Hotel Saint Andre des Arts

Rooms

The 30 rooms are spread over four floors, identifiable by a different retro colour scheme (coral, duck-egg, mustard and sage). Mid-century tables with scalloped stems, velvet armchairs, and chrome nightstands are undeniably chic, while the soft furnishings are coordinated in rich trio-tones. They all feature the same sinkable queensize beds, gleaming ensuites, smart TVs, Nespresso machines and local chocolates, so your decision will be based on how much space you want.

Parisian hotels are known for having petite rooms, unless you're willing to spend a small fortune, but even the Classic Rooms here have a decent sense of space thanks to high ceilings. Categories range from the Cocoon Rooms, recommended for solo travellers or stays of up to two nights due to their snug size, up to the spacious Prestige Room that can sleep a family of four in reasonable comfort.

I loved leaning out the tall windows of my Executive Room to watch people go by on the street below. I could even glimpse the Eiffel Tower in the distance. I also really liked the two top-floor Deluxe Rooms, set in the eaves. The sloping ceilings gave them extra character, and the view across neighbouring rooftops to Notre Dame was the pièce de résistance. This pair of rooms is accessed through a private door, so they're great for a family.

The tiled bathrooms are compact but stylish, with rainfall showers, shiny chrome hardware, fluffy towels and delicately scented Naturals Remedies toiletries. Some rooms have separate loos and shower rooms, and two rooms (a Superior and a Deluxe) have bathtubs.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Central heating
• Coffee / tea making
• Hairdryer
• Safe box
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

Each morning, a continental breakfast is laid out in the bar. The simple buffet includes a selection of mini pastries, crepes and bread, jams, honey, granola, fruit salad and fresh juices, plus scrambled eggs, sausages, and mushrooms for warm options.

There's no restaurant onsite, but Saint-Germain-des-Pres is bursting at the seams with Paris' trendiest cafes, lively bars and most authentic bistros. The team will provide you with their top recommendations and will happily book you a table. You must try La Jacobine, a casual and cosy eatery opposite the hotel. It's a popular spot and seating is limited, so you can expect to wait a bit even if you make a reservation, but their famed onion soup is well worth a little patience.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service

Activities

• You're in the heart of the city, so Paris' finest museums, galleries and attractions, like the Louvre, Musée de l'Orangerie, and the Panthéon, are all reachable by foot
  
• Admire the Gothic architecture of Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, only a 5-minute walk from the hotel
  
• Stroll to the Jardin du Luxembourg to join locals as they read or snooze in the sunshine
  
• Visit the spectacular Palais Garnier opera house, which inspired the Phantom of the Opera; there are guided tours and regular ballet productions
  
• Unwind with a massage or a soak in the hot tub in the Wellness Area
  
• Go shopping in the tiny bookshops, fashion boutiques, design studios and ateliers of the Saint-Germain-des-Pres district
  
• Rent a Velib bike (found all over the city) and explore the streets on two wheels
  
• Pick a cafe, take a seat outside, and people-watch in Parisian style

  Activities on site or nearby include:

  • Cycling
  • Historical sites
  • Museums / galleries
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping / markets
  • Theatre
  • Well being

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome at the hotel, and staff are very accommodating. There is a choice of interconnecting rooms, and some suites have sofabeds for extra guests.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

There's a Family Room made up of two connecting Superior Rooms, sleeping up to 5. The Prestige Room can connect with a Classic Room to form a suite for up to 6 people. A pair of Deluxe Rooms on the top floor are accessed through a private door, which is a good choice for families of 4 with older kids who can have their own room. Note that teens will need their own room as they cannot sleep on the sofabeds.

Cots Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Hotel Saint Andre des Arts is in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, in between St Germain des Prés and Jardin du Luxembourg, on the Left Bank. The closest metro station is Odeon (line 4), about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

By Air
Charles de Gaulle (north Paris) and Orly (south) airports are the closest.

From the Airport
Both airports are about 30 minutes from the hotel, via RER B and line 4 or line 10 (change at St Michel Notre Dame).

By Train
If you prefer to travel overland, the Eurostar connects from London St Pancras to Gare du Nord in an astonishing 2 hours 15 mins. From Gare du Nord take the metro line 4 to Odeon.

By Car
We wouldn't recommend driving here; parking in Paris is a pain, and public transport is pretty near perfect, so leave the car at home.

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