Standing for “Community of Quality,” C.O.Q. Hotel in Paris is just that, a hotel which offers guests thoughtfully designed rooms with custom-made furniture, unique artwork, and a focus of “Made in France” products to support local craftsmanship.
Looking for a new fashionable but yet affordable hotel in the capital, StyleNest headed over to C.O.Q. for a weekend away to find out more about one of the city’s most stylish hidden gems.
Located in the 13eme arrondissement of Paris, C.O.Q. is far enough away from the tourist traps of the city, but close enough and easily accessible enough to travel to wherever you need to go. However, with its relaxed and homely vibe and décor, you would be forgiven for enjoying some relaxation time in the hotel too.
As a small boutique hotel, there is no pool or spa or gym, but C.O.Q. more than makes up for these facilities with its own more unique ones. Downstairs the bar area encourages guests to use it as a place of relaxation after work – there are in fact no minibars in the bedrooms to encourage a more sociable atmosphere – whilst the lounge and breakfast area decorated with plants and paintings offers large sofas and a beautifully designed and very full bookshelf and music collection for the perfect chill out zone.
Our room was also Parisian size, but with Parisian style. Grey walls with hanging paintings, white sheets on a fluffy duvet, cosy pillows to add colour, and all lit with oversized bare light bulbs – we definitely had design ideas for when we returned home. Our favourite part was the charming, vintage style writing desk, with even the bottle of water sitting on it looking well-designed and well-crafted. Our modern and elegant white tiled bathroom had accents of black and a mirror we wished we had hanging in our own. In fact, we also wish we had booked an upgrade to enjoy one of C.O.Q.’s luxurious standalone baths.
After a night in our cosy room we had high hopes for a great breakfast, and were not disappointed. Fresh eggs from the chicken coop outside – yes, really – and a spread of jams, breads and patisserie, artisan meat and cheese all served up with fresh juices and fresh coffee made the perfect start to our day, and helped cement C.O.Q.’s reputation as indeed a hotel and place of quality, and one of the most stylish hangouts in the city.
Need to know:
Rates: Rooms at C.O.Q. Hotel can start from as little as 85€ per room per night depending on the season and cancellation policy chosen.
The hotel also offers special offers on their website, and free breakfast for those who “like” the Facebook page.
Check-in Time: 2pm
Check-out Time: 12 noon
Facilities: The hotel offers 50 rooms in three different styles, the Classique, the Supérieure, and the Delux.
Whichever you choose all rooms offer unique and vintage style décor, with the Supérieure rooms also offering a view of Rue Édouard Manet or the inner courtyard, as well as Queen size or twin beds. The Deluxe offers guests even more luxury with more elaborate décor and either a double shower and bath for extra relaxation.
All rooms also include complimentary high speed WIFI, bath products from Rituals, a flat screen TV, Nespresso machine, complimentary water, and all other hotel room essentials.
Breakfast is served downstairs with comfy sofas and plenty of plants and greenery, with books and music to relax with during the day.
The hotel also offers a bar for an after-work drink with wine and “C.O.Q.tails,” as well as snacks such as charcuterie and cheese boards.
How to get there: C.O.Q. Hotel is located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Although a little further out of the centre of the city, it is still easily reached by all forms of transport.
The closest metro station is Place d’Italie, with taxis also available from Paris Orly or Charles de Gaulle airports, or from the Gare du Nord station if arriving by Eurostar.
C.O.Q. Hotel, 15 rue Édouard Manet, 75013, Paris