Hôtel Le Sénat

The appeal of a hotel like Hôtel Le Sénat is simple and obvious: 41 sunny, thoroughly renovated, tastefully decorated rooms behind the facade of a 19th-century townhouse in Saint-Germain. It’s not exceedingly opulent, not straining to be stylish; it’s just a comfortable, well-run hotel in an excellent location, at a price point that doesn’t require a meeting with a wealth-management firm.

Le Sénat’s owners have splurged in all the right places: high-tech (and highly dreamy) Epeda mattresses, extra-fluffy towels, haute-brand fabrics and fittings by the likes of Frey, Nobilis and Osborne, large flat screens and free wi-fi. Book well and your room comes with a private terrace with views over the neighborhood’s rooftops. Book modestly and you’ve still got a bathroom stocked with toiletries by l’Occitane and the peace and quiet of a fully soundproofed room.

There’s not much public space in the hotel — just a pleasant, sofa-lined lounge-bar off the lobby and a small breakfast area — but it’s more than made up for by the public space outside. Luxembourg Park is a few steps away, and whether you’re into art, design, fashion, food, charming cafés or the coolest bars, you’ll find plenty of venues for spending the money you saved on your room.

• 41 Rooms
• Style: Modern Design
• Atmosphere: Lively
• 1 Guest Review

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