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.
Le Pigalle
A self-styled neighbourhood hotel in South Pigalle, part of Design Hotels, with a ground-floor café, bar and restaurant open to locals.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Pigalle / South Pigalle, Paris, France
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- lepigalle.paris
Good to know
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Events space
- Design Hotels member
Why we recommend it
Le Pigalle describes itself as a neighbourhood hotel, and it was designed to reflect the history and personality of South Pigalle, the area at the foot of Montmartre known for its music venues, bars and nightlife. It stands at 9 Rue Frochot in the 9th arrondissement, in the area also known as Nouvelle Athènes, and it is a member of Design Hotels. The interiors bring together vintage furniture, local artwork, photographs and collected objects, and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal.
The rooms vary in size and style, and many include record players and a selection of vinyl, a nod to the area's musical heritage. Some rooms have bunk beds, which suits friends travelling together, while others are designed for couples. The ground floor is the social centre of the hotel, with a café, bar and restaurant that are open to locals as well as guests and take table bookings. It is a place for breakfast, a long lunch, an evening drink or a late dinner, and it is often busy with people from the neighbourhood. The hotel also has an events space.
Le Pigalle suits couples, creative travellers, music lovers and friends who want to stay in an area with a strong local character and nightlife on the doorstep. It is not a quiet retreat, especially on weekend nights, when the bars around Rue Frochot and Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle are busy, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street.
Prices are in the upper-middle range for Paris. Book directly through the hotel's website, and contact the reservations team at [email protected] for specific room requests. The ground-floor restaurant is worth booking even if you are not staying. The surrounding streets are well served by late-night bars and restaurants, which makes the hotel practical for evenings out.
Pigalle station on metro lines 2 and 12 is a two-minute walk away. The Moulin Rouge is a short walk west along the Boulevard de Clichy, the slopes of Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur rise just to the north, and the Musée de la Vie Romantique and the Rue des Martyrs, with its food shops and cafés, are within ten minutes on foot.
Le Pigalle FAQs
Where is Le Pigalle?
At 9 Rue Frochot in the 9th arrondissement, in the South Pigalle area of Nouvelle Athènes.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, a ground-floor café, bar and restaurant that also takes table bookings.
Do the rooms have record players?
Many rooms include a record player and a selection of vinyl.
Is it a quiet hotel?
The area is lively at night, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street.
Is it part of a hotel group?
It is a member of Design Hotels.
How do I contact reservations?
By email at [email protected] or by phone on +33 1 48 78 37 14.
What is the nearest station?
Pigalle, on metro lines 2 and 12.