France: Hotel Bel Ami, Paris
Literary Roots Meet Graphic Design in Saint-Germain
Hotel Bel Ami occupies a 19th-century building on rue Saint-Benoît that once housed the printing press behind Maupassant's novel Bel-Ami, steps from Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, and the square of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The 92 rooms, 5 suites, and 5 apartments, the latter added in 2020, lean into clean, graphic design, with rooms and suites offering a range of atmospheres and views over the street or square, and the apartments outfitted as fully equipped Parisian residences.
The Bel Ami spa, a collaboration with Calma, pairs relaxing treatments with a fitness room and sauna, ideal after a day spent walking the neighborhood. The hotel's restaurant is best known for its generous organic weekend brunch, with breakfast served daily, and the Bel Ami bar, set among Macassar wood alcoves, turns out its own menu of original cocktails come evening. Families are looked after too, with baby cots, small surprises for younger guests, on-request babysitting, and concierge recommendations for family-friendly things to do nearby.
Life at Hotel Bel Ami
92 rooms, 5 suites, and 5 fully equipped apartments (added in 2020) with graphic, contemporary design
Set in a 19th-century building that once printed Maupassant's novel Bel-Ami
A Calma spa, with a fitness room and sauna
A restaurant known for its organic weekend brunch, with breakfast served daily
The Bel Ami bar, set among Macassar wood alcoves, with an original cocktail menu
24/7 reception and a concierge team for family-friendly recommendations
Why Hotel Bel Ami, Why Saint-Germain-des-Prés
A genuine literary history behind the building itself
Steps from Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, and the heart of Saint-Germain
Apartment-style options for longer, more independent stays
Thoughtful family touches without the scale of a big hotel
Ideal For: Design-conscious travelers wanting a graphic, contemporary base in Saint-Germain, longer-stay guests drawn to the apartment options, and families who want a boutique, walkable Left Bank address with thoughtful touches for kids.
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