Best Western Premier Louvre Saint Honore

Housed in a narrow seven-story 18th-century building that's wedged between its neighbors, this upper-middle-range Best Western delivers the chain's standards, but with a boutique feel. 2016 renovations feel fresh and interiors are tastefully modern.

Guests are greeted in a small, contemporary lobby clad in black and white hues, with artsy lighting illuminating black walls. Past the reception area there's a business corner, and further in, an inviting lounge that lies at the heart of the hotel. It occupies an atrium space, illuminated by natural light thanks to mirrors on walls. A sleek and modern fireplace commands the room, flanked by elegant tufted black armchairs. A long velvety turquoise and cream sofa offers lounging space, plus there's a tiny bar squeezed into the corner serving up drinks. Unexpected details, like a modern-day multi-hued chandelier and colorful contemporary candelabra wall sconces, add character and make this hotel feel more like a boutique than a chain. The black, white, and red color scheme in the breakfast room also feels modern. White chairs with laser cut detail, like spiderwebs or lace, are eye-catching enough to turn the space from average to designer.

The hotel mainly sees tourists who value the convenient location near the Louvre. It's fitting for business travelers as well, but the majority of the clientele tends to be sightseeing tourists.

Location is one of the highlights of this property, as its convenient 1st arrondissement locale situates it within walking distance of many of the city's top sights. There are lots of restaurants, cafes, and bars in the area as well as shopping options, including the Les Halles shopping mall, which is just five minutes away. The Louvre is around the corner, a four-minute walk from the property, as is the nearest metro station, making navigating around Paris easy. The Tuileries Gardens are a 10-minute walk; the Pompidou Center is a 12-minute walk away; and the Place de la Concorde and beginning of the Champs-Elysees are 20 minutes away on foot. Notre Dame can also be reached on foot in 20 minutes. The Eiffel Tower is around 25 minutes away via public transportation.

Charles de Gaulle Airport is about a 35-minute drive from the hotel or around 45 minutes via public transportation. The Orly Airport is approximately 25 minutes by car or 50 minutes via public transit.

The hotel offers a handful of room categories, all of which feature stylish contemporary design in tasteful color schemes that pair soft neutrals with an accent color like chartreuse, red, or teal. Attractive wooden floors have a worn, driftwood feel and are paired with blond-wood furnishings like white marble-topped desks and nightstands. Flat-screen TVs are mounted onto blond wood panelling, and beds feature immense blond wood headboards with built-in lamps and intentionally blurry art pieces displayed at their center.

Rooms aren't big, Classic Rooms start at 150 square feet (14 square meters), but they're pretty standard for Paris. Superior Rooms add a bit more space with 193 square feet (18 square meters), while Deluxe Rooms measure 269 square feet (25 square meters). The largest option is the Junior Suite, which is 344 square feet (32 square meters) and can sleep up to four people (it has a pull-out couch). 

All rooms feature a solid set of modern amenities, including the aforementioned flat-screen TVs as well as Nespresso machines, minibars, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are sleek and modern, equipped with walk-in rainfall showers, heated towel racks, and magnifying mirrors. Nuxe toiletries are supplied, as are hairdryers. Note that Classic Room bathrooms are tiny and have small showers (not rainfall). Junior Suites have both walk-in showers and separate shower/tub combos. Some rooms overlook the interior courtyard, while others have street views.

Features are modest at this small hotel, with no restaurant, fitness facilities, or spa. A breakfast buffet is served in a stylish dining room in the mornings and is available for an additional fee (included in some rates). It includes hot items, or alternatively a cheaper Express Breakfast is also available. Guests can also order room service continental breakfast. The hotel has a bright and inviting lobby lounge with a fireplace and a bar that serves cocktails. There's a business corner in the lobby with a computer and printer for guest use. Wi-Fi is free throughout.