Grands Boulevards Experimental, Paris
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
“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.”
“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.”
What guests liked
- Excellent location
- Beautiful hotel
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
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!
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).
26 August 2025
Fabulous hotel, excellent service, great value for money
Stunning property, perfect location and amazing staff
Everything was perfect
21 August 2025
Fabulous
Stylish and clean, enjoyed our stay here a lot
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.
16 August 2025
Very good
Beautiful building and central location - we walked everywhere
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.
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.
10 August 2025
Fabulous
It’s a gorgeous and beautiful space. Love the vibe.
7 August 2025
Brilliant !
The location and room
Breakfast was not great , few options
6 August 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel and rooms, care for detailes
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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
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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14 July 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful stylish features and design. Great roof top bar!
Nothing really!
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 !
17 May 2025
Amazing definitely be back
Excellent Staff service and beautiful room
Couldn’t fault it
8 May 2025
Fabulous
Lovely staff, comfortable and well designed rooms, very good restaurant.
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.
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.
25 April 2025
Exceptional
The staff is amazing!!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
26 March 2025
Exceptional
A lovely hotel with fantastic service.
24 March 2025
Fabulous stay
Very good location Beautiful design & terrace Super friendly staff
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
23 March 2025
Great vibe overall. Amazing breakfast. Would gladly stay again
Exceptionally welcoming and friendly stuff members.
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.
19 March 2025
Exceptional
Excellent service and fabulous rooftop bar
Nothing
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.
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
13 January 2025
Very good
Location and amenities , bar etc
Very noisy room
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.
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.
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!
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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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
20 October 2024
All good, stayed there previously, maybe a little expensive
general travel and walking around the centre of Paris
24 September 2024
Very good
Well looked after
Cold food in the restaurant
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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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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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31 August 2025
Very good