Le Pavillon des LettresvsHotel Westminster
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel Westminster scores marginally higher than Le Pavillon des Lettres. Hotel Westminster ranks #44 in Paris with recommendations from 7 reviews such as Star Service, Gayot and Oyster.
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 Westminster
13, rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
From $180/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
Star
"The Celadon becomes the Petit Celadon at the weekend, with a simplified menu and more relaxed service."
Fodor's
"On one of the most prestigious streets in Paris, between the Opéra and Place Vendôme, this former inn was built in the mid-19th century and happily retains its old-world feel." Full review
Gayot
"This attractive mid-size luxury hotel is advantageously situated near the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre."
Oyster
4.0
"In a location that's convenient for both tourists and business travelers, it provides luxury accommodations and a level of service comparable to its five-star neighbors." Full review
Star Service
"Between the Mercure Paris Opera Garnier and Hotel Stendhal Place Vendome Paris, and a few doors from the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome, this property in the 2nd arrondissement remains a Parisian classic." Full review
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Tip: avoid rooms in the -05 series: These are the smallest in the house.
Lonely Planet
"At this Parisian classic, 80% of the rooms are decorated in historical styles (Louis XV and Louis XVI to Napoleon III and Regency), with richly patterned wallpaper and curtains, while 20% have a streamlined, contemporary decor." Full review
Time Out
"The building was once a private townhouse but became a hotel in 1905 and following a welcome makeover in 2015, it now boasts 101 rooms, comprising 80 rooms and 21 suites." Full review