GRANDS BOULEVARDS EXPERIMENTAL, Paris

Grands Boulevards Experimental - A 50-room boutique Paris hotel with courtyard dining, rooftop bar, and cocktail lounge

Located between the 2nd and 9th arrondissements, this four-star Paris hotel features 50 individually designed rooms with canopy beds dressed in Brittany-made linens and 300-thread-count sheets. The Grand Restaurant, led by renowned chef Giovanni Passerini, serves French-Italian cuisine beneath a retractable glass roof in a courtyard setting with a central bar. The Shell, a cocktail bar inspired by 18th-century decorative motifs, offers craft cocktails and half-strength options in a cozy environment. Grands Boulevards Experimental provides modern amenities including espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, and luxury toiletries from brands like Sachajuan and Malin+Goetz. The property maintains eco-friendly practices with LED lighting throughout and an environmental manager overseeing sustainability initiatives. Situated off Boulevard Poissonnière, the hotel stands just a 5-minute walk from Grands Boulevards metro station and 1 mile from Châtelet-Les Halles RER.

Pros

The rooftop bar, The Shed, offers year-round service as a hidden retreat above the city

Seasonal menus feature organic and fair-trade products

Soundproofed rooms ensure quiet nights despite the central location

Environmental initiatives include water collection systems and natural gardening methods

Cons

12.5 miles distance from Orly Airport

Limited meeting space available for business events