Hotels - Paris e-guide: The Travel Guide with its Own Website - page 165

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WEIRD & WONDERFUL ROMANTIC HIDEAWAYS ARTISTIC STYLE

Hotel St-Merry
78 rue de la Verrerie, 4ème
Gothic furnishings (including a con-
fessional box in the reception) and a
chequered history lend the St-Merry
a little quirky kudos. (See p173)

Pavillon de la Reine
28 place des Vosges, 3ème
An oasis of calm situated on a
romantic square. The beams and
beautiful beds create a perfect
haven for lovers. (See p172)

Artus
34 rue de Buci, 6ème
Rising and established artists were
commissioned to paint the doors
here, and a graffiti guru was let loose
on the staircases. (See p175)

L'Hotel
13 rue des Beaux Arts, 6ème
Rooms to match the wildest fanta-
sies are found in this hotel. One of
them recreates Oscar Wilde's last
resting place. (See p175)

Hotel du Vigny
9-11 rue Balzac, 8ème
Discreet staff, magnificent rooms
and a prevailing sense of elegance
set the tone here. (See p177)

Hotel Square
3 rue des Boulainvilliers, 16ème
Inside this hotel - itself a work of
modern art - is a gallery with some
interesting work by renowned
French artists. (See p179)

This might be the land of Gitanes and
Gauloises, but its not uncommon for
moderate and expensive hotels to have
non-smoking rooms, or even floors.

Hotel du Septième Art
20 rue St-Paul, 4ème
Stuffed with movie memorabilia,
this is an offbeat choice for film
fans. It also has a terrific location
near the Marais. (See p173)

Hotel du Lys
23 rue Serpente, 6ème
A hideaway for couples looking for
a special stay, the Hotel du Lys has
charm in abundance. (See p174)

Hotel A
4 rue d'Artois, 8ème
One-off works of art grace the
doors, bedrooms and lobby area of
the Hotel A, and art topics line the
shelves of its library. (See p177)