Hotel insolite guide

Jenny, the couture hotspot on the Champs-Élysées: lunch, cocktails and an elegant tea time.

Under the iconic glass roof at Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées, the Jenny bar-restaurant unveils a unique experience that fuses couture heritage with contemporary gastronomy. Refined lunches, elegant tea time, signature cocktails and inspired dinners: a Parisian address where every moment becomes an exceptional one, open daily until midnight.

L'Hôtel du Domaine des Vanneaux for a green break in the Val d'Oise near l'Isle Adam-95

Just 35 minutes from Paris, the Domaine des Vanneaux Hôtel Golf & Spa MGallery offers a rural getaway in the Val d'Oise, a stone's throw from L'Isle-Adam. Set in the heart of a verdant golf course, this 4-star establishment combines well-being, gastronomy and outdoor activities, ideal for a relaxing romantic weekend or a family getaway.

Lazare Nomade, the four-star boutique hotel near Saint-Lazare station, inspired by the world of rail travel.

Lazare Nomade is moving into Paris's 9th arrondissement, just steps from Saint-Lazare station, starting in July 2026. This 4-star boutique hotel with 40 rooms leans into the world of rail travel to spark travellers' dreams.

In Seine-et-Marne, aparthotels in the heart of a former miller’s residence, with an outdoor sauna and jacuzzi.

In Seine-et-Marne, not far from Disneyland Paris, a former miller’s house now hosts aparthotels. We take you to discover Horloge, a quirky residence with a restaurant at the heart of a former mill, as well as an open-air wellness space.

Le Cardinal: a hidden hotel and an offbeat immersive room in Paris’s 9th arrondissement.

In a private, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, just minutes from the Opéra Garnier, Galeries Lafayette and Saint-Lazare station, lies a discreet address that reinvents the art of a Parisian stay: Hôtel Le Cardinal Paris ****.

Seine-et-Marne: you can sleep in this 12th-century royal keep!

In Moret-sur-Loing, Seine-et-Marne, the Donjon de Moret offers an extraordinary stay inside a 12th‑century historic monument, a former royal residence. Whether you’re after a night in a guest room in a place steeped in history or a family-friendly rental that’s a refreshing change, this is an experience to behold.

Star Hotel Champs-Élysées****: A stylish retreat just steps from the Arc de Triomphe

Just a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, the Hôtel Star Champs-Élysées**** offers a truly distinct Parisian experience. This four-star boutique hotel, with its intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, features vibrantly decorated rooms designed as immersive sensory journeys.

The Bus Palladium to become a 5-star hotel featuring a Top Chef restaurant, cocktail bar, nightclub, and rooftop terrace

The legendary Bus Palladium concert hall is set to reopen in March 2026, reinvented as a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel. It will feature a restaurant created by Top Chef Valentin Raffali, a rooftop terrace with stunning views, a cocktail bar, and, of course, a vibrant club scene!

Did you know? You can actually sleep close to the Sacré-Cœur in Paris for just 15 euros… but there’s a catch.

Since 1885, the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre has been offering hostel-style overnight stays starting at just 15 euros in Paris’s 18th arrondissement. This unconventional experience is available year-round—except on Good Friday—and comes with a surprising twist: guests take part in an hour of nocturnal prayer.

What does the new Parc Astérix hotel have in store for us?

Parc Astérix is opening its fourth hotel, L'Odyssée, in 2027 in the Oise region. This 4-star, 300-room establishment is inspired by Astérix's travels to the Orient, with four themed courtyards planted with greenery, a central oasis, two restaurants, and a rooftop terrace.

Villa Sopi, an apartment-hotel to make you feel at home in Paris

A truly intimate aparthotel offering 24-hour hotel service to guests who enjoy complete independence, Villa Sopi has opened its doors in South Pigalle.

Château de Bourron, stay in a truly historic château in the Ile-de-France region

We're off to Seine-et-Marne to discover a hidden treasure: Château de Bourron, a historic 17th-century residence near Fontainebleau, a haven of peace well worth the detour. Stay in this listed monument, lulled by the authenticity and beauty of its 40-hectare park.

La Folie Barbizon, the hotel and restaurant reborn between art and nature

In Barbizon, the legendary painters' village on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest in Seine-et-Marne, La Folie Barbizon is reborn with panache. A hotel, an artistic residence and a locavore restaurant, this unique hybrid place weaves a subtle link between past and present. We set out to discover this unique place where each room, linked to an artist, now tells its own story.

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay: a charming hotel in the heart of the Yvelines countryside

La Ferme de l'Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, tucked away in the Vallée de Chevreuse, offers an enchanting interlude of country-style accommodation, Italian gastronomy and a connection to nature, to be discovered all year round in the Yvelines. Whether you're a Parisian looking for a weekend getaway or a tourist looking for a nature experience near Versailles or Dampierre, Ferme de l'Abbaye has a lot to offer. We've tested it and told you all about it...

The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel transformed into a Cité du goût with spa and luxury hotel?

The former Menier chocolate factory in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, a 19th-century architectural gem, is about to be given a new lease of life thanks to an ambitious redevelopment project led by Linkcity. By 2028, this iconic site, which has been vacant for four years, will be home to the Cité du goût, a complex dedicated to gastronomy, well-being and tourism, with the creation of 560 housing units, a luxury hotel and a spa. This transformation heralds a new era for a site once dominated by chocolate production. A public consultation is being held from March 10 to April 11, 2025, prior to the award of planning permission to the developer Linkcity.

OFF Paris Seine, the incredible floating hotel on the Seine

What could be more comforting than a restorative night aboard the OFF Paris Seine, the first floating hotel on the Seine to also feature a bar-restaurant where you can enjoy a cocktail in one hand and a tapas in the other?

Wicked Magic at the Hôtel du Louvre, the Wizard of Oz takes over Hyatt suites

The Hôtel du Louvre and several Hyatt Europe group rooms, in partnership with Universal Pictures, are offering a unique experience: an immersive stay around Wicked, the event film retracing the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Available between December 4 and December 25, 2024, this unusual offer transports us into an enchanted universe inspired by Glinda and Elphaba, the iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz. We've tested it and told you all about it.

Arthur Rimbaud, the literary hotel for poetry lovers, in the 10th arrondissement

Close to the Porte Saint-Denis theaters, a poetic stay awaits you in one of three Parisian hotels dedicated to literature, in the footsteps of Arthur Rimbaud, just a few minutes from the Gare de l'Est, where the writer answered Paul Verlaine's call.

Boudoir des Muses: a hotel-theatre in a historic building with a sulphurous past in Paris

In the Haut Marais district, a new hotel promises to unleash Parisians ... Le Boudoir des Muses, an elegant setting with a sultry past, is also an immersive theater, with an eclectic program of music, dance and cabaret.

Une Autre Chambre, the intimate hotel in the Marais that pays tribute to feminist icons

For a night away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the intimate Une Autre Chambre, with its decor that pays homage to great feminist icons, is the boutique hotel for you.