6 Parisian Hotels We’d Book Based On Design Alone

If design was your main reason to travel, there are six French hotels you’d book in a heartbeat. Each one is a visual love letter, interiors that tell a story, rooms you’ll never want to leave, and corners begging for photos. Here’s our round up of hotels where design alone makes the stay worth it.

01 | Soho House Paris, Pigalle

Creative, layered, and full of personality, Soho House Paris captures everything that makes the city feel alive. Set in a 19th-century building once connected to Jean Cocteau, the interiors lean into 1940s French glamour, with patterned wallpaper, vintage mirrors, and plush velvet sofas that look like they belong in an artist’s loft. The bedrooms are all different, which is part of the charm. Some are moody with dark wood and jewel-tone fabrics; others are bright and airy with floral drapes and antique lighting.

Photos: Courtesy of Soho House

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02 | La Fantaisie, Faubourg Montmartre

A newcomer making serious design waves, La Fantaisie in the 9th arrondissement is pure joy in hotel form. Designed by Martin Brudnizki (the mind behind Annabel’s and The Beekman), it’s colorful, lush, and full of life. Think mint-green walls, floral upholstery, and botanical prints that somehow feel calm, not chaotic.

Photos: Courtesy of La Fantasie

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03 | The Ritz Paris, Place Vendôme

Few hotels in the world can rival the design legacy of The Ritz Paris. From Coco Chanel to Marcel Proust, it has always been the embodiment of French luxury. Its interiors are pure fantasy — gilded moldings, silk drapes, crystal chandeliers, and marble floors that seem to glow. Each suite feels like a page from history, blending Louis XVI furniture with hand-painted ceilings and floral arrangements that look freshly cut from Versailles gardens. Yet despite its grandeur, The Ritz remains surprisingly warm.

Photos: Courtesy of The Ritz Paris

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04 | Hôtel Balzac, Paris

Located just off the Champs-Élysées, and freshly redesigned by Festen Architecture, Hôtel Balzac is probably Paris’ most intagramaed hotels. The interiors mix warm wood tones, soft neutrals, and sculptural lines that feel both timeless and new. The lobby’s black-and-white marble floors and brass accents make it feel quietly grand, while the guest rooms balance silk-covered walls with curved furniture and velvet armchairs. Every corner feels deliberate: low lighting, creamy drapes, tobacco hues, and mid-century detailing that makes the whole space feel intimate yet sophisticated.

Photos: Courtesy of Hôtel Balzac

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05 | Château Voltaire, Paris

Tucked between the Louvre and the Palais Garnier, Château Voltaire feels like staying in a friend’s chic Paris apartment. The interiors are designed with a collector’s eye — vintage art, velvet seating, botanical wallpaper, and little imperfections that make it all feel lived-in. Each of the 32 rooms has its own personality, with marble mini-bars, antique lamps, and cozy corners perfect for morning espresso or late-night writing.

Photos: Courtesy of Château Voltaire

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06 | Hôtel Vernet, 8th Arrondissement

A quiet standout among Paris’s design hotels, Hôtel Vernet combines classic Haussmann architecture with bold, modern artistry. The glass dome above the restaurant, designed by Gustave Eiffel himself, floods the space with light and color. The palette blends soft neutrals with terracotta, navy, and touches of gold, creating warmth without heaviness. The rooms are a masterclass in Parisian chic, with herringbone floors, geometric rugs, arched windows, and marble bathrooms.