Hotel Brach, Paris
More photosHotel Brach, located in the sophisticated 16th arrondissement, is a masterclass in eclectic design. Once a 1970s postal sorting center, the building was brilliantly reimagined by the visionary designer Philippe Starck. He transformed the concrete structure into a lush, multicultural sanctuary that blends 1930s architecture with elements of Bauhaus, Dada, and surrealism.
The hotel feels more like a private residence than a standard property, filled with raw materials like leather, wood, and marble. One of its most famous features is the expansive rooftop garden, which offers breathtaking, 360-degree views of the Parisian skyline and the Eiffel Tower. Remarkably, this urban oasis even includes a chicken coop, aromatic herb patches, and a Nordic hot tub.
Wellness is at the heart of the Brach experience. The hotel boasts an impressive 1,000-square-meter sports club inspired by 1930s boxing gyms, which includes a stunning 22-meter indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a hammam, and even a Himalayan salt cave. It is an ideal spot for those looking to balance Parisian indulgence with self-care.
Its location is perfect for travelers who appreciate both culture and greenery. It sits just a short distance from the sprawling Bois de Boulogne, the massive parkland perfect for cycling or walking, and is conveniently close to the iconic Trocadéro. Whether you are exploring the local botanical gardens or heading into the city center, the Brach serves as a stylish, serene home base for your stay.
Expert reviews
“After a four-year renovation overseen by designer Philippe Starck, the resulting hotel is as much about a lifestyle as it is a place to crash. For one thing, the buzzing restaurant draws fashionable locals from breakfast until the early hours with its patisserie, plates to share, and potent drinks.”
“This hotel in the 16th arrondissement offers a modern take on luxury combined with a strong design slant. Under the auspices of Philippe Starck, a former 1970s sorting house has been transformed into a multi-level maze of Instagram-friendly spaces, including a relaxed restaurant and huge subterranean gym.”
What guests liked
- Excellent hotel
- Interior design
- Top location
- Rooftop bar
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
5 May 2026
The hotel's design is pleasant at first glance.
Concept, design.
The hotel is of a low standard, the staff can't cope, there is no space for hotel guests in the restaurant and in the gym, there are a lot of people everywhere who are not staying at the hotel.
12 March 2026
Great except for shower and bath fittings that did not work
The hotel was a total Starck design using his Axor Starck plumbing fittings, which I use at home and are excellent. However the shower thermostatic fitting is out of adjustment and basically has bad temperature regulation. The tub fill was also somehow controlled and tool a long time to fill. Why give a tub but create a burden to use?
Decor and aircon in room.
4 January 2026
I would come again
The design is beautiful i would come again
The services is not a 5 star hotel service such as answering the phone or answering room service
The rooms are small
27 September 2024
we had a great stay and wéll be back for more. The restaurant is perfect too...
I loved everything in the room, the decor, the comfort of the bed, the large bathroom, the minubar, the room service. outstanding in every aspect really!
5 September 2024
Great ambiance and incredibly kind staff.
The people were so kind and accommodating from the minute we arrived , Mattiah was unbelievably welcoming and professional.
Some of the cardio equipment in the gym was not great. Like the Ellipticals. Also the sauna did not always heat up well.
3 July 2024
With no doubt one of the best hotel in Paris
With no doubt one of the best hotel in Paris
17 June 2024
Absolutely lovely. Occasionally it felt like staff were struggling.
Delicious and lovely to take a leisurely breakfast on the terrace.
13 May 2024
Was a good stay but very expensive for the service and facilities as well as food in the hotel
Nice design and comfortable bed
Restaurant, Room service, shower, no basic things like shower cap and other amenities
28 March 2024
A great experience
It’s great, chic, interesting, luxurious, modern
1 November 2023
Fantastic. Friendly helpful staff. Good experience
Ability to make coffee in the room
10 October 2023
Very good hotel, very bad restaurant service.
The style is very designed and chic. Comfortable and relaxed.
The service of the restaurant on the ground floor is so bad. The reception of the restaurant and the service staff have no any sense of service. They are very cold. I don’t know if they are separate from the hotel, because the service of the main reception of the hotel on the first is very good.
24 September 2023
Beautiful stay, would come back.
Beautiful hotel
No complaints
20 September 2023
Nice / good location / i would suggest this hotel to my friends.
The hotel staff was really nice. The room was big and cleaned everyday twice. I liked the location of the hotel - everything was close by walking 10 to 20 minutes.
The service in the hotel restaurant was slow - it should have been faster. The light switches in the room were little confusing. I had some trouble with the key-card for the room.
7 September 2023
The worst experience hotel of all time.
Decorations
The stuff unprofessional, rude, dirty and it’s not a 5 stars service hotel at all ! I will never go back or encourage anyone to stay there, not worth a penny.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Allergy-free room
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
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