Hôtel Notre Dame
1 quai Saint-Michel, Paris, France
Neighborhood: 5th Arr. (Quartier Latin)
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Christian Lacroix’s name pops up in all sorts of places these days, but in the case of the Hôtel Notre Dame, the Parisian designer gets to play the role of the hometown hero. Here, practically in the shadow of the Notre Dame cathedral (and literally in its shadow, a few mornings a year), a 400-year-old building has been thoroughly — but not too thoroughly — restored, beginning a new life as a very stylish 26-room boutique hotel.
The view’s the thing. Some rooms face inward, but the better ones look out over the cathedral — the hotel’s riverside position means there’s nothing at all to disturb the lines of sight. But even on the inner courtyard, your eye won’t be starved for stimulation, as Christian Lacroix throws two fingers up to the minimalists, or however many fingers is the rude number in France. His interiors are a retro-modern fantasy, full of references to Roman paving stones, the Notre Dame’s namesake cathedral, France’s tradition of high-luxe Versailles-style opulence, even a bit of Seventies wood-paneled late modernism — basically everything except white-on-white urban-Zen design hotels.
To say it’s a feast for the eyes is perhaps a cliché, but a visual experience so rich, in a city that’s not exactly hurting for stunning views, is something worth remarking upon. And while there’s no restaurant, and at some point the rest of you will need a more literal sort of feast, your river’s-edge location in Latin Quarter places all the best of Paris at your feet.
- 26 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 12 Guest Reviews
- Hôtel Notre Dame
- 1 quai Saint-Michel
- Paris, France
- Neighborhood: 5th Arr. (Quartier Latin)
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour front desk
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Lounge
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Self service parking (charges apply)
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12 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Casey
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Cleanliness of the room.
The location.
What the hotel could do better:
Clean the hallways, elevator and reception, as well as refurbishing these areas.
Revise service standards and train the reception staff in service protocols.
Provide glasses (not just two plastic ones in the bathroom) and more amenities in the room.
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- Jeremy
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The views were lovely, as was the décor from the recent renovation. The timbers were exposed and the wallpapers and fabrics chosen together made for a really charming and interesting set of spaces. We had a room with a lofted bed (after we asked to switch; our initial room was miniscule) which was great. The hotel also has air conditioning--rare.
What the hotel could do better:
The morning service at reception was really unhelpful: I asked several times about restaurant reservations and dry cleaning, and the young woman made no effort to research and answer any of my questions at all. The older woman also got annoyed when we ordered drinks and ate our own baguette in the lobby.
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- eamonn
- Stayed April 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Location, room size, uninterrupted view of Notre Dame, breakfast , staff. Overall a great experience
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
