Expert reviews
“Built in 1827, L’Hotel is the last place that Oscar Wilde resided, and holds a special place in Parisians’ hearts. The discreet and historic five-star hotel has 20 glamorous rooms, including a nearly 600-square-foot penthouse with a terrace a restaurant bar and hammam pool in the basement.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Paris.
“In a quiet quayside street, this award-winning hostelry is the stuff of romance, Parisian myths and urban legends. Rock- and film-star patrons fight to sleep in room 16, where Oscar Wilde died in 1900 and which is now decorated with a peacock motif.”
“This address is famous for being the hotel where Oscar Wilde died, but it offers more than history, with an excellent location in the heart of St-Germain, a Michelin-starred restaurant and sumptuous décor from Jacques Garcia.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris sits a luxurious, five-star hotel called L’Hôtel. Previously known as the Hôtel d’Alsace, the hotel is renowned for providing accommodations for the rich and famous. Examples include Oscar Wilde, who spent his last days in room 16, remarking I Am Dying Beyond My Means. Other celebrity guests include Marlon Brando, Mistinguett and Jorge Luis Borges.
The hotel is perfectly located so that guests can enjoy the best of Paris. This includes visiting fine arts schools, galleries and artistic spots such as typical St-Germain café, La Palette. Many key attractions are within walking distance away. They include the Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay, Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Metros provide public transportation for an even more exciting adventure.
After a wonderful day of adventuring, guests can come back to the lavishly and comfortably decorated rooms. They are a mix of Empire style and Baroque detailing. This combination is prominent in the wood panels, elaborately carved wood features, grand bed heads, exquisitely patterned wallpaper and antique embellishments. Many visitors love staying in the Oscar Wilde room, which has framed pictures, manuscripts and artifacts of his work, placed there to celebrate his life after his death in the room in 1990.
Hotel Details
— 20 rooms
— Classic eclectic style
Hotel Features
— 24-hour front desk
— Concierge service
— Pets allowed
— Room service
— Business facilities
— Wellness center
— Free WiFi
— Laundry and dry cleaning services
— Luggage storage
— Ticket service
— Currency exchange
— Non-smoking rooms
— Family friendly with babysitting services available
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
Address
15 Rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris, France.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
23 May 2024
Great Stay
We love to stay there
all perfect
12 May 2024
I really wish we could have stayed longer. We will come back again and will recommend it to everyone
We enjoyed everything here the Breakfast was exceptional.
24 April 2024
thank you for the unexpected upgrade i wish i could have stayed longer
a unique hotel i loved my very stylish Jacques Garcia ( i imagine) designed room
nothing
29 March 2024
Exceptional
Perfect as always
Nothing to fault except please don't use UHT milk for tea and coffee
1 March 2024
Couldn't have found a friendlier, better looking place to stay in Paris.
Everything great.
Make the shower curtain a little longer - water escapes.
26 February 2024
Cozy elegant delightful and a great location but far from the madding crows.
It's tucked away on a side street. When you walk in the door, you feel like you have entered a cocoon of beauty. Exotic, a bit hedonistic, sumptuous but understated - no glaring chartreuse or huge photographs staring you down, and not the typical lobby feel! The staff, especially LouisLuis, were welcoming and helpful and made me feel like a welcome guest. You are not just another client at the hotel; it's thoughtful and deliberate hospitality. Everyone was wonderful, except this time, the bar staff was racing around, and I waited for over 20 minutes to order a drink. After I waived my arms like I was trying to land an aircraft to get someone's attention, I did, but the man admonished me, telling me they would be coming, but they were busy. It was weirdly rude and a sad choice. I waited longer, but to the credit of the front desk, they listened to my comments and apologized. I felt understood by them, which made up for the dismissive barman. Overall, I look forward to coming back again.
Less running around and a more efficient but calm bar is needed which sets the tone for the hotel as it is central to the entrance. Be welcoming, not agitated, mean, and flustered as it would take less time to take my request for a kir than admonish me, and it would be more positive and done.
1 February 2024
Great stay, Location and staff were fantastic! Lovely historic hotel!
Great location! Very helpful staff and lovely hotel!
Room was small but it is central Paris
29 January 2024
Heaven for Oscar Wilde fans
Oscar Wilde Memorabilia in the room The peacock 🦚 wallpaper Complimentary bathroom toiletries Fantastic continental breakfast A letter from the GM with a gift 🎁 in the room
Lacking luxury and modern amenities & facilities for a 5-srar hotel
11 January 2024
80th Birthday Celebrations
We went to L'hotel to celebrate my husband's 80th Birthday & right from the start it exceeded our expectations. The staff were excellent, very welcoming & helpful. We had a suite at the top of the hotel which was absolutely amazing. We had breakfast & that was excellent too. There was plenty of choice & also a hot alternative as well. So my husband had a fantastic Birthday
Everything was superb
10 January 2024
Very good
Beautiful and interesting interior with history. Small intimate place. Excellent location. Charming staff.
The decorations especially the fabrics in the public rooms were a bit worn and tired.
3 January 2024
Fabulous
Very atmospheric hotel, as a fan of history I loved the style, which made us feel like stepping back in the past. We had a large comfortable room, with great big bed, bathtub and large walk in shower. Cleanliness & facilities were top. Nice quiet location. Very nice Wildes bar, we enjoyed live jazz and the cocktail on Thursday evening.
Most disappointing were the breakfast - no hot food options in the buffet at all, also very small selection of savoury food at all. No vegetables. If you like something a bit stronger than cereal & pastry in the morning, you will be disappointed. No TV in the room. We asked in the reception and they promised to deliver TV for us, but this did not happen during our stay.
12 December 2023
I would give you 1000 stars if I could L'Hotel Paris
Everything! It was perfect.
Nothing!!
10 December 2023
Exceptional
Everything was perfect
Nothing
10 November 2023
Fabulous stay at L’Hotel
The hotel was beautifully presented, everything was spotlessly clean. The staff very very attentive and helpful. The hotel is in an excellent location to easily walk to numerous art galleries and restaurants. The history of the hotel is incredible.
The bedroom decoration was a little tired but the art deco style was still stylish and unique.
6 November 2023
Spectacular. Absolutely spectacular.
We loved everything. The atmosphere, the service, the location.
Nothing at all.
5 November 2023
Fabulous
The building! Each room is different. Some very nice others not to my taste. It's discreet and good location
Could have a better room service menu or food options during day
23 October 2023
Exceptional
Great welcome once we arrived from receptionist Anna and manager Antonia who upgraded us to a beautiful suite. Fab character throughout the hotel and class cosy bar area and little outdoor courtyard for chilling. Breakfast was great where Ismat was extremely friendly and attentive. Thanks to all the other staff for a great stay.
Outside of breakfast dining options are limited but plenty cafes and restaurants close by.
23 October 2023
Very good
Historically beautiful Wonderful location Staff was excellent
A little warm, AC not efficient and the tub/shower combo didn't work very well and not enough hot water.
23 October 2023
Exceptional
This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel, and it was again a great experience. I highly recommend the hotel for value, location, and a great staff.
Everything was great!
20 October 2023
Exceptional
Lovely boutique hotel in a great location with very friendly & hospitable staff.
20 October 2023
A wonderful stay which kifetd our spirits at the end of a long vacation.
The staff are very polite and helpful. The room we stayed in on the fourth floor was large, light filled and beautifully furnished and , by the standards of international cities,reasonably priced. The location is perfect for the Louvre and a stroll to Notre Dame and is surrounded by quality restaurants. The hotel has an excellent bar and sitting area which stays open late. Overall, an exceptional experience.
The quality of the finishes, the staff and the location.
16 October 2023
Very relaxing with wonderful staff.
It’s beautifully decadent
15 October 2023
The front desk helped us with every request in the most professional and courteous manner.
The staff were so kind and generous, it was such a pleasant stay! We really loved the building, and especially the haman. Perfect!
Nothing at all to dislike
4 October 2023
Wonderful hotel, highly recommend
Everything was zing. Friendly staff, great location, and overall very comfortable stay.
The steam room was out of order.
27 September 2023
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel and the bed was very comfortable. We love the private pool and spa facilities as well. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
22 September 2023
Fabulous, romantic, atmospheric boutique hotel, perfect for couples
This is a fabulous, quirky, eccentric, atmospheric boutique hotel with a distinctive Parisian Feel. The rooms take you back to the early 1900's but do have all the facilities of a modern hotel. If you want a real taste and feel of Paris then I would recommend this hotel. The staff were fantastic and extremely helpful and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble.Perfect for a romantic getaway, in a great location, walking distance to The Louvre and Notre Dam.
There was no air conditioning but they did provide 2 x fans in our room which did the job. The bathroom was small but very elaborate, however the water from the shower did cover the bathroom floor as the shower curtain was not long enough.
21 September 2023
A great and comfortable stay in Paris, but you will pay a lot for it.
The staff were fantastic and more than accommodating. The rooms were well decorated and in good condition, however have to be expected to be on the small side since it is Paris. The area was beautiful with good public transport connections.
The room had a fridge and a safe, however the fridge didn't make anything cold, so you couldn't keep cold bottles of water in your room or anything. Since the building was so old you could hear pipe noises and sometimes doors slamming, but it wasn't anything that bothered us.
2 September 2023
Some minor issues but otherwise fabulous boutique hotel and we will most certainly revisit.
Superb location, quirky fabulous decor. Excellent staff
Unfortunately the lift was out of service for the duration of our stay. We were given prior notice of this temporary issue. We were obliged to move rooms for one night due to a ‘technical’ issue. The hotel made compensation for this inconvenience.
26 August 2023
I will stay there every time
I always stay there. convenient location and nice rooms.
the aircon was broken in my room and in the middle of the night I had to switch rooms. however they refunded some payment for my night stay owing to inconvenience caused. they did this swiftly. I didn’t have to chase.
18 August 2023
Exceptional
Absolutely brilliant! Loved everything about this fantastic hotel. Cannot recommend enough!
7 August 2023
Fabulous
Everything, such an amazing hotel right in the heart of Paris and very close to the Lourve. Make sure to try out the signature cocktails.
Nil.
17 July 2023
We will return.
It was a lovely traditional hotel.
You had unfortunately suffered a water leak and so no hot water available, but you made a generous deduction from the bill and a cold shower in summer is not always a bad thing.
16 July 2023
Aged beautifully well maintained with great employees
Great staff, very nice breakfast and bar service
16 July 2023
Stayed in the Oscar Wilde suite from 10th to 12th July.
To quote Oscar Wilde: One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art. This unique hotel is a work of art. The ambiance is a work of art. The guests are a work of art. The staff's kindness is a work of art. The ensuite menu is a work of art.
There is rather a dilemma: if you're into unpersonal contemporary 5 star hotels, give this one a pass. But if you're a romantic and into the ambiance and the grandeur of works like The Picture of Dorian Gray and Death in Venice then this is definately a must do, even if for the exquisite bar with wonderful cocktails.
10 July 2023
Simply the best
The decor is amazing and from the moment we arrived to the time we left the staff made us feel like old and values guests. IN addition the Hamman pool in the basement was an unexpected treasure I would recommend 30 minutes in it to wash away any stress from a long and adventurous day exploring Paris
Nothing that I can think of
29 June 2023
A special hotel in a special city.
This was our second stay at L’Hotel. The Oscar Wilde connection and sumptuous interior means it probably won’t be our last.
Nothing.
17 June 2023
makes a brief stay a wonderful experience which feels longer and relaxed
L’Hotel remains a beautiful hotel; serviced by exceptional staff at the reception and bar.
9 June 2023
Delightful stay in a peaceful location. We loved it.
What a fabulous hotel. The Oscar Wilde link fascinating. Small and bijoux and luxurious. A wonderful, quiet room and a very peaceful location. Very attentive, smiley staff. All the reception staff were so lovely and helpful and along with the bar staff just delightful. Drinks served late too which is a plus. Breakfast had everything you wanted.So many pastries too! Loved the incredible attention to detail in our room; wonderful Chinese inspired decor. Our friends room was art deco and again lovely. Great big towels a real plus, literally masses of gorgeous body wash, shampoo etc etc. It all made a truly great stay and we would most definitely chose to stay here again and recommend it.
Air con could be cooler. Shower is small but it has an amazing powerful shower and frankly was perfect, bathroom itself is great with windows and light. (Staff/manager chap on your computer in the comfy lounge sitting area - be a bit more customer facing friendly if working in that space. You were noticeably hot & bothered, up and down. Helpful, yes, but lacking charm.
25 May 2023
A must if you visit Paris !
spectacular !
16 May 2023
Beautiful, central to everything and friendly staff
this hotel was beautiful and the Architecture was stunning. breakfast was unbelievable
nothing
7 May 2023
pretty
stunning
pool freezing
6 May 2023
very pleasant, relaxing break in a hotel that is a unique
fantastic hotel offering a very high level of service. room are definitely shabby chic. bedroom we had was very comfortable, the bathroom was clean with a bath and a shower over the bath. breakfast catered for all tastes with a buffet that was included in our room rate plus the option of al a carte if you want hot food position was excellent for all Paris attractions with excellent local eating options
nothing
5 May 2023
Exceptional
Impeccable room, staff was perfect.
Nothing. This place is amazing.
25 April 2023
You run a lovely hotel.
You have outstanding people!!
A small room for a 6 night stay.
21 April 2023
The breakfast is a must, and the private pool and saunas are a couple's treat.
The staff at this hotel went above and beyond every chance they could. They even helped us find tickets when the Louvre and L'Orangerie were sold out. Plus, we have to comment on the breakfast as it was truly exceptional. We also loved the fresh flowers everywhere. We booked the private sauna and pool two nights because it was so unique and special - we highly recommend you make the time to enjoy this jewel.
The rooms and hotel are a bit dated, definitely old Paris vibes. The reception area could use a refresh as the first impression to the hotel wasn't as good as it could be, however the staffs' friendly smiles and warm service make up for this.
14 April 2023
Exceptional
The place to stay in Paris.
13 April 2023
Absolutely fabulous
L’Hotel is a slice of luxury in one of the best districts in Paris, the Saint Germain. Friendly staff, quiet, beautiful room, and an exceptional spa in a cave on the bottom floor. We can’t wait to go back again
Nothing
9 April 2023
Original bohemian boutique hotel in Saint-Germain
A true bohemian boutique hotel centrally located on the Left Bank. Nothing fake here, it's the real deal. Sure, some of the rooms are small & no TV or phone but I kind of liked that. Not silent but quiet enough for a good nights sleep. I cannot fault the staff: Courteous & helpful yet discrete. Full of history & character. Not cheap but where in central Paris is? The pool & hammam spar are a real treat after a long day exploring the city. Sure I'll consider staying here again should I be heading to Paris in the future.
1 April 2023
nice hotel great location friendly staff
great location lovely building staff very good
do let this put you of but could do with a little TLC in places decor was looking a little tied in places
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet bowls
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hammam
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Steam room
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Shallow end
- - Pool cover
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
28 June 2024
Loved it