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Grands Boulevards Experimental, Paris

17 Boulevard Poissonnière, 2nd arr., 75002 Paris, France (show on map)

Hôtel des Grands Boulevards is a hidden sanctuary tucked behind a private alley in the 2nd arrondissement. The building itself is an 18th-century hôtel particulier that dates back to the French Revolution, later serving as a 1920s cinema. Because it is set back from the main road, it offers a peaceful, secluded atmosphere that feels miles away from the bustling city streets just outside its doors.

The interior design, masterminded by Dorothée Meilichzon, beautifully balances aristocratic elegance with rustic charm. You’ll find regal touches like canopy beds and fiery Rouge Royal marble contrasted with worn wood, natural lime walls, and simple linen fabrics. Every one of the 50 rooms is unique, featuring playful details like giant light bulbs and signature arches that have become a hallmark of the Experimental Group’s aesthetic.

Food and drink are central to the hotel’s identity. The restaurant, led by Italian chef Giovanni Passerini, is housed in a stunning courtyard topped with a retractable glass roof, flooding the space with natural light. The hotel also pays homage to the Experimental Group’s roots as pioneers of Paris’s modern cocktail scene, with an intimate bar serving high-end craft drinks.

The hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring Parisian culture. You are steps away from the iconic Grand Rex cinema and the city’s famous 19th-century covered passages, such as Passage des Panoramas. Whether you are hunting for antiques or visiting the nearby Grévin wax museum, the hotel serves as an effortlessly chic base for your Parisian adventure.

Expert reviews

CN Traveler review:

“Staying at this converted 18th-century townhouse places guests properly amongst the muck, and with three bars and restaurants from which to watch the daily life unfold with an elderflower cocktail in hand, naturally.”

Telegraph review:

“Interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon finds inspiration in an 18th-century French queen at this chic, 50-room lifestyle hotel with hidden courtyard in the 2e arrondissement. Franco-Italian cuisine, cocktail bar and rooftop are highlights at this latest glam offering from the Experimental Group.”

Guest rating

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Paris


This an aggregated guest review rating of Grands Boulevards Experimental, Paris. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

91.2 %

Ranked 2nd in Paris


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Andrea

31 August 2025

Very good

The beds were very comfortable! The staff was also very friendly.

The coffee machine didn't work in my room, however the staff were very kind and made me a coffee in the restaurant.

5.0
Elle

28 August 2025

Exceptional

The beds were so comfortable! It was clean, quirky! The staff were so lovely and accommodating with helping with bookings. Nothing was ever a problem. The food was yummy and the beds were so comfortable!

5.0
Lauren

28 August 2025

A wonderful modern Parisian experience. Beautiful attention to detail and comfort

A wonderful stay. The hotel was a luxurious Parisian experience. Clean, modern and comfortable.

The shower was a little difficult to use (the pressure from the main faucet was limited).

5.0
Kim

26 August 2025

Fabulous hotel, excellent service, great value for money

Stunning property, perfect location and amazing staff

Everything was perfect

4.5
Aleksandr

21 August 2025

Fabulous

Stylish and clean, enjoyed our stay here a lot

5.0
Kaanji

18 August 2025

Great stay!

Good location, rooms are nice and airconditioning is a bonus!

When there is a function on the rooftop bar; the sound echos to the rooms facing inwards. Slightly overpriced for the location.

4.0
Emma

16 August 2025

Very good

Beautiful building and central location - we walked everywhere

4.5
Stephanie

15 August 2025

Amazing stay for a solo traveler.

Really great boutique hotel! It’s about a 15 minute walk from most of the sightseeing parts i.e. Louvre, Notre Dame, and further from the Eiffel Tower. If you’re not looking to be around those too much, this is a great place to stay. This location is around a lot of restaurants and shops, and very convenient to the metro too. I’d also flag the room (Classic Double) comes with a lot of amenities, but pretty minimal in space. It worked perfectly for me as a solo traveler.

5.0
Ila

12 August 2025

The perfect hotel for a girls trip!

The pictures don't do the hotel justice, the rooms were thoughtfully decorated and cosy. Our room overlooked the courtyard, which was brimming with people in the evenings, however, the noise was not an issue. In fact, it added a lovely ambiance. The staff were lovely and friendly, patiently allowing me to practice my French with them. The location was also great, we were able to walk to most of our destinations.

4.5
Yin

10 August 2025

Fabulous

It’s a gorgeous and beautiful space. Love the vibe.

4.5
Shreya

7 August 2025

Brilliant !

The location and room

Breakfast was not great , few options

5.0
Alena

6 August 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and rooms, care for detailes

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4.5
Polina

3 August 2025

Always a pleasure to come back

It makes me happy being able to return to this boutique hotel, it’s beautiful design for me is quintessentially Paris. As well as the lovely staff and the central location, such a gem in Paris

Lifts are a little slow

4.5
P

30 July 2025

Excellent stay in the heart of Paris.

The check-in was quickly and efficient. We received a room upgrade, which was very nice. Staff at the front desk, but actually troughout the whole facilities, was very friendly and accomodating. Breakfast buffet was very good and the selection as well as the quality of the food were excellent. The room size was sufficient and the room was clean and well equiped. The bed was a little smaller than usual, but very comfortable. WiFi quality was good. The location of the hotel is perfect, with metro stop "Grands Boulevards" right in front of the hotel. Moreover there are plenty of good restaurants and nice bars in the direct vicinity. Parking was convenient, in the nearby "Parking garage Rex". The hotel provides a nice discount on the parking charges, which makes quite a difference. Summarizing we had a great time at the Hotel Grands Boulevard Experimental and we will surely come back again.

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5.0
Jonathan

14 July 2025

Exceptional

Beautiful stylish features and design. Great roof top bar!

Nothing really!

5.0
Nikhilesh

13 July 2025

Friendly and happy staff, fantastic rooms, comfortable, clean and relaxing

The staff were very friendly and happy. The rooms were beautiful, spacious and very comfortable. We had a bath tub, shower, terrace and 2 wash basins. I think we were upgraded to the best room in the property. The rooftop bar was buzzy and chic and the breakfast was perfect. Thank you very much Fanny for taking such good care of us

Maybe a little distance from the left bank otherwise superb !

5.0
Nicola

17 May 2025

Amazing definitely be back

Excellent Staff service and beautiful room

Couldn’t fault it

4.5
Balint

8 May 2025

Fabulous

Lovely staff, comfortable and well designed rooms, very good restaurant.

4.5
Polina

7 May 2025

Beautiful gem in the center of Paris

The location, the ambience, the interior design, the attention to detail, the attentiveness of the staff.

The wardrobe space could have been a bit bigger.

4.5
Lori

5 May 2025

Would definitely return.

Lovely oasis on a busy boulevard. Near to many restaurants and a Metro. Great restaurant in a charming courtyard and roof bar. Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful. Charming balcony!

Just a couple of streets from prettier parts of Paris. Local scene is a younger vibe with some busy pubs.

5.0
Gloriana

25 April 2025

Exceptional

The staff is amazing!!

5.0
Watts

23 April 2025

Excellent stay- perfect location and quality room

Breakfast was delicious, spacious bathroom with fluffy high quality towels.

The TV can be updated to include streaming apps!

4.0
Janet

14 April 2025

Wonderful location, little gem of a hotel with lovely welcoming staff. It felt very much like home but also if being spo

Loved the style and the location, also our room was so quiet

The menu!! Didn’t inspire us to have dinner there

5.0
Lesley

12 April 2025

Perfect for a city break

Location on one of the Grands Boulevards is perfect for sightseeing and nearby there is a lively quartier for eating and shopping. The hotel has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the staff are great. The room was very quiet with comfortable bed and decent pillows (very important for me). We loved the rooftop bar and the glass-covered atrium restaurant.

5.0
Pawel

11 April 2025

Exceptional

Lovely hotel with small but very nice and cosy rooms. Great bar on the roof! Located just outside a Metro station. For France standards, great selection for breakfast.

5.0
Gisela

9 April 2025

Exceptional

What a great experience! Comfy bed and pillows, excellent staff, welcome drinks and yummy food. An easy Metro ride to all attractions and an easy walk to Le Louvre.

Everything was good.

4.5
Paul

27 March 2025

Friendly hotel in a great location.

Great location right next to metro with great connections to all the main sightseeing attractions.The staff were also very friendly and helpful

The room was on the small side although the bathroom was more than adequate.

5.0
Clare

26 March 2025

Exceptional

A lovely hotel with fantastic service.

4.5
Wael

24 March 2025

Fabulous stay

Very good location Beautiful design & terrace Super friendly staff

5.0
Rita

23 March 2025

Since I returned home , I make my Parisian Sundays - listening to Jazz and enjoying the coziness. And looking forward to

Nice design , friendly staff. Late check out.

To pay for the coffee I thought it was in the room price included

5.0
Maria

23 March 2025

Great vibe overall. Amazing breakfast. Would gladly stay again

Exceptionally welcoming and friendly stuff members.

4.5
Peter

20 March 2025

Will go back

The accommodation in the room, had all we needed.

Our bed was a bid short, so my legs were sometimes ganging out.

5.0
Kasia

19 March 2025

Exceptional

Excellent service and fabulous rooftop bar

Nothing

4.5
Ian

11 February 2025

Lovely hotel, brilliant staff, excellent location, very pleasant room.

Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. There was a high ratio of staff to guests. 24 hour room service.

The dining room, sitting area not always available to guests.

5.0
Aleksandra

9 February 2025

The staff is very helpful and you feel very welcome from the moment you enter the hotel . The room with a balcony and th

perfect cute Parisian hotel with a rooftop bar

4.0
Caroline

13 January 2025

Very good

Location and amenities , bar etc

Very noisy room

4.5
Reem

11 January 2025

Love the hotel, and will always stay there.

Everrrrrything about this hotel Is perfecccct, the staff are super friendly and smiley ♥️.. the rooms are clean, neat and very cosy.. the location is everrrrthing🙏🏻.. will always come back!

The onlyyyy thing about the hotel; the bed mattress is very hard.

5.0
Caroline

4 January 2025

Great location, exceptional restaurant and beautiful rooms!

Great location, excellent restaurant and beautiful rooms and design.

The bed was a tad small for my son who is extremely tall.

4.5
Nikki

9 December 2024

A gem of a hotel. Consistently ace!

A gorgeous hotel and quiet haven in the buzz of Paris. Rooms & beds are beautiful & super comfy and the restaurants & bars also ace. We keep coming back!

We don’t come to Paris to watch tv, but it seems unusual these days to have a super fancy tv but only local channels. Being able to watch a bit of Netflix would have been perfect!

5.0
Lauren

19 November 2024

I'll be back!

Love this hotel, as a grand we have used it/stayed in it many times

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4.0
Sarah

3 November 2024

Loved our stay in this stylish hotel

It is a lovely comfortable stylish room and bathroom. The restaurant is great and lovely breakfast. Gorgeous cocktail bar

our room at the from was a little noisy. there weren't many teabags or milk in the room

4.0
Andrew

20 October 2024

All good, stayed there previously, maybe a little expensive

general travel and walking around the centre of Paris

4.0
Nigel

24 September 2024

Very good

Well looked after

Cold food in the restaurant

5.0
Birch

12 September 2024

I’ll never be able to stay anywhere else when I visit Paris!

Our room was beautiful, the bed was super comfy, we made good use of the rooftop bar both nights before we went out. The courtyard was a lovely place to sit and eat breakfast. The staff were so friendly, they couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely little touches like nice toiletries and chocolates in the room just add to it. We got engaged this weekend and so glad we chose to stay at the Grand Boulevards because it really just made the whole weekend so special.

No complaints about this hotel, it was perfect.

4.5
Claire

20 August 2024

Great little hotel I'd definitely return to.

The hotel had a lot of character and the staff were very friendly. Good central location and very close to Metro. Although the room faced the busy street, with the windows closed it was very quiet. Beds were super comfy. We also got a room upgrade which was much appreciated!

4.0
Lisa

12 August 2024

Very good

Nice atmosphere and design, good central location

The rooms are not equipped with an ironing board/iron. We requested an ironing board and iron and we were told no irons were available but we could have an ironing board… not very useful!

5.0
Jessvinder

11 August 2024

Magnificent!

Breakfast was perfect, fresh fruit, and fresh pastries, cooked to order breakfast options too. All the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The attention to details throughout the hotel and especially in the rooms is the reason why I’ll always stay at this hotel any time i am in Paris

Can’t think of anything. Just wish I could have stayed longer

4.5
Alisa

5 August 2024

Great hotel for a short stay. Close to the train station.

Loved the overall vibe of the hotel. Enjoyed the room and the breakfast and managed to have our final meal on the terrace.

Found the location a bit far from the things we wanted to visit

5.0
Karmardo

12 July 2024

Amazing for a Business Trip or a Honeymoon!

Everything! Nice Staff, great Bar, great Rooftop, clean, amazing Vibe!

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4.0
Stephen

15 June 2024

Really nice place to stay, I well recommend it to friends.

Although on a busy road, the hotel is situated around a quiet courtyard. Our room even had a little balcony with two chairs. We eat the breakfast buffet , Euro 20 , with excellent coffee, eggs anyway & fruit. The situation is excellent with the Metro next door, two lines, shops and restaurants all around. A twenty five minute walk to the Louvre. Very helpful staff, open 24/7.

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Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink
  • - Visual aids: Tactile signs

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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