Le Pavillon des LettresvsBel Ami Hotel
Both Bel Ami Hotel and Le Pavillon des Lettres are rated highly by experts. On balance, Bel Ami Hotel ranks slightly higher than Le Pavillon des Lettres. Bel Ami Hotel comes in at 84 with approval from 11 sources such as Time Out, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Le Pavillon des Lettres
12 rue des Saussaies, 75008 Paris
From $204/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Andersen, named after Danish tale teller Hans Christian, is under the eaves on the sixth floor and has gorgeous city views, including a perfect snapshot of the Eiffel Tower."
Travel + Leisure
"Paris’s 2010-opened Pavillon des Lettres... pays homage to Voltaire himself, along with 25 other writers who were the inspiration for this chic hotel on a quiet street in the Eighth Arrondissement." Full review
Time Out
"Across the river from the historic literary hub of the Left Bank, the Pavillon des Lettres welcomes Moleskine-carrying travellers on a quiet street, secluded from the nearby Champs-Elysées." Full review
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The hotel offers three room categories, but be sure to ask for one facing the Eiffel Tower for an exceptional view from your balcony, where you have more elbow room to pen some of your finest work.
Star Service
"This is an interesting choice, especially for the literary- minded, and its chic retro-1920s and limited public facilities blend nicely in a much-prized location." Full review
Gayot
"Paris ranks among the world's top literary cities, which makes us wonder: why aren't there more hotels like this one in The City of Light?"
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 26-room sister hotel to the delightful Pavillon de la Reine conjures a chic take on la vie bohème." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl boutique property in Paris's 8th Arrondissement puts an energetic spin on contemporary decor and receives accolades for its design and attentive staff." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This dinky boutique hotel, themed around literature, offers an elegant haven in the heart of Paris’ upscale 8th arrondissement. Expect a warm welcome and cosy, comfortable rooms." Full review
Frommer's
"The theme here, however, is literature. Each of the 26 exquisite rooms is designated by a different letter and linked to a famous author...room design is serenely hip: The colors are sober." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Styled as a literary hotel, each of its twenty-six rooms named for a well-known author...its quietly elegant contemporary interiors are inviting enough for curling up with a good book" Full review
Bel Ami Hotel Show All Reviews
7-11 rue Saint Benoit, 6th Arr., 75006 Paris
From $282/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"The hotel will suit guests looking for a chic, urban ambience."
Frommer's
"This four-star hotel was designed expressly to appeal to fashion-conscious patrons in the heart of the Left Bank cafe district." Full review
Concierge
"It's booked pretty much year-round by European business and media types who care more about chic and convenience than space."
Fodor's
"Rates for lodging and dining reflect the hotel's reliance on clients who want to see, be seen, and are willing to pay the steep prices to do so." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Inspired by literature, art, and the bustling Saint Germain des Prés district of Paris, the Bel Ami hotel appeals to chic travelers visiting the city’s Left Bank." Full review
Gayot
"Built in a former eighteenth-century printing factory and located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, this understated hotel boasts a pared-down and colorful décor."
Not For Tourists
"Perfect boutique hotel in the Marais."
The Telegraph
7.0
"A five-star magnet for wealthy couples on city breaks, artsy types, and groups of friends doing cocktails or brunch, in the bohemian Rive Gauche." Full review
Star Service
"On the Left Bank, this centrally located 6th arrondissement hotel offers a breadth of facilities that the surrounding B&Bs can only dream of." Full review
Time Out
"Throughout the hotel are constant reminders of the building’s past: from industrial-style objects to books which resided in the numerous libraries of the hotel. " Full review