After falling in love with the Hotel Le Pavillon de la Reine during a spa visit last year, StyleNest decided it was the perfect way to head of the January blues, and headed back to spend more time there during a weekend away in Paris.
Located in the beautiful Place des Vosges in the historical Le Marais area of the city, the hotel is quietly tucked away off the square, giving you peaceful privacy whilst still been perfectly located to visit nearby sights, shops, restaurants and bars.
Knowing where we were going from our spa visit, we headed straight over to the hotel, excited about the chance to spend more time in its luxurious surroundings. But even though we had an idea of what to expect, we were still thrilled at just how beautiful our room was. Looking over the pretty garden and terrace, the room offered a separate bedroom and living area, all decorated in a stunning and unique black flock wallpaper, and stylishly accessorised in keeping with the boutique but luxury feel of the hotel. It felt cosy and comfortable with a home-from-home feel, but of course far more indulgent.
We headed out to explore Le Marais and soak up its very Parisian atmosphere, as well as take a stroll around Place des Vosges where the hotel is located, the same square where legendary French writer Victor Hugo lived, giving a historic and literary feel to the area. When we returned we were delighted to see the trees of the terrace lit up in the darkness by hundreds of fairy lights, and the hotel looking even more beautiful than it had earlier.
We decided to warm up after a cold and grey Parisian afternoon in the spa we had enjoyed so much last time, and made the most of warming sauna and relaxing Jacuzzi. We probably should have also made the most of the gym facilities too since we had planned to head out for some delicious French food that evening, but we decided out time would be better spent enjoying Paris!
When we headed home later that evening after classic French steak frites and red wine in a nearby restaurant we had a drink in the hotel’s honesty bar. Decorated with books, dark wood, and low lighting, it made for a very cosy winter’s evening and the perfect place to enjoy a nightcap.
The next morning, we were reluctant to leave the comfort of our bed, in fact we didn’t want to leave the hotel at all, our room felt like our very own little stylish Parisian apartment, but the thought of breakfast helped motivate us. Downstairs we took a table next to the terrace to enjoy the view and feasted on an array of French pastries, bread, fruit, eggs, juice, coffee, everything you could want for the perfect breakfast to end the perfect weekend.
Need to know:
- Rates: Head to the hotel’s website for rates and special offers.
- Check-in Time: 2pm
- Check-out Time: 12 noon
- Facilities: The hotel offers 54 beautifully cosy rooms, all uniquely decorated in keeping with the style of the hotel.
- The hotel also offers two special suites, The Suite de la Reine and Victor Hugo Suite, which are inspired by the history and area of Le Marais.
- All guests can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, around the clock room service, complimentary bike rental to explore the city, and iPod docking system in every room. The hotel will also happily lend you an iPad if requested, great to help you plan your weekend in Paris, or even better, take advantage of the concierge service which will organize theatre tickets, restaurant bookings, sightseeing trips, and more.
- The hotel’s relaxing spa also offers a fitness room, sauna and jacuzzi, as well as a wide range of facial and body care treatments using products from the luxury French brand Carita.
- The hotel also has a beautiful terrace and garden which can be enjoyed in the summer, or if the weather is a little grey cosy up inside the hotel’s warm and welcoming honesty bar.
- How to get there: Conveniently located in centre of Paris, the hotel is easily reached by taxi or metro from the airports or Paris’s many train stations.
- A taxi from Paris Orly or Charles de Gaulle airports costs around €70. If arriving by Eurostar, a taxi from the Gare du Nord train station costs around €30.
- The closest metro stations are Bastille, Saint-Paul or Chemin Vert.
- If driving, directions are available on the hotels website, and a free private car park is available on the hotel’s premises.
Pavillon de la Reine Hotel, 28 place des Vosges, 75003, Paris