Hotel Helussi

This modern boutique hotel opened in 2014 and still looks fresh and new. Like the hotel itself, the entrance is quiet and intimate, with a small wooden reception desk across from four colorful, contemporary chairs that rest below a cream-colored stone wall. Wallpaper on the remainder of the walls is a distinctive leaf pattern in gray and beige, and floors are beige tile. Clusters of small, oval ceiling lights emit a warm glow in the relatively dark space. Red and black are the featured colors in the long, narrow breakfast area that has a row of mirrors mounted on a crimson wall. Tall potted plants provide a rich green accent to the bistro-style round black tables and chairs. Business travelers frequent this stylish hotel during the week, while tourists (especially couples) are more commonly seen on weekends. 

The hotel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the 9th Arrondissement. There are several cafes and shops nearby, and the Poissonniere metro station is just a two-minute walk away. The Cadet metro station is a five-minute walk from the hotel, while Gare Du Nord (Eurostar train station) is nine minutes on foot. Sacre Coeur and the famed Montmartre neighborhood are within walking distance.

• Two-minute walk to Poissonniere metro station
• 16-minute walk to Montmartre and Sacre Coeur
• 12-minute drive  to the Louvre Museum (13 minutes by metro)
• 18-minute drive to Notre Dame Cathedral (27 minutes by metro)
• 20-minute drive to Musee d'Orsay (27 minutes by metro)
• 20-minute drive to Arc de Triomphe (24 minutes by metro)
• 23-minute drive to Luxembourg Gardens (25 minutes by metro)
• 23-minute drive to the Eiffel Tower (37 minutes by metro)
• 30- to 50-minute drive to Orly Airport  
• 30- to 50-minute drive to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Hotel Helussi's modern rooms are individually decorated, but share some common design elements. Decor tends to be dark, with painted black headboards, nightstands, and small desks. Bedding is white, with dark, solid throws that match one of the painted walls and usually the drapes. The designer-quality, patterned carpet typically is black or another dark color that is accented by bright hues like pink, deep red, or white. Walls are typically various rich colors of red or gray and contrasted by cream or beige. An upholstered chair and bright, contemporary art above the beds match the motif. 

The rooms are clean, quiet, and functional and come in three sizes, with the largest (204 square feet) about average by Paris standards, but the smallest (150 square feet) is a bit cramped. All rooms include double beds and tiny closets. The handsome bathrooms are adequately sized, but not large, with attractive dark gray tile with black accents and glass-enclosed, walk-in showers. Wall-mounted, white ceramic sinks and stainless steel fixtures including soap and shower gel dispensers as well as heated towel racks help give the bathrooms a sleek and stylish look. Standard amenities include 32-inch flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, electronic safes, and minibars stocked with sodas, water, and beer. Six rooms offer small balconies, but they cannot be guaranteed at booking. Views are of the streets below. 

This boutique hotel’s amenities mirror those found in other mid-range boutique hotels in Paris. The continental breakfast buffet (not included in room rates) is served in a narrow and cozy room off the lobby, where free coffee is available throughout the day. The lobby also has a computer station with Internet, printer, and fax machine for guest use. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. Private parking is available and located a few minutes’ walk from the hotel. Guests who need parking are encouraged to contact the hotel in advance to make arrangements, as the facility sometimes reaches capacity. The basement has a large sauna with a shower. The elevator provides service from the basement to the top (sixth) floor of this nonsmoking hotel. Luggage storage is available in the lobby. No pets other than service animals are allowed.