Fodor's Expert Review Saint James Paris
43 av. Bugeaud, 16e, Paris, Île-de-France, 75116, France
Beyond a stone gateway you'll pass a beautiful fountain on your way into a grand foyer—this renovated 19th-century mansion feels like a countryside château nestled in the heart of the busy metropolis. A sybaritic spa, exercise room, and what is probably the city's most glorious hotel staircase forge a loyal following of guests who enjoy a clubby, upscale atmosphere day and night (it is also a private club). Belonging to the Relais & Châteaux collection of premium lodgings, the hotel is decorated in sumptuous fabrics, genteel antiques, and period furnishings. A quick 20-minute walk gets you to L'Arc de Triomphe.
PROS
- beautiful decor and spacious rooms
- generous breakfast served in-room
- wellness spa
- generous breakfast served in-room or in the restaurant
CONS
- expensive rates
- residential area quiet at night
- entrance may be difficult to find
- far from all the major sights
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