Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
Parisian Gem.
Set in the lively 2nd Arrondissement of Paris, Hôtel des Grands Boulevards sits tucked away from the hustle of the city. The hotel was built just before the French Revolution and will be a favorite for both those that love the classics, as well as contemporary design. While one of our biggest hotels consisting of fifty rooms, it maintains an intimate setting and a great sense of privacy smack in the middle of the city.
Hôtel des Grands Boulevards is the second Parisian hotel in the collection of the Experimental Group, known for their prized cocktail bars and now for their hotels. And while you are sure to get a good nights sleep here (soundproof rooms for the win!), no one knows how to create a hip vibe quite like these guys. Once again, interior architect and designer, Dorothée Meilichzon, has worked her magic. She is a master of color with her neutral color palettes with pops of soft pastels and jewel tones. The combination of canopy beds, bronze sconces, marble, worn wood, textured walls, and small details pay homage to both the splendor and rustic simplicity of the 18th century, creating spaces that most anyone can appreciate. Good Trips Tip: We recommend booking a Petits Boulevards room with a balcony overlooking the courtyard.
Food and Drink.
Known Parisian chef, Giovanni Passerini, collaborated with the Experimental Group to create the classic French-Italian inspired menu using seasonal and local organic fare for the hotel’s restaurant––picturesquely placed in a glass-topped courtyard. Breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner are all served in the courtyard but can also be enjoyed on your personal balcony via room service.
One of the more beautiful areas of the hotel––in our opinion (but hard to choose!)––is the Shell Cocktail Bar. Marie-Antoinette’s passion for shells served as an inspiration throughout the hotel and is most evident here. Walls and furnishings are blanketed in crimson and rose tones, the bar is of rough brass…sit on brushed metal stools under a mirrored ceiling festooned with globe light fixtures, or lounge in velvet covered squat armchairs window-side. Please do not visit this hotel without trying one of their cocktails, creations of well known mixologist, Maxime Potfer. Even if you’re not a drinker, their mocktails are some of the best you will find.
At each Experimental hotel, you will find a variety of areas to socialize and kick back. On a fresh Parisian day or eve, you might choose head up to the rooftop perch and nestle into the hydrangeas at The Shed. A simple space of cushioned banquets, lattice, flowering plants, and of course, a shed serving up the best drinks in town.
Good things to know
The hotel doesn’t allow pets. Children under 3 are free. Additional person charges may apply in certain rooms and/or suites.
*Please note that the restaurants and bars are temporarily closed due to the pandemic, but that room service is available.
Good Trips perks
Welcome drink
Flexible check in/out upon availability
Promo code: GOODTRIPS
At a glance
Location: Paris, France
Price: from €210
Rooms: 50
Suitable for: Families (young children included) and people with disabilities
Nearest Airport: Paris (CDG)
Arrive by: car, bus, private transfer
Open: Year round
Check in: 2pm, Check out: 12pm
Sustainability in practice
The Experimental Group is continuously challenging itself to implement sustainable strategies at each of its locations. They place special emphasis on training employees to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining environmentally and culturally sensitive properties. At any Experimental Hotel, you can always count on quality and local ingredients to be a focus.
Organic / eco food / wine
Organic / eco cleaning products
Local food
Supports local community and economy
Plastic free / Zero-waste
100% Smoke-free hotel