Located on the Left Bank, close to Notre Dame, the Seine, and Luxembourg Gardens
Cozy rooms with beautiful floral wallpaper and bathrooms with L'Occitane toiletries
Lovely breakfast room in charming cellar beneath a vaulted stone ceiling
Guest computer with internet access in the lobby
Daily breakfast (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi
No on-site parking, gym, or full service restaurant
Twin beds are particularly small
Some rooms and bathrooms are tight
The 31-room Hotel Saint Paul Rive Gauche is a mid-range boutique on the Left Bank -- a location close to many of Paris’ main attractions. Run by the fourth generation of owners, the hotel is set in a 17th-century building full of original, charming features such as wood beam ceilings, a fireplace, and stone walls. There is a morning breakfast buffet served in an inviting cellar full of stone arches. Rooms are cozy with beautiful floral wallpaper along with flat-screen TVs and minibars. There is no spa or parking, but the staff is particularly friendly and helpful.
Scene
Historic, charming boutique
This boutique is set in a historic, 17th-century building. With the help of architectural details such as a fireplace in the lounge and a vaulted stone ceiling in the breakfast room, the hotel is intimate and quite welcoming. Classical music plays in the lobby and breakfast room. Wood beams line the ceilings, exposed stone walls hug the stately red and orange armchairs, and wooden accents dress the hallways. The atmosphere is welcoming and homey, yet refined.
Location
Close to Jardin du Luxembourg and the Odeon Metro
The hotel is on a small street just around the corner from the Jardin du Luxembourg. The Odeon metro station is a five-minute walk away and the Seine, Ile de la Cite, and Musee du Louvre are about 20 minutes away by foot. The hotel is also located near the area's well-known cafes and bars. The Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars can be reached with a 15-minute taxi ride.
Rooms
Individually decorated rooms with whimsical, floral wallpaper
Rooms may come on the small side in Paris, but those in Hotel Saint Paul Rive Gauche utilize space in the best possible way. In each of the 31 rooms and suites, there are beautiful high wood beam ceilings, curtains falling from ceiling-to-floor, clever corner armoires, clear acrylic tables, and smartly hidden minibars. And despite being a 17th-century building, the hotel offers modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Standard and Classic rooms have full beds and look out onto the rear of the building; there are also similarly sized Twin rooms and larger Superior options. Bathrooms are clean and well-lit. Some have walk-in showers, while others have tubs with European half glass enclosures.
Features
Guest computer in the lobby and lovely vaulted breakfast room
A buffet breakfast is served every morning in an intimate vaulted cellar. Guests can enjoy a simple buffet of cold meats, pastries, and fruit salad. Juices and teas are also available. In the hotel lobby, there is a computer with free internet access that guests may use. There is also laundry service.