The 6 quirkiest (and coolest) boutique hotels in Paris

If you’re looking for something a bit out of the ordinary in a Parisian hotel, you’re in luck: the boutique hotel concept has gained popularity in recent years as the hotel industry competes with apartment rental services for the attention of visitors. and Euros Rather than simply offering luxurious amenities and conveniences, these hotels are built around unusual and fantastic themes, from photography to history, magic and ice bars, which are almost guaranteed to turn a stay into an unusual and fun experience. . As long as you don’t mind a little camp and kitsch here and there, and enjoy themed decor taken to whimsical extremes, a stay at one of these 6 quirky and cool design hotels in Paris will help inject a little color and whimsy into. your next trip to the French capital.

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OFF Paris Seine

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Given that the River Seine is the historic heart and soul of Paris, what could be cooler and more environmentally friendly than staying in a hotel that literally floats on the world-famous river? The only hotel of its kind in the capital, the OFF is moored near the Gare d’Austerlitz train station, between the right and left banks of the city. With an elegant and contemporary design, the hotel has 54 rooms, including four luxury suites, a plunge pool and a marina, perfect for water lovers. All rooms, which are distributed across the lower and upper decks of the ship, offer views of the Seine, from different angles and with various advantages over Parisian monuments, including Notre Dame Cathedral. The distinctive interior path was designed by renowned architect Gérard Ronzatti.

The cocktail bar, with a bright and elegant Scandinavian design, serves drinks, tapas, cheeses and charcuterie dishes in the evening; You can enjoy breakfast and brunch during the day, while enjoying the scenery.

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Secret Design Hotel in Paris

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Is Paris one of your secret obsessions, or not so secret? Do you love splashing walls at home and at work with pictures of the city’s most beloved places, or do you enjoy reading all about its developments over many centuries? If so, this quirky 4-star design hotel located on a quiet stretch of the 9th arrondissement near Place de Clichy is an excellent choice. Thematically centered around the French capital, with each of the six luxurious rooms corresponding to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks and historical periods, the emphasis here is on comfort and quality crossed with whimsical and creative design. The owners have accomplished a difficult feat: creating a charming and attractive concept rather than overtly kitsch.

Two of the most sumptuous rooms, the Musee d’Orsay and the Trocadero, have full Jacuzzis with ambient lighting control, for an extra relaxing stay. The Orsay-themed room is dominated by clock designs that allude to the museum’s huge ornate black clock, dating from the time the facility served as a train station. Meanwhile, the Trocadero room features art deco elements and an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of the majestic Palais de Chaillot.

The Eiffel Tower-themed Standard Room, dedicated to Paris’s most famous landmark, is a little less luxurious, but still offers plenty of high-end amenities. Guests enjoy a bathrobe and slippers, controlled mood lighting, a large flat-screen LED TV, a minibar, and a spacious bathtub equipped with jets for a spa-like experience. The hotel also houses a sauna on the ground floor and a hammer (steam room).

Full breakfast is included in the room rates and is served in the pleasant dining room on the ground floor, which also serves as a bar and restaurant in the evening. The staff is warm and welcoming, and this is a four-star accommodation option that offers comfort without hassle or excessive formality, a refreshing combination for a city like Paris.

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Declic Hotel

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This artsy, but decidedly whimsical and entertaining boutique hotel, located in the historic Montmartre neighborhood, is a great choice for anyone harboring a passion for photography, astronomy, or both.

Each of the 18 air-conditioned rooms at the 4-star hotel immerses visitors in the historical techniques of photography, offering an unusual backdrop for a stay in Paris. The black and white rooms feature anonymous black and white portraits, while the eight “Stargazer” rooms will win over anyone with fond childhood memories of star stickers or early telescope kits – a deep purple starry sky and black adorns the ceiling, and the bedding and curtains are adorned with sparkles. The effect is childish and more than a little kitsch, but in the best way.

The nine luxury suites take the fun concept even further, with experimental and interactive elements such as hidden cameras that take images of the room and then project them back to other areas. Unless you’re camera shy, the concept is intriguing. Suite themes include the ‘Selfie’ room, with brightly colored ceiling lights and a sumptuous rounded bed surrounded by mirrors – ideal for obsessive or obsessive romantics.

There’s also a deep red paparazzi-themed suite; a Polaroid suite and a photo studio suite, complete with a vintage tripod camera, a digital photography apparatus that resembles a photo booth, and a giant screen where the images you take are instantly projected onto the walls. This last suite is probably the best option for a romantic Parisian stay or for a honeymoon.

If you are interested in putting together a portfolio for personal or professional uses, there is even a professional photo studio on site.

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Kube Hotel

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Whether you want to get away from the heat of summer or revel in the contemplative joys of winter, this concept hotel is an eye-catcher for its Ice Kube bar, with counters, walls and chairs made of ice. While the hotel itself no longer offers an ice room, an evening at the ice bar, the only one of its kind in the French capital, can make your stay unusual, fun, and stylish.

Located between Montmartre and Gare du Nord, near the Eurostar station, the four-star hotel features a Scandinavian design with abundant white and gray tones, sparse furnishings, and light wood. It is modern without feeling cold. Contemporary art lovers will appreciate the attention to design and photography of two new French lenses, Janol Apin and Nathalie Roux.

The ice bar, which can only be visited by booking (be sure to do so before your stay to avoid disappointment) serves a variety of Gray Goose vodkas and cocktails. Dark blue and fuchsia lights play on the ice, creating a distinctive arctic atmosphere reminiscent of northern lights.

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El hotel Grand Pigalle

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With a stylish retro design inspired by Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, this 4-star address in the posh South Pigalle district has gained a following since its opening in 2015. Launched by The Experimental Group, already famous for its Innovative cocktails, this luxury hotel focuses on meticulous design details and elegant vibes, rather than glitz or ostentation.

Rooms are outfitted with clever details that will take you back to a ‘Mad Men’ Paris Don Draper would probably have felt right at home in: carved wood furniture, vintage radio and corded phone, cozy daybed, minibars stocked with cocktails exclusive and dimmable lights Each entrance door is affixed with a large golden pineapple – another quirky and fun detail. Many rooms have leafy terraces and balconies where you can enjoy a meal or drink outside, at least during the warm season.

Meanwhile, the downstairs restaurant, wine and cocktail bar is one of the best places in the area for a creative and well-crafted drink. The food menu is Italian-inspired with a focus on fresh seasonal ingredients, and the buffet breakfast is of impeccable quality.

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The splendid elysees

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Located in the quiet 17th arrondissement, one of Paris’s little-known suburbs, this hotel is dedicated to the history of magic and cinema. Huge thought and careful research seem to have gone into each of the hotel’s 24 themed rooms, with an emphasis on exploring the art of illusion and lighting, as well as the power of fantasy. In addition to the photos and lighting that evoke these themes, the thoughtful details, from magic hats to playing cards, make a stay in one of the rooms a fun and interesting experience.

Movie fans will probably adore the room dedicated to the iconic French filmmaker Georges Méliès, with his huge image of the man on the moon framing the room, and inspired by the 1902 film »A Trip to the Moon«. Since cinema was founded on the principle of magic and illusion, this seems like an appropriate tribute.

Other notable rooms in the hotel include a theme on the 12 signs of the zodiac and the divinatory art of astrology; another focused on spiritism and levitation with old images from esoteric manuals of yesteryear, and another decorated in bold red and white on the theme of a magician and his bag of traditional tricks.