Hôtel Elysia: The Boutique Hotel To Book If You’re Escaping to Paris This Summer

The discreet Hôtel Elysia is an undiscovered marvel that offers all the Haussmann grandeur of the City of Lights in a chic, intimate setting

You’d be tempted to say that this boutique hotel feels like home, but not many homes could equal the plush sophistication – and prime location in the upmarket 8th arrondissement – of the elegant Hôtel Elysia Paris that bears the stamp of acclaimed designer Oscar Lucien Ono.

Whether you are looking to soak in the culture at the Petit Palais, people watch while eating L’Avenue’s signature burger or shop the latest collections on the Champs-Élysées, you’ll only be a short stroll away. One of the most winsome characteristics of this intimate sanctuary is the fact that comfort has been prioritised with bespoke furniture and plush carpets, but distinctive design flourishes of the historic Haussmann-style building have been carefully preserved and accentuated.

Discerning guests will notice the mosaic floors, stained-glass windows, winding staircases and wrought-iron lifts adding to the charm of their stay. Stand-out features in some of the 39 rooms and suites – ask ahead if you’re partial – include stand-alone baths, and dreamy views of the Eiffel Tower from the top, seventh floor. Savour French classics at the in-house restaurant Le Bayadère, take high tea at the Salon Bamboo and be pampered at the subterranean spa that soothes and comes complete with sauna and hammam.

This city is made to be explored, but surely that’s only if you don’t have such a chic spot to call home?

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From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s July/August 2024 issue.