L’Hôtel, nestled in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, is widely considered the world’s first boutique hotel. The building stands on the site of La Reine Margot’s 17th-century “Pavilion of Love,” though the structure as we know it was built in 1828. It gained legendary status as the final residence of Oscar Wilde, who famously lived there until his death in 1900.
The interiors were masterfully reimagined by renowned designer Jacques Garcia, who transformed the space into a decadent, bohemian hideaway. With only 20 unique rooms, the hotel feels incredibly intimate. The decor is unapologetically flamboyant, featuring plush fabric-covered walls, velvet furnishings, and rich textures that reflect the property’s dramatic history.
One of the hotel’s most delightful secrets is its subterranean spa, which houses a beautiful hammam pool tucked away in the stone vaults—perfect for a quiet escape. Upstairs, the bar, aptly named “Wilde’s,” serves as a cozy spot for a cocktail, surrounded by walls adorned with letters and photos from the author’s time there.
The location is a dream for culture lovers. You are just a short, pleasant walk from the world-famous Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre. The surrounding streets are lined with iconic Parisian cafés, art galleries, and quaint boutiques, capturing the true spirit of the Left Bank. It remains a glamorous, discreet sanctuary for those looking to experience the artistic soul of Paris.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
29 January 2026
A magical dream
Gorgeous and warm staff
N/A
27 January 2026
Fabulous
Very good breakfast in a beautiful setting. Great and interested staff completed a charming breakfast.
only two tea bags and four coffee pods in the room is a bit mean - They where happy to bring more but that wasn't always convenient
22 January 2026
Fabulous
the breakfast was good, could be a bit more interesting. love the location.
29 December 2025
We loved this hotel and area of the city.
The location was perfect for getting around the city. We were able to walk everywhere. The lobby was beautiful and decorated for Christmas. The spa pool was so unique and peaceful.
I thought our room could have been a little more Parisian as the pictures showed. Perhaps we just got more of a boring one, but we still enjoyed our stay. The shower curtain wasn’t long enough and water kept dripping out onto the bathroom floor.
24 December 2025
Oscar Wilde in Paris
Fantastic hotel. So old world
17 December 2025
Exceptional
Oozing history and quality. Excellent staff and great rooms.
11 December 2025
Outstanding hotel.
Very friendly staff and outstanding breakfast. The location is excellent for tourist attractions and restaurants.
27 November 2025
Exceptional
Everything! The hotel was so lovely, very Christmasy as we visited during this November. Clean, the bed was incredibly comfy. The view from the balcony was lovely. The deep bath was one of my favourite things about the room. We enjoyed the private pool/steam room. All the staff were wonderful and breakfast was delicious each morning. Absolutely no complaints. We loved that each morning the room was made up as well as on an evening when we went out for a meal.
No complaints at all - loved the stay
24 November 2025
Luxury in the Left Bank
Unique rooms, comfortable, historical, excellent breakfast and cocktail bar, location superb and staff outstanding
17 November 2025
Exceptional
Everything! Staff were fantastic and our room was amazing. So characterful, elegant and beautiful.
Nothing.
12 November 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic historic building, location couldn’t be better
1 November 2025
Wonderful hotel , amazing location
The location, the room and the fantastic staff
26 October 2025
The perfect location and excellent service.
My second stay at this hotel, love the location and the incredibly accommodating staff. Lovely breakfast buffet. I will return. Love the bath oil provided in the rooms.
The hotel is a bit worn, has a damp smell, and is surprisingly bright in the common areas, while the rooms are quite dark (challenging to get ready), but whatevs-love it anyways.
6 October 2025
It’s the perfect Oscar Wilde retreat in Saint Germain
Beautiful old world charm and architecture.
Nothing!
11 September 2025
Exceptional
Everything was perfect. Great staff. Great room. Stunning facilities.
31 August 2025
We totally enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to friends that are planning to go to Paris
Breakfast was fabulous! The common rooms were so charming
18 August 2025
A gem!
This a beautiful small hotel that feels luxurious and cozy. Staying there was a highlight of our trip to Paris. There were 8 of us and everyone loved it.
NA
11 August 2025
Beautiful vintage hotel with so much incredible history, Oscar Wilde last days.
Beautiful vintage hotel with so much incredible history, Oscar Wilde last days. Loved the bar and sitting area. The pool and spa area although old in a beautiful way were just what we needed at the end of a long day walking the city, located in a great area near D’Orsay and the Latin Quarter, arts district
Nothing, maybe just the tub is hard to get in and out of if you’re disabled but no trouble if not
4 August 2025
Wonderful
Old time elegance in a small cozy hotel
31 July 2025
Staff were wonderful, interior maximalist and fun and great rooms!
Very cool interior, well preserved and very clean!
19 July 2025
L’Hotel was the perfect place to stay in Paris!
A lovely little boutique hotel, very Parisian! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, a wonderful location for exploring Paris on foot. We enjoyed relaxing in the pool area after a hot day out and about. The bar area was absolutely beautiful and staff were very attentive and accommodating.
17 July 2025
Loved the location and everything about this Hotel!!The underground pool and steam room were a delightful surprise!
Truly a 5 star Hotel! Room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Shower was wonderful.
7 July 2025
We had a lovely time in Paris
Room was beautifully decorated, spacious and the bed was so comfortable! Breakfast was also top rate, with fantastic choice and every option we tried was delicious. Location is also excellent - Louvre, Orsay Museum and Notre Dame within easy walking distance. We also walked to Eiffel Tower (2 miles along the river, mostly shaded by trees). Great stay.
Nothing of note
12 June 2025
French hospitality and old world charm in the perfect location in the capital.
Location and staff were excellent.
The hotel while very charming could use a refresh.
21 May 2025
Lovely hotel in the heart of the city.... A great choice
Hotel was beautiful and the staff were very friendly and kind. Location was wonderful. I would absolutely stay here again.
Hotel is old, and therefore some small kinks. The pipes in the bathroom squeal and once I got it figured out to release the pressure in the pipes to make it stop... however it would continue to happen throughout the night. Had the engineer look at it but all they did was the same. It was annoying to hear the squeal.
15 May 2025
This historic hotel where Oscar Wilde lived and died maintains its ambiance.
Perfect location in St Germain de Pres, on a very quiet street. History property which maintains its sense of time and place
Nothing
4 May 2025
Exceptional
Staff was professional and the location
Tiny room
24 February 2025
Beautiful hotel in the centre of Paris - perfect for a couple weekend
Great location, close to galleries, shopping and restaurants. Fantastic breakfast served in a beautiful room, friendly service - the hammam spa was a nice touch and the cocktails were delicious. The room was cozy and had everything we needed.
Nothing to note
19 February 2025
An unforgettable visit
Perfect. The best Paris has to offer.
One night was too short a stay
13 February 2025
I enjoyed my stay there and would recommend the hotel.
The breakfast was excellent. The menu had good choices. The location of the hotel is perfect. One is close to many great areas and sites in Paris.
There weren't any slippers in the room and the bathroom (bathtub and shower) is an issue for older guests.
12 February 2025
A brilliant, atmospheric and unique 5-star hotel in a superb location.
Great location in St Germain. Fantastic room - amazing decor. Unique atmosphere. Immaculately kept. Very helpful staff and very reasonable bar prices fpr a 5-star. Exceptional. Will be going back next year for two weeks.
Nothing to dislike at all.
27 January 2025
Perfect location and a lovely boutique Hotel.
The apartment is very special. We love the room, balcony and the space. The private pool area is a bonus. Breakfast was delicious. The staff are courteous and helpful. The rooms are quiet and the location is amazing once you invest some time in this part of Paris.
Desk or dressing table needed in the room. The central areas air conditioning didn’t seem to work. All items were discussed and we are sure will be rectified by the team.
11 January 2025
Wonderful place to relax and feel bc
Very stylish but also very homely.
All perfect
15 December 2024
Always worth to come back
Classic and Tradition as usual
2 December 2024
Fabulous stay , I think some of the staff could be a little more chatty
The rooms are so cute The beds are extremely comfy and the bar are is cool . Love the decor .
The heating was hard to control in the bedroom , eventually I turned the machine off .
24 November 2024
A beautiful hotel to soak in a bit of literary history
Beautifully decorated rooms and wonderful staff
All great
16 November 2024
Romantic, special, memorable.
L’Hotel was discreet, quiet, beautifully decorated and well appointed. The staff were wonderful, it was romantic, nostalgic and it felt special! I can’t wait to return.
There was nothing I disliked.
8 November 2024
Brilliant - unique , moody , nothing like in Paris - perhaps the prettiest bar in Paris !
The location is central to pretty much everything in Saint Germain . The decor and rooms are all unique , the lighting ,the spa and pool , a bonus - just love this hotel
7 November 2024
Brilliant.
The best location in Paris
Light in lobby kept going off.
29 August 2024
Was great place to be.I will be back there.
Location is great.All the staff is amazing. Service hospitality is vey high. They will give you great locations for dining and shopping. Thank you so much! Didi
I don't have anything to say!
24 August 2024
Oscar Wilde had the right idea.
An incredible experience at L’Hotel. Beautiful accommodations, impeccable service, perfect location in the 6th. Reserve massages at the Hammam Spa if you can! Can’t wait to return.
12 August 2024
Wonderful
Charming hotel fantastic location
9 August 2024
Luxurious and unique decor, helpful staff, perfect location
Absolutely stunning and unique property in a fabulous location.
Hard to say as everything was fantastic but the breakfast staff could have been a bit friendlier
7 August 2024
Exceptional
The room was lovely. The staff were excellent. We had a mini suite which was absolutely fantastic.
There was nothing we didn't like. We stayed in two locations for our Olympic stay and both were really really good.
5 August 2024
Fabulous
location is magnificent , we didn't have the breakfast, great staff, wonderfull Hammam and massage and atmospheric hotel
Olympic pricing !
1 August 2024
Home away from home.
Great location and amazing hospitality. The breakfasts were exceptional.
24 July 2024
L'Hotel -A Unique Landmark hotel offering that personal touch that makes it magical
It's a complete experience from the moment you walk in off the street. You feel like you've entered a beautiful, comforting environment where people are happy you've walked in the door. That attention to detail and pride in understanding the art of looking after others makes you feel cocooned in a magical place. It's a calm, friendly atmosphere whether they get you that taxi in the rain without any fuss or help you with a special request. The dining room is lovely, and breakfast is so relaxing you don't want to leave as it is served attentively but with ease, so it is soothing and delicious. The croissants are high quality, and you don't get that standard jam. The avocado toast is perfect because it's made with an extra effort - even the soft-boiled as they present them with little grilled pieces of small baguette (ficelle) that are golden brown and with tons of butter so that you can dip them in your eggs. That kind of attention to detail makes it delightful, either enjoying breakfast in my hotel room or downstairs. But it's also the decor. There's a wide range of room sizes, but even the smallest is cozy and elegant. The rooms are thoughtfully designed around 19th-century decor themes, making each unique. It's edited to be sumptuous and harmonious, down to the bathroom trash. So, it creates an environment (not a hotel room) that is sensual and takes you back into another era. But the team takes it to a higher level. The man at the desk (unfortunately, I regret I forgot his name, but he is a manager) said to me, "This is your home." That touched my heart, and that's how you feel about this hotel with a fantastic team of people who understand hospitality, so I want to say a big thank you to Luis, Antonia Cyrille, Elies, Shoban, Rachelle, and both managers who make this hotel a world of its own.
I love the bar decor, and I've been a jazz fan since I was young. They have a great jazz band on Thursday nights. It's not a playing-it-safe, tight jazz band going through the set, but they are hip and cool, playing around and improvising, and you can see they're having fun, so it makes it fun for all. They use the same dining room and have a very cozy, elegant bar area, but the attitude in the bar is different as they could be more welcoming. It is just weird as I've never been to an unfriendly bar, but they seem to be racing around when it's not that big of a place. Also, the late-night staff could be more like the morning, afternoon, and evening staff, especially when there is less to do.
17 July 2024
It was beatiful decor and staff is great
Small boutique hotel. Rooms very small.
Rooms small and not one comfortable chair in room. Shower was difficult to work
17 July 2024
Exceptional
L’Hotel exceeded all our expectations. It was absolutely amazing. From the moment of arrival the staff were exceptionally welcoming. We were thrilled on the effort they made. The location is utterly exquisite. Full of art and restaurants.
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 & 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

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30 January 2026
Very nice property and staff. Bathrooms could use a little tlc.