HOTEL CRAYON, Paris

Hotel Crayon - A Boutique Artist Guesthouse with Vintage Decor in Historic 1st Arrondissement

Located steps from the Louvre Museum in Paris's 1st arrondissement, this 3-star Paris hotel features 26 individually designed rooms decorated in color block style. The Crayon occupies a building filled with carefully curated vintage furniture collected from Lyon, Nice, and Marseille's antique markets. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, soundproofing, and double-glazed windows. The breakfast area, set in a snug basement, showcases Mondrian-style prints on stone walls and features two communal tables with an honesty bar. Hotel Crayon stands amid Hausmann-era boulevards and historic landmarks, with the Bourse de Commerce just 3 minutes away and Châtelet-Les Halles station within a 7-minute walk. Five metro lines and three RER lines connect at nearby stations, while landmarks like Sainte-Chapelle and the Marais district lie within 1 mile.

Pros

Diffuser perfume boxes allow guests to select their room's scent

Breakfast includes organic and locally sourced products

Historic basement dining area features distinctive Mondrian-inspired décor

Five restaurants within 984.3 ft, including Kei Restaurant and Fromagerie Danard

Cons

Rooms 601-604 require stair access from the fifth floor

No on-site restaurant