The original Hip Hotel, L’Hotel, sits on Paris's Left Bank, minutes from the cultural riches and literary heart of St. Germain-des-Près. L’Hotel, part of the British-owned ‘A Curious Group of Hotels’, owes its unique appeal to a combination of British charm, (such as British-tailored uniforms, Wedgewood crockery, Marmite at breakfast and English speaking sta¬ff); and true Parisienne glamour, whilst its ideal location in the 6th arrondissement means the Boulevard St Germain, River Seine, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and Notre Dame are only moments away.

Lavish and comfortable, the bedrooms at L’Hotel are all stunning. Built around a famous six door oval atrium, the bedrooms range in size from Mignon, Bijou, Chic to Grand and nally the Apartment. Designed by Jacques Garcia, each bedroom guarantees a unique L’Hotel experience. The most famous room, 16, is that of Oscar Wilde’s, who lived here till his death in 1900. A framed copy of the nal bill Wilde failed to pay, as he was “dying beyond his means" hangs on the wall as a reminder of the room’s remarkable history. Others share similar pedigrees, such as room 36, inspired by France’s legendary actress and singer Mistinguett, featuring her original art déco furniture; or room 40, which pays homage to the splendid novelist Pierre Loti, elected to the French Academy in
1891; the Oriental décor echoes Loti’s voyages as a sailor. Some of the bedrooms have terraces overlooking Paris’ rooftops and the spire of St. Germain-des-Près, whilst all have large French windows and marble bathrooms boasting old-style bathtubs with alluring goodies from C-Side.

Hidden under the stone vaulted ceilings of the cellars, guests can see a glorious secret cavern, with a private pool and hammam, where they can reserve ahead to swim alone and undisturbed, and treatments can be arranged by appointment.

L’Hotel is also home to Le Restaurant and head chef Philippe Bélissent - previously sous-chef at the Michelin 3-starred Ledoyen. One of Paris’ rising stars, Bélissent has received lavish praise from the local diners and French press. Le Restaurant o¬ers a seasonal menu of classical French cuisine with a distinct, light modern touch, whilst its six-course Dégustation Surprise menu inspired by Bélissent is the talk of the town. The sultry, velvet bar is perfect for a drink before or after dinner and attracts a loyal following of the great and the good of Paris.

L’Hotel has been a secret hideaway for illustrious guests over the years including Oscar Wilde, Ava Gardner, Salvador Dali, Jim Morrison, Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, Mick Jagger, Quentin Tarantino, Johnny Depp, Sean Penn, Dita Von Teese… and many more local and international visitors who value the intimate privacy and discretion of L’Hotel.