Hotel Brighton - Esprit de FrancevsHotel Relais Saint-Germain
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Hotel Relais Saint-Germain ranks slightly better than Hotel Brighton - Esprit de France. Hotel Relais Saint-Germain comes in at #21 in Paris with praise from 11 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Fodor's.
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 Relais Saint-Germain Show All Reviews
9, Carrefour de l'Odeon, 75006 Paris
From $621/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Life never seems to stand still at the Carrefour de l'Odeon - a good reason for taking refuge in this refined hotel."
Fodor's
"Sandwiched between St-Sulpice and the Jardin du Luxembourg, this little hotel wins for location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in a 17th-century house, this hotel run by Yves and Claudine Camdeborde offers just 20 rooms." Full review
Time Out
"The rustic, wood-beamed ceilings remain intact at the Relais Saint-Germain, a 17th-century hotel bought and renovated by much-acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde." Full review
Star Service
"This lodging offers a heady dose of joie de vivre in a vibrant neighborhood. Couples and laid-back tourists will enjoy the offerings here, amid the energetic and authentic bustle of the Latin Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"What rave reports this elegant top-end hotel with flowerboxes and baby-pink awning gets, and for good reason."
Oyster
4.0
"On-site restaurant Le Comptoir is a destination unto itself, and guests get priority when booking one of its coveted tables." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel blends quaint Parisian style with a just-like-home atmosphere." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Engaging hotel situated on the lively Carrefour de l’Odéon, stylishly transformed from a 17th-century townhouse and renovated by acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde and his wife, Claudine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Warm service, good eats, and plenty of Gallic charm make this a fast favorite with guests seeking an authentic slice of Paris." Full review