Perks: Self check-in, building staff, elevator, luggage drop-off, on-site bar, spa services
The Madison Hôtel goes for a more subdued take on Art Deco, with pale woods, creamy neutrals, plush patterned carpeting, graphic curtains, and pops of mustard and olive velvet. Rounded furniture and warm brass lighting nod to the 1920s without making the rooms feel themed, while large windows—and, in some rooms, wrought-iron balconies—bring in classic Parisian flair. It’s right on Boulevard Saint-Germain in the 6th arrondissement, across from the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church, putting some of the Left Bank’s best-known cafés, galleries, bookshops, and museums within an easy walk. From $349 per night.
Beyond its beautiful interiors, the location of Hôtel des Orfèvres is a primary selling point, just a short walk across the Seine from Sainte-Chapelle, the Palais de Justice de Paris, and Notre-Dame.
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Perks: Building staff, elevator, air conditioning, luggage drop-off, on-site spa
Hôtel des Orfèvres takes its cues from the goldsmiths who once worked in this corner of old Paris. The rooms are richly layered, with printed wallpapers, thick carpets, woodwork, velvet, and framed artwork, while palettes shift from dusty rose and rust to sage and deep blue. Striped cushions and throws add another hit of pattern, and the mix of textures gives even the smaller rooms a jewel-box quality. The hotel sits in the 1st arrondissement near Châtelet and the Seine, with the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Marais, and Saint-Germain all easy to reach on foot. From $325 per night.