Convenient location close to
several restaurants, two metro stations, and the Luxembourg Gardens
Chic and cozy rooms with
comfortable beds; some have balconies
Charming and inviting lobby
lounge with fireplace, and elegant lobby bar
Modern bathrooms with fluffy
bathrobes and slippers
Tasty breakfast available for added charge
Room service from nearby
restaurant
Computer available for guests' use
Freebies include Wi-Fi and
daily newspapers in the lobby
Small rooms and bathrooms
No in-room coffee- or tea-making facilities
No fitness center
Breakfast is pricey
The 22-room Hotel Sainte-Beuve
is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel situated on a tranquil street that's within a five-minute walk of the Luxembourg Gardens. At once chic and homey, the well-appointed interiors are charming and
inviting, doused in crimson shades that complement the wooden floors and
furniture. There are plenty of comfortable couches and armchairs that invite lingering before the fireplace in the lobby lounge, or with a cocktail in
the adjoining lobby bar. Rooms are small yet stylish, with
vintage furniture and modern bathrooms with towel warmers, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have lovely balconies overlooking
the street. The nearby Hotel Le Six, though a tad pricier, has a fitness room,
spa, and hammam.
Scene
Charming boutique hotel with chic and cozy interiors near the Luxembourg Gardens
The lobby lounge at the Hotel
Sainte-Beuve blends the warmth of a cozy, inviting living room with the
elegance of a classy parlor. The space is chic and vibrantly colored in rich
crimson and purple hues that pair well with the more earthy tones of the
wooden floors and wicker baskets. Comfortable armchairs and sofas set alongside a coffee table create an intimate seating area, which is illuminated by large
windows shrouded in floral curtains. White columns give a regal touch, and flowers provide bursts of freshness. Newspapers are on hand in a wooden crate, and the cushioned sofas draped in blankets invite lingering by the marble fireplace. The lobby bar abuts, and is equally cozy and homey yet
fiercely chic and elegant. Red walls and couches in shades of
burgundy complement the wooden furnishings and floor, and there's plenty of stylish
knickknacks about, as well as abstract paintings, glass vases full of seashells, and
square-shaped shelving behind the bar displaying books and bottles of booze.There's no fitness center, business center, or on-site restaurant, but the hotel's charming decor, welcoming atmosphere, and attention to details has many guests returning. There's free Wi-Fi, and the spacious top floor suite is suitable for families or groups.
Location
Located on a quiet street near several restaurants, two metro stations, and the Luxembourg Gardens
The Hotel Sainte-Beuve is in
the sixth arrondissement on a quiet side street off the Boulevard Raspail, about a five-minute walk to the Luxembourg Gardens, and a 15-minute walk to Montparnasse and the famous Montparnasse
Cemetery, where Sartre, Beckett, and Baudelaire are buried. The hotel is between two metro stations, Notre-Dame-des-Champs and Vavin, which are within a five-minute walk, and is about a 10-minute walk to the Port-Royal RER station.
Rooms
Snug and stylish rooms and suites, with modern bathrooms
There are several types of rooms and suites at the Hotel Sainte-Beuve, from the
smallest Standard Rooms that overlook a lackluster courtyard to Deluxe Rooms
with lovely top-floor views to the spacious and light-filled Junior Suite. Though
rooms are small, they are cozy and tastefully decorated with vintage-style
furniture, such as antique writing desks or wooden armoires, oil paintings, framed prints, and plush white linens on comfortable beds. Color palettes vary from dark burgundy and crimson hues to soft pastels or neutrals enlivened by bright pillow and curtain accents. All rooms are
quipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, though lack coffee- and tea-making facilities. Some rooms have Juliet balconies. The
light and airy Suite has a small living room with a comfortable couch and
wicker chairs. as well as a thoughtful collection of guidebooks. Bathrooms, with shower/tub combos, are small but elegant in black and white, and include towel warmers, fluffy bathrobes, slippers, and high-end toiletries.
Features
Elegant lobby bar, cozy lounge with fireplace, free Wi-Fi, and breakfast available
The Hotel Sainte-Beuve has an
elegant lobby bar that adjoins the cozy lounge area that has a fireplace. Breakfast
is available, though at an added charge, and can be served in guests' rooms or in the
lounge. There is a computer available for guests' use, and room
service from a nearby restaurant. There's free Wi-Fi
throughout, and daily newspapers in the lobby.