skyline and the Eiffel Tower.

A mail sorting center, then. No one would ever guess.

Brach Paris
59 rooms and 6 suites
1-7 Rue Jean Richepin, 75116 Paris
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The Hôtel de Sers, the 5-star boutique hotel on the Champs-Élysées

The Marquis de Sers had his mansion here in the 19th century. The hotel was built much later, and it has taken over the building without compromising its character: 52 rooms and suites in the Golden Triangle, between the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne. The 2025 renovation, led by architect Pascal Allaman, restored the grandeur of the spaces.

At the top of the list are three accommodations: the Eiffel Suite, the Panoramic Suite, and the Marquis’s Apartment.

The patio, above all. A glass-enclosed, landscaped courtyard right in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, where the Sers restaurant serves Stefano Stafie’s Italian-inspired cuisine—sun-kissed and seasonally focused. The S’Bar takes over in the evening, offering a more intimate atmosphere. The wellness area is operated by Calma Paris: treatments and massages in a deliberately intimate setting. This Champs-Élysées Hotel It also holds the Clef Verte certification.

A low-key version of the Golden Triangle. Rare enough to be worth noting.

Hôtel de Sers
52 rooms and suites
41 Avenue Pierre I of Serbia, 75008 Paris

Le Montalembert, Paris's first boutique hotel

Who invented the boutique hotel in Paris? The Montalembert, which opened in 1926 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. This 5-star hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés has always been a hub for the publishing world, nestled among art galleries and antique shops.

50 rooms and suites, featuring 1930s-era design elements in both materials and lighting. On the top floor, two suites offer views of the Eiffel Tower. The Musée d’Orsay and Le Bon Marché are just a few minutes’ walk away.

To mark the occasion, the hotel has created a special menu of indulgences. A «Vanille 1926» dessert at the restaurant. A «Le Centenaire» cocktail at the bar, featuring gin, violet, lemon, and champagne. And at the spa, a 100-minute body and facial treatment called «L’Essence de 1926.».

We like it when a birthday is commemorated through the menu rather than a commemorative plaque.

Montalembert Hotel
50 rooms and suites
3 rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris

The Nolinski Paris, a 5-star boutique hotel in the Opéra district

You walk up to the Nolinski just as you would walk up to someone’s home. Hand-painted clouds on the grand staircase, mirrors in the elevator, a reception desk reduced to a single block of Carrara marble. Jean-Louis Deniot designed the ascent with as much care as the arrival. Spread over six floors, the 45 rooms and suites of this hotel in the Opera District evoke the feel of a private apartment rather than a hotel room. Moldings, ceramics, heavy materials, and the play of mirrors.

The restaurant offers a chic bistro experience, featuring a modern take on French classics. In the evening, the Grand Salon takes over, serving signature cocktails and dishes to share, with the Opéra Garnier right next door. Both spaces were designed with locals and travelers alike in mind—a fact that quickly becomes apparent at aperitif time.

The Nolinski Spa myBlend offers a stark contrast to the avenue: a granite floor, warm wood paneling, candles, and a pool.

The Louvre and the Comédie-Française are within walking distance. But you still have to feel like going out.

Nolinski Paris
45 rooms and suites
16 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75001 Paris