Le Pavillon des LettresvsHotel de Montesquieu
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Daniel scores slightly better than Le Pavillon des Lettres. Hotel Daniel comes in at #29 in Paris with accolades from 12 publications such as Star Service, The Telegraph and Gayot.
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
Hotel de Montesquieu Show All Reviews
8 Rue Frederic Bastiat, entre les Champs Elysees et la rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, 75008 Paris
From $270/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"The theme in the Daniel hotel is the world of travel, with an elegant and welcoming decor of Liberty prints and decorative objects from around the globe."
Concierge
"The elegant "voyage to the Indies via the Casbah" decor of this well-mannered 26-room town-house hotel in Paris's stylish 8th Arrondissement instantly won it a worldly following."
Fodor's
"A Relais & Châteaux property, the hotel is on the more expensive side and claims to meet the standards of hospitality excellence, but service is uneven and not as warm as the interior décor." Full review
Insight Guides
"One of Paris’s newest hotels, and one of its most luxurious... it’s a lovely romantic marvel."
Oyster
4.0
"With an abundance of silks, rich fabrics, furniture from around the globe, and hand-painted wallpaper, this small property has charm to spare." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This quiet, romantic retreat may be only a five-minute walk from the towering chain stores—and the crowds that fill them—on the Champs-Élysées, but it gives the impression of a world apart." Full review
Star Service
"This boutique offering is an eclectic dynamo with a staff that provides the high octane fuel for this well-oiled period sleeper. Rates are steep, but quality keeps the value within view." Full review
Gayot
"Just a five-minute walk from the Champs-Elysées, this hotel combines the French eighteenth-century style with a pinch of Orientalism."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 26-room hotel in Paris’s stylish eighth arrondissement instantly seduces with chintz fabrics, floral wallpaper, potted orchids, and intriguing objets." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A quirky and intimate Relais & Chateaux hotel, featuring Asian-themed interiors and uniquely styled rooms with an apartment feel, near the Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower." Full review