SAINT JAMES PARIS, Paris

Saint James Paris - A 19th-century château with Michelin-starred dining and Guerlain spa in a private garden setting

Set within a neoclassical building inspired by French royal residences, this members-only club and Paris hotel welcomes outside guests to its private garden estate. The Saint James Paris features a dramatic lobby adorned with a 45-foot-high 'chandelier of chaos' comprising 14 stacked chandeliers, black-and-white moldings, and checkerboard floors. The property houses a Michelin-starred restaurant 'Bellefeuille' where Chef Julien Dumas creates nature-focused French cuisine, with outdoor terrace dining available. Air-conditioned rooms offer Nespresso machines, Guerlain toiletries, minibars stocked with Angelina and Maison Boissier products, and premium bedding. The Guerlain spa provides treatment rooms, steam facilities, and a fitness center. The grounds include an herb garden, beehive for restaurant honey production, and electric bike rentals with car charging points. Located 5 minutes from Porte Dauphine, Saint James positions guests within a 20-minute walk of the Arc de Triomphe, Musée d'Art Moderne, and Fondation Louis Vuitton.

Pros

On-site beehive produces honey exclusively for the hotel restaurant

Two private pavilions (Amour and Belles-Feuilles) available at property entrance

Spacious pergola with outdoor bar for al fresco dining

Complimentary 'Concierge Gazette' provides current city exhibition information

Cons

Members-only club environment may feel restrictive to some guests

15.5 miles distance from Orly Airport requires extended transit time