It might no longer be the louche, decadent meeting place it was in the 60s and 70s, but L'Hôtel, with its fabulous circular atrium, is nowadays graced by gloriously extravagent interiors. Choose between compact, jewel-box like rooms and themed suites (if you can bear the tristesse you can sleep in the room in which Oscar Wilde expired beyond his means). There's also a divine candlelit plunge pool, perfect for romantic assignations.

Go to L' Hôtel website.

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“L'Hotel”

Small, treasure-filled left-bank garret hotel of Oscar Wilde fame, ideal for liasons. Tres romantic, preserving some of the garret atmosphere of Wilde's day, if expensive. Opulant decoration in rooms themed to personalities. Subterranean steam room and … Read more...

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L'Hotel

Just 10 minutes walk from the Louvre, this is the quintessential Parisian retreat. With each room individually decorated, this famous historical residence has become the ultimate left bank hotel to stay at.

 
Review posted 15th January 2008 by Active Hotels.

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