Le Petit Chomel

Situated in a quintessential Parisian townhouse with a cream-colored facade, top dormer windows, and a central wrought-iron balcony, Le Petit Chomel blends in seamlessly with the rest of the buildings on the block. Completely renovated in 2014, the interior of this boutique property is cozy and stylish with colorful, transitional decor that combines contemporary pieces like modern art and chic lighting with traditional furniture such as a vintage couch in plaid, a natural wood coffee table, and a velvety, button-tufted ottoman. Gray walls and wood floors pair perfectly with eclectic and thoughtful details like plants, vases of flowers, and bright throw pillows, making this spot feel like a welcoming, personal residence rather than a hotel. The breakfast nook is another standout with wood wainscoting, wine-red walls, and an antique bookshelf filled with curiosities. Charming, homey, and well-located, this property is host to some business guests, though it is primarily a spot for leisure travelers, including couples and families.  

Le Petit Chomel is on the left bank (about a 15-minute walk from the Seine) and directly on the border between the 6th and 7th Arrondissements. This central Paris location puts guests in walking distance to a plethora of restaurants, shops, and tourist hotspots. Situated on a relatively quiet side street, the hotel shares the area with a host of chic, luxury shops. Le Bon Marché department store is just a minute's walk. Guests can walk to the popular cafes of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Rodin Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, and Luxembourg Gardens. The nearest metro stop, Sèvres-Babylone, covers lines 10 and 12 and is just a three-minute walk from the hotel. 

• One-minute walk to Le Bon Marché department store
• Three-minute walk to Sèvres-Babylone metro station (lines 10 and 12)
• 10-minute walk to Saint-Germain-des-Prés 
• 12-minute walk to Rodin Museum
• 14-minute walk to Musée d'Orsay
• 15-minute walk to Jardin du Luxembourg
• 18-minute walk to Latin Quarter
• 20-minute walk to Louvre
• 20 minutes to Notre Dame Cathedral via public transport (25-minute walk)
• 25 minutes to Arc de Triomphe via public transport
• 28 minutes to Eiffel Tower via public transport (32-minute walk)
• 35-minute drive to Charles de Gaulle Airport (without traffic)

Rooms are individually decorated and vary in size and style, though the decor generally reflects that of the common areas in smaller measure. A room might feature wooden floors, light gray walls, gentle pastel accents, and a bright white ceiling. Tall windows let in lots of natural light, while details like framed wall art and plaid textiles create a homey charm. Indeed, the decor is more akin to a guest room in someone's home than accommodations at a hotel. Air-conditioning comes standard, as do desks, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms also vary in size and style, but most are modern with tiled walls and floors and may include a standing shower, a shower/tub combo, or a bath with a shower wand. Bathrooms include free individual toiletries and hairdryers. 

Rooms are all doubles, but connecting rooms are available for families. Although rooms run small, they're typically sized by Paris standards, with the smallest rooms measuring 140 square feet and the largest connecting rooms measuring nearly 400 square feet. Suites with sitting rooms (and one with a claw-foot tub) are available on the top floor, and each is 323 square feet. Guests occasionally complain about noise traveling from within the hotel or from outside. All rooms have minibars stocked with beer, water, soda, and juice. However, there are no in-room coffee/tea facilities.

The hotel has few extra property features other than a cozy lobby/lounge and a small but charming breakfast room. A decent, basic breakfast, with standards like bread, croissants, cheese, fruit, and juice, is served daily, but costs an extra fee. The hotel offers free newspapers and luggage storage. The front desk is open 24 hours, staff are multilingual, and the hotel has a concierge. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There is no fitness area or restaurant on-site.