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Hôtel des Académies et des Arts
15 rue de la Grande Chaumiere, Paris, France
Neighborhood: 6th Arr. (St-Germain/Luxembourg)
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An utterly traditional Thirties hotel in Paris’s Montparnasse district is now, after a radical update, the very picture of the modern boutique hotel. With just twenty rooms, the Hotel des Académies et des Arts owes some debt to the cozy Left Bank lodgings of times past; but the bold colors, graphic décor, even the downbeat electronic music playing in the living-room/lobby make it clear that this is a design hotel of the new breed.
Not just any design hotel either, but one with a bit of personality. Four distinct decorating schemes make the most of rich textures, quality materials, chic retro chairs and a palette of reds and violets to liven up the taupe backgrounds — a far cry from the off-whites and off-the-rack Danish modern furnishings that fill the average design hotel. The rooms are still smallish — some things about the Left Bank never change — but the simplicity of the design goes a long way toward avoiding any feeling of claustrophobia.
A wellness room offers massages, facials and body treatments, and a screening room showing artists’ videos — and that’s about it for services. There’s no restaurant, just a Continental breakfast; the location, though, on a quiet street just south of the Luxembourg Gardens, means you’re never far from a host of worthy options. And the location offers other charms to art enthusiasts — Modigliani’s studio was on this street, and the likes of Paul Gauguin and Alberto Giacometti studied across the way, at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Welcome Gift in-room
- Complimentary continental breakfast for two ( a value of 16 EUR per day per person)
- 20 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 92 Guest Reviews
- Hôtel des Académies et des Arts
- 15 rue de la Grande Chaumiere
- Paris, France
- Neighborhood: 6th Arr. (St-Germain/Luxembourg)
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Library
- Lounge
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Spa treatments (on request)
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92 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- David
- Stayed July 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great staff
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Barbara
- Stayed June 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The location is absolutely unbeatable. The hotel itself feels secluded and private, yet you could not be more centrally located. Great access to metros. The staff at reception were lovely - and to be greeted with a small plateful of macaroons at check-in was a very nice touch!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Anthony
- Stayed May 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Location, staff, amazing breakfast.
What the hotel could do better:
The rooms are small.
