5 Charming Paris Hotels That We Love & Recommend

The comfortable & charming Paris hotels we recommend offer many extra touches — like French soaps in the bathrooms, a turn-down service, chocolates left on your pillow, and dazzling views. Or perhaps terraces, tea rooms, an art room or a courtyard.

You may find a glass of champagne waiting in your Art Deco room. You may take a break at the in-house spa for a facial. Or you may ask your concierge to plan an art walk. Charming Paris hotels are renowned for their extra-special services. Located in great neighborhoods like Luxembourg, Saint Germain and Parc Monceau these charming hotels in Paris put you in the center of things.

Hotel La Belle Juliette

This relatively new 4-star hotel is a complete makeover of the old Hotel Ferrandi and is in a great 6th Arrondissement location, in one of our favourite quartiers.

Elegantly designed rooms, an indoor pool and a stellar address in Saint-Germain put this at the top of the charming Paris hotels list. Traveler reviews call this charming Paris hotel "gorgeously decorated" and say "the spa is too good to be true". Along with all that charm is a restaurant, room service, and air conditioning. You're close to all of the best of Saint-Germain and Montparnasse.

Our Rating — Superb
• 92 Rue Du Cherche Midi
• 6th Arrondissement

Hotel des Academies et des Arts

Also in the 6th, up by Boulevard de Port-Royal, is this charming hotel that is distinctly dedicated to the creative arts! It's not wonder it was a Travelers' Choice Winner. There's an art room, a courtyard, and each spacious room has its own unique design along with video and music on demand.

In the afternoon you can have tea and a Pierre Herme macarons in the Chez Charlotte tearoom or take a break in the Wellness Center for a massage or facial. When you're rested the staff can arrange a visit to nearby art studios. The Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art is close by, and one of our favourite oyster places, Le Bar à Huitres, is across the street!

Our Rating —Highly Rated Plus
• 15 Rue De La Grande Chaumière
• 6th Arrondissement

Hotel Francois 1er

"After 18 trips to Paris, I finally found this little gem", enthused a recent visitor to this Paris hotel that we also like. This elegant place is just off Champs Elysées, and pretty much right behind the Louis Vuitton flagship store. But even if you're not into Louis' offerings, the neighborhood and location are excellent.

You're near the Arc de Triomphe; the Seine; Palais de Tokyo, home of the Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris; and the Grand Palais. Did we mention the shopping?

It's the little details that make this one of the best boutique hotels in Paris — a glass of champagne, a bottle of water in the evening with chocolate, and the weather forecast on your pillow! By the way, "1er" means "1st" — first.

Our Rating — Superb
• 7 Rue Magellan
• 8th Arrondissement

Hotel Ares Eiffel

Another Paris boutique hotel, featuring 40 stylishly decorated rooms with state-of-the-art extras. It's close to Montparnasse, Saint Germain as as well as Musée d'Orsay.

The large rooms are a wonderful combination of baroque and contemporary decor — elegant and comfortable. Each room is equipped with a Bang & Olufsen TV, sumptuous Italian furniture, and spacious bathrooms with Versace tile. "The best little hotel in Paris!" one traveler calls it.

Our Rating — Superb
• 7 Rue du Général de Larminat
• 15th Arrondissement

Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe

This Hilton hotel has been redone, scrubbed and spruced until it shines. It's been completely made over with Art Deco touches, a spectacular spa, and air conditioning. It's easy walking distance to the very charming Parc de Monceau and the attractions of central Paris.

Ask for a suite with a terrace for a dazzling view of Paris, then relax in the hotel spa with sauna, steam room, a hydrotonic bath with massaging jet showers.

Our Rating — Highly Rated
• 57 Rue de Courcelles
• 8th Arrondissement