HOTEL DES BAINS, Paris

Hotel Des Bains - A boutique Montparnasse hotel with courtyard views and classic Parisian charm

Located in the 14th arrondissement's Montparnasse district, this 42-room Paris hotel occupies a classic masonry and marble building with cheerful window boxes. Hotel Des Bains features air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with showers, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries. The property offers singles, doubles, suites, and a four-person apartment with courtyard views. Fifth-floor accommodations include small balconies overlooking Montparnasse rooftops, while rooms showcase wrought iron headboards decorated with flowers, birds, and vine motifs. The front desk overlooks a courtyard adorned with trellises, plantings, and sculptures, leading to a lounge furnished with light-pine paneling, red leather sofas, and Oriental carpets. Des Bains stands just 5 minutes from Edgar Quinet and a 10-minute walk from Gare Montparnasse station, connecting to three metro lines. The surrounding neighborhood houses legendary cafés including Le Dôme, La Coupole, Le Select, and La Closerie des Lilas.

Pros

Situated within 0.3 miles of multiple authentic Parisian restaurants including La Creperie de Josselin and La Rotonde

Walking distance to major attractions: Saint-Sulpice (1 mile), Paris Catacombs (0.5 miles), Notre-Dame (1 mile)

Historic building features distinctive architectural elements and traditional Parisian design

Quiet courtyard setting despite central location

Cons

8 miles distance from Paris-Orly Airport

Limited room sizes typical of historic Parisian buildings