HOTEL BAUME PARIS This newly-renovated four-star boutique hotel enjoys a great location, on a quiet street near the Odéon-Théâtre de l’Europe, in the heart of the 6th arrondissement. This portion of the Left Bank still boasts an alluring authenticity and it’s just a quick stroll to the Jardin du Luxembourg or the bustling Boulevard Saint-Germain. Inspired by the glamour of the 1930s, the renovation channels Art Deco and the designers’ attention to detail is evidenced in the high-quality furnishings, comfortable beds, clever selection of fabrics and colours, and ultra-smart bathrooms. The materials utilised are tactile and interesting – shot silk, satin, exotic dark woods, black lacquers and brightly coloured leathers. There’s no restaurant on site but there is a breakfast buffet and


The Hotel Baume Paris boasts Art Deco interiors by Thibaut Fron and Thierry Martin


a leafy garden terrace. An added plus is the helpful and friendly staff. A hot tip is that the ‘best room in the house’ is the suite at the very top of the hotel, which boasts its very own roof terrace. Tel: +33 1 53 10 28 50 Email: reservation@ hotelbaume.com


www.baume-hotel-paris.com


HOTEL CRAYON ROUGE Situated smack dab in the heart of the 1st arrondissement, not far from the Louvre, the Musée de l’Orangerie and the gardens of the Palais-Royal, the Hotel Crayon Rouge opened last summer. Behind a double-fronted façade on the Rue Croix des Petits Champs, you’ll find an explosion of


colour across 17 guest rooms. The design aesthetic is artistic and playful, featuring vintage furniture, pretty wallpaper and cool retro touches aplenty, such as decorative rotary phones in seemingly every hue. In the spirit of a maison d’hôtes, there’s an open kitchen where guests sit together around a large communal table, to partake in the copious breakfast buffet. In the evening, this transforms into a wine bar where you can taste wines paired with cheese and charcuterie. If you’re travelling alone and wish to stay in central Paris, the hotel’s cocoon-like single rooms are a great, reasonably-priced option. In addition, the entire hotel can be hired privately, which is perfect if you’re planning a major celebration. Tel: +33 1 42 36 54 19 Email: contact@hotelcrayon.com www.hotelcrayonrouge.com


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The striking lobby of the Hotel Crayon Rouge, which features a pleasingly playful and artistic approach to design throughout its 17 guest rooms and open kitchen/wine bar


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