Hotel Brighton - Esprit de FrancevsHotel Montalembert
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Montalembert is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Brighton - Esprit de France. Hotel Montalembert has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 12 reviews including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Hotel Brighton - Esprit de France
218 rue de Rivoli, 01 Arr., 75001 Paris
From $192/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"An elegant hotel, dating back to the late nineteenth century, with faux marble columns in the reception area and airy, high-ceilinged rooms."
Fodor's
"A few of Paris' most prestigious palace hotels face the Tuileries... while the Brighton sits on the same prime real estate... it offers visitors a privileged stay for a fraction of the price." Full review
Insight Guides
"Recently restored, this hotel has several rooms that overlook the Jardin des Tuileries, and a reception area awash with gilt, marble and glass chandeliers."
DK Eyewitness
"A real insiders’ location, the Brighton provides a much-sought after Rivoli address without the sky-high prices."
Time Out
"With several rooms overlooking the Tuileries gardens, the Brighton is great value, so book well ahead for a room with a view." Full review
Star Service
"Its biggest appeal, aside from location, is its relatively low prices in a neighborhood of heavy-lifters such as its next-door neighbor, the ultraluxe Meurice." Full review
Frommer's
"Did someone say “view”? How about a panorama of the Louvre and the Tuileries gardens from your bed?" Full review
Hotel Montalembert Show All Reviews
3 Rue de Montalembert, 7th Arr., 75007 Paris
From $345/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"It has very pleasant guestrooms. Some are decorated in Louis-Philippe style, and the majority, in a chic and contemporary style bearing the hallmark of Christian Liaigre."
Frommer's
"Frette linens decorate roomy beds topped with cabana-stripe duvets that crown deluxe French mattresses, and bathrooms boast L'Occitane products." Full review
Concierge
"Even though the boutique hotel concept is no longer novel, and a night here will set you back... it's a refreshing alternative... and a good base for imagining yourself as a 21st-century Parisian."
Oyster
4.0
"This oh-so-chic boutique hotel in the heart of Saint Germain's shopping district has 56 rooms and suites in a Parisian house-like setting." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Hôtel Montalembert is located in the Saint Germain des Prés area of Paris, near the Musée du Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Situated in the heart of the publishing district, this fashionable hotel combines modernity and timeless elegance."
Star Service
"Near the busy Rue du Bac in the 7th arrondissement, this hotel is a short walk from the atmospheric Boulevard St." Full review
Gayot
"Restored to its original splendor, this 1926 Left Bank hotel sports luxurious materials (marble, ebony, sycamore, leather) and designer fabrics and linens."
Time Out
"Grace Leo-Andrieu's impeccable boutique hotel is a benchmark of quality and service." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This Left Bank legend in Paris's Saint-Germain art and literature heartland has been revitalised, bringing in more light and fluidity, while keeping the charm of its grand aura." Full review