Relais Christine
Paris · France
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Character and identity
Tucked down a quiet side street off Saint-Germain-de-Prés, behind a leafy passageway, this 48-room hideaway occupies a 17th-century former private mansion built on the vaulted cellars of a 13th-century abbey. Designer Laura Gonzalez has layered classic French furnishings (antiqued at Les Puces de Saint-Ouen) with fringed English-style sofas, 18th-century chinoiserie and Pierre Frey or Le Manach fabrics on walls and headboards. Those medieval cellars now hold the breakfast room, a small gym and a jewel-box Spa Guerlain with two treatment rooms, sauna and Jacuzzi. There's no restaurant, but expect afternoon tea in the garden, an honour bar and round-the-clock room service from a limited menu.
Who's it for
Best for:
Repeat Paris visitors and design-literate couples who want a discreet, residential base in the sixth, within walking distance of the Left Bank's galleries and boutiques. The mix of artists, gallerists and corporate regulars suits travellers who prize seclusion, antiques and a private-house feel over a hotel scene.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone who wants a proper restaurant on site, a full destination spa, or a grand lobby buzz. Families needing space and kids' facilities won't find them here, and the Cosy rooms are genuinely compact, sized better for solo travellers.
Bottom line
The appeal is the secret-address atmosphere and the residential design, not the facilities, so come for a quiet, anchored Paris stay rather than a full-service hotel experience. Couples should book a duplex or garden suite for the canopy beds, mansard roofs or outdoor seating; confirm tub versus shower in advance, and take advantage of the complimentary valet parking and bike rentals.
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What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Full service laundry
- Hot tub
- Kid-friendly
- Spa
- Airport shuttle
