Hotel
Ritz Paris
César Ritz's legendary 1898 hotel on Place Vendôme, with the Ritz Club pool and spa, Bar Vendôme and the École Ritz Escoffier cookery school.
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
A 4-star Experimental Group boutique hotel on Boulevard Poissonnière with 50 rooms, a glass-roofed restaurant and The Shed rooftop bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Grands Boulevards, Paris, France
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Hotel class
- 4-star
- Official site
- grandsboulevardshotel.com
Good to know
- Restaurant
- Rooftop bar
- 50 rooms and suites
Why we recommend it
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards is a 4-star boutique hotel run by the Experimental Group, the team behind well-known cocktail bars in Paris and London. It occupies an 18th-century building on Boulevard Poissonnière in the 2nd arrondissement, and the interiors, by the designer Dorothée Meilichzon, mix Directoire-style references with soft colours, curtains around the beds and playful details. The result is a hotel with a strong personality and a lively social scene.
There are 50 rooms and suites, ranging from compact doubles to larger suites, all decorated with the same eye for detail. Rooms on the boulevard side have more light and views, while those at the back are quieter. The heart of the hotel is the restaurant on the ground floor, set under a glass roof in the inner courtyard, which serves Italian-inspired cooking and is popular with locals as well as guests. On the roof, The Shed is a seasonal bar with cocktails and views over the rooftops.
The hotel suits couples, friends and solo travellers who want a design-led stay with good food and drink on site, and it is well placed for the Grands Boulevards theatres, the covered passages and the Montorgueil food street. It is less suited to travellers who want spa facilities or a pool, which the hotel does not offer.
Prices are in the upper-middle range for Paris, with the best rates usually available through the official website. The bars and restaurant can be busy and loud on weekend evenings, so light sleepers may prefer a room away from the courtyard. Booking the restaurant in advance is wise, even for hotel guests. The rooftop bar opens in the warmer months and depends on the weather. For events and group bookings, the hotel publishes a dedicated contact, [email protected].
Grands Boulevards station on metro lines 8 and 9 and Bonne Nouvelle on the same lines are both a few minutes' walk away. The Passage des Panoramas, the Passage Jouffroy and the Musée Grévin are close by, Bouillon Chartier is a short walk west, and the Opéra and the department stores of Boulevard Haussmann are about 15 minutes away on foot.
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards FAQs
Does the hotel have a rooftop?
Yes, The Shed rooftop bar, open in the warmer months.
How many rooms are there?
50 rooms and suites.
Who runs the hotel?
The Experimental Group, known for its cocktail bars and hotels.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, a glass-roofed restaurant in the courtyard serving Italian-inspired cooking.
What star rating does it have?
It is a 4-star hotel.
Is there a spa or pool?
No, the hotel focuses on its rooms, restaurant and bars.
What is the nearest station?
Grands Boulevards or Bonne Nouvelle, on metro lines 8 and 9.