1st and 2nd Arrondissements (Louvre and Palais Royal), United States
Superb 1st Arrondissement location, one block from Tuileries Gardens
Walk to Louvre in less than 10 minutes; metro just around the corner
Urban chic rooms with mini-fridges and air-conditioning
Spacious Suites available, some with views of Tuileries Gardens or the Louvre
Two breakfast options including a fantastic buffet featuring local meats, cheeses, and hot options
Honor bar and library -- a comfortable place to sip an afternoon
cocktail
Room service available
Free Wi-Fi
No on-site restaurant or staffed bar
Breakfast is not included
Bathrooms are tiny in some rooms
This 28-room, upscale boutique hotel is in a prime 1st Arrondissement spot in central Paris, a block from the Tuileries Gardens and a six-minute walk from the Louvre. This hotel does urban chic with an artful, vintage twist, and each room comes with modern comforts such
as minibar free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Suites offer more room to
spread out, though Authentic Rooms are unsurprisingly compact. The hotel offers two types of breakfast -- a continental option and a buffet with hot and cold options in the unique cellar -- though neither are included with bookings, and there is an honor bar and cozy library lounge above the lobby. Guests looking for an equally stylish hotel with an on-site bar may want to consider Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre.
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Scene
Tasteful, modern, and artistic boutique hotel
In an area flooded with boutique hotels, the initially unassuming Le Pradey occupies a narrow, white, six-floor building with a Japanese maple out front. The lobby is tasteful and artistic, featuring gold-lined lamps and antique bird cages hanging from the high ceiling. Most of the space is covered in polished, off-white marble -- from the floors, to the front desk, to the stairs leading above -- and an open loft with
lounge seating and shelves lined with coffee-table style books is overhead. The library lounge also features an honor bar where guests can help
themselves to wine, beer, and beverages until late, making this a nice place to relax after a day of sightseeing, and the whole space is filled with natural light from the street-facing windows. A small elevator and open wooden staircase
lead to all guest room floors, while the full breakfast buffet is served in the cozy cellar
with stone ceilings and small tables covered in white
tablecloth. The majority of guests are couples exploring Paris, though a few business travelers and families pass through as well.
Location
Next to Tuileries Gardens, down the street from The Louvre
For travelers interested in art and culture, there is no better
location in central Paris. Le Pradey is situated in Paris’ 1st Arrondissement, adjacent the lovely
Tuileries Gardens and within a six-minute walk of the Louvre. There are also several bakeries, cafes, bars, and shops
in the immediate vicinity as well. The Musee d'Orsay is just across the Seine River, a 13-minute walk from the hotel, and the Paris Opera is 10 minutes to the north on foot. The Palais Royal is a seven-minute walk and there are several metro options in the area, though Tuileries is closest, just at the end of the block. By metro, the Arc de Triomphe is 16 minutes away, and the Eiffel Tower is 30 minutes away, though ambitious guests can reach both in 40 minutes. The Gare du Nord train station is about 20
minutes away via public transit. Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airports are both a 40-minute
drive from the hotel, though traffic can be a major factor. Public transport will take about an hour to reach either airport.
Rooms
Urban chic rooms with classic, vintage twists
Each of the 28 rooms is a little different, but warm tones dominate across the board. Urban chic elements like vibrant wall hangings, minimalist wooden furniture, or bespoke bed runners or blankets (check the woven wool horse blanket in the Suite Les Collectioneurs look stylish next to subtly retro furniture. Yes, some rooms are compact in a typically Parisian way, but this boutique property also offers Suites that are more spacious than many rooms throughout the city. Authentic Rooms are the smallest and have vintage white chairs and tables with storage, though no proper desks. All rooms are carpeted and have some sort of accent wall, like the stone tiles in Authentic Rooms, or vibrant wallpaper. Comfortable beds have duvets and stylish headboards, and accents like hooded hanging lamps or art nouveau-inspired floor lamps. All rooms also include minibars, safes, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Suites are feature more generous living areas and some have sofa beds and coffee tables. Bathrooms are clean and beautiful,
featuring mosaic-tiled glass showers, marble tiled floors and walls, and high-end toiletries.
A few rooms have separate bathtubs, but on the whole bathrooms are tight and narrow in spite of their elegance. Some rooms have views of the Louvre, the Tuileries Gardens, or the charming streets below.
Features
Free Wi-Fi thtoughout, and honor bar and library, plus two breakfast options
Le Pradey offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel plus a lofted lounge and library with an honor bar that's open until late. There are two breakfast options, including a "Quick Breakfast" that has standard continental options, and an ample
hot breakfast buffet featuring local meats, cheeses, pastries and eggs
available upon request. Breakfast is not included with room rates. The hotel’s front desk operates 24 hours a day and staff is
helpful with tour and restaurant bookings. Room service is available as are laundry and dry cleaning services. Though not many families pass through, the hotel does offer babysitting services for a fee and cribs are free. Airport transportation can be arranged for a fee as well. There is no on-site parking, bar, or restaurant here.
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