For my latest stay in Paris, I wanted to stay somewhere special — ideally, in a stylish boutique hotel. When I found the Hotel 7 , I not only got my wish — I got to see one of the most stylish hotels I’ve ever seen!
The Hotel 7’s rooms alone are works of art — but if you book one of the suites, you’re in for something really special.
I stayed in the On/Off Suite.
At first glance, it was a beautiful and luxurious suite. (That bed! That squishy rug! Those PILLOWS!)
And then you realize just why it’s called the On/Off Suite — it has two styles!
It’s on! It’s off! With a flick of a switch, the frosted doors go clear, revealing the forest-like decoration inside.
It’s also hilarious if your travel companion decides to hide in one of the closets while the doors are frosted, then is foiled when you press a button.
The on/off trick wasn’t the only treat in the suite. Check out the bathroom:
Turn off the lights, turn on the rainbow light, and the bathroom turns into a disco!
One thing that I do wish the suite had had was a stand for the shower head — not just a hand-held nozzle. I know that the French prefer hand-held showers, but this seems like a small additions that could have made a big difference for customers who just want to stand underneath a hot shower after a long day of sightseeing.
The suite had some amenities that I did love:
- An espresso machine with unlimited servings
- An iHome dock for iPods and iPhones
- Free WiFi (while this should be required for all hotels, you’d be surprised how many still don’t!)
Click here to see more of the On/Off Suite on Hotel 7’s site.
Think my suite was crazy? Check out the Marie Antoinette Suite , the 007 Suite and the Alice in Wonderland Suite !
The style extended to every inch in the hotel, including the downstairs bar.
As you can see, the hotel takes its decor very seriously. I loved the unexpected touches of style — like the elevator, which was lined in denim!
Breakfast costs extra and can be served in the room, at the bar, or buffet-style in the dining room. There wasn’t much in terms of hot items — think of it as an enhanced continental breakfast — but they had a great variety of baked goods, including macarons!
The Hotel 7 is located in the Latin Quarter — the 5eme arrondissement. It’s a great, central location, and it won’t cost as much to get a cab from here to elsewhere.
But if you’re traveling solo, keep in mind that Boulevard Port-Royal gets deserted at night. It’s around an 8-10 minute walk down Boulevard Port-Royal from either the Port-Royal or Les Gobelins stops. The route from Luxembourg station is a bit longer but a bit more traversed.
I loved this hotel, and if you’re traveling to Paris for a special occasion, this is an excellent choice. The design alone will blow you away, and the excellent, smiling service is a welcome arrival for Paris. I already want to return, and if the Hotel 7 is any indication, I’m sure that the rest of the Elegancia Hotels are just as stunning!
Many thanks to the Hotel 7 and Elegancia Hotels for hosting me in Paris. All opinions, as always, are my own.
