Hotels - Paris e-guide: The Travel Guide with its Own Website - page 169

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16 E1

L'Hotel indulgent fantasies
13 rue des Beaux Arts, 6ème • 01 44 41 99 00
www.l-hotel.com
Oscar Wilde spent his last days here, famously claim-
ing that he was dying beyond his means. There's no
need to take it quite that far, but a night here is worth
the expense. L'Hotel is a temple to opulence, with 20
rooms - individually decorated by the ubiquitous
Jaques Garcia - leading off the circular lightwell. Part
the heavy drapes at the door of the Léopard Room to
reveal a riot of purple taffeta, velvet, gilt and leopard
print. There's also a red marble bathroom with a
sunken tub. The Roi de Naples Room features a huge
bed, a fireplace and impressive chandeliers while the
St Petersburg is an imperial dream of jade, mirrors
and marble. In the basement, the perpetual-wave
pool, mosaic steam room and circular chill-out lounge
provide a heaven for hedonists. However, shy
Sybarites will be pleased to discover that this spa area
can only be reserved for private sessions. Expensive

16 E2

Artus chic on the cheap
34 rue de Buci, 6ème • 01 43 29 07 20
www.artushotel.com
Superbly located, the Artus has friendly, relaxed staff,
a young and hip clientele and decent prices. The arty
touch alluded to in the hotel's name? Check out the
bedroom doors, each painted by an up-and-coming
artist. If you can, splash out on the duplex room with
a truly striking, sumptuous bathroom. Moderate

16 G4

Hotel du Panthéon elegant living
19 place du Panthéon, 5ème • 01 43 54 32 95
www.hoteldupantheon.com
It's always wise to book ahead for the Hotel du
Panthéon; its prime location and attentive staff have
won it a legion of fans. Booking also increases the
chance of getting one of the few rooms with spectacular
Panthéon views. All rooms have château-style furnish-
ings, including some four-poster beds. Moderate