Located in the Marais district, this is a great base for first-time visitors with plenty of atmosphere. A short stroll away, you'll find the Musée Picasso and Musée Carnavalet, devoted to the history of Paris.
You're in the 3rd arrondissement at the junction of rue de Poitou and rue de Saintonge; the nearest Métro station is St-Sébastien-Frossart.
By plane: London or Manchester to Paris Charles de Gaulle takes 1 hour 15 minutes, after which, it's a 50-minute drive to the hotel. Paid parking available nearby. Book flights to Paris.
By train: London to Paris Gare du Nord takes 2 hours 20 minutes, after which, it's a 15-minute drive to the hotel. Book trains to Paris.
Fashion designer Christian Lacroix created this zany showpiece in 2005 and his designs have a joyous energy. While boutique hotels have moved on since then, this is an intimate and interesting base.
Being a boutique hotel, there aren't too many facilities, but free bikes can be hired. Guests looking to pamper themselves can book massage and beauty treatmentsat the nearby Spa de la Reine by Codage, which is part of a larger sister hotel, Pavillon de la Reine.
- Honesty bar
- Café
- Board games
- Family-friendly
- Free bike hire
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms can be found in two adjoining buildings, although some are rather small. Rooms are individually-designed by Christian Lacroix and are awash with colour, with wild wallpapers and sumptuous furnishings.
Room types: Comfort, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suite
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, coffee-making facilities, bottled water, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi
In addition to the honesty bar (open until midnight), cocktails are available in the evenings (Thursday to Saturday only). Breakfast can be ordered in-room or taken in the intimate restaurant. Breakfast rolls are served until 10.30am, other options include a fine selection of cheese, charcuterie, yoghurt and pastries. There are plenty of good restaurants nearby and the hotel staff will help make reservations.
Dining room: cosy seating, intimate setting. Open daily for breakfast, 7-10:30am.
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