It’s not every single day you may say you checked in to a chateau in Paris. In truth, “the one chateau in Paris” is the tagline for one in all Paris’ most celebrated newly opened hotels, the Saint James Paris.
Positioned in the guts of the sixteenth arrondissement, the Saint James Paris is the image perfect oasis you’ve been searching for. Only a temporary walk from the Eiffel Tower and even closer to the Arc de Triomphe, this luxury hotel is idyllically situated for those looking for to explore Paris for the primary time. Read on for the complete review of my stay!
Saint James, the one Chateau in Paris
After an in depth renovation, the Saint James Paris has finally re-opened its doors. In what is usually a residential neighbourhood, the situation of the hotel within the sixteenth is enviable given you’re in a position to feel like an area in the guts of Paris. And yet all of the while, you’re only ever a brief walk from two of Paris’ fundamental monuments.
As I approached the hotel in my Uber, I already had an amazing sense that this could be a really special stay. The tall iron gates and imposing stonework made me realise before I had even stepped inside, that this could be something a bit of out of the bizarre.
Walking in to the lobby felt like coming home, which is surprising given the grandeur of the lobby and its impressive staircase (that never seems to finish!) However the staff were at all times friendly and made me feel at home, with an early check-in possible given my room was on the third floor and had only just been accomplished a couple of days earlier.
The rooms on the third floor of the Saint James are something phenomenal. Being on the highest floor of the hotel, the renovation has allowed for a clever technique to maximise light (as this may be so hard to come back by in the tough and dark days of winter). So the renovation team got here up with the modern idea to create “winter gardens” contained in the top floor suites. Given these suites don’t possess another light (from say a balcony or a big window searching onto the road), the sky-lit winter gardens were a terrific technique to bring more light to those rooms and make for an actual treat on a sunny day.
Contained in the Suite
When you’ve taken stock of the natural light streaming through your windows, walk through to the bedroom and also you will probably be equally stunned by the sheer size of the rooms at Saint James Paris. The hotel was originally a boarding school and has since been renovated various times, to now be one of the crucial luxurious hotels in all of Paris. And definitely the scale of every room must be a drawcard, as Paris hotels are notorious for being small and pokey. However the rooms are huge, inviting and also you’ll even discover a small window in your bathroom (just trust me after I say small!)
The bathrooms have the whole lot you’d come to expect of a luxury five star property, including bath ammenities by Guerlain Paris. There’s a shower and separate toilet, but in my room there was the absence of a shower. That didn’t really concern me since I planned on spending most of my day out and about exploring Paris! Nevertheless if you happen to do fancy a shower, check with staff once you make your booking as there are lots of room types available.
One among the nicest surprises during my stay was at turn down service, when two Angelina chocolates would magically appear beside the bed. That is such a pleasant touch for the hotel to spotlight an area specialty, as Angelina Paris is on most travellers’ hit lists when visiting Paris (and if it not yet, it needs to be!)
Across the Hotel
The hotel is simply open to guests until the evenings, when the nice dining restaurant and bar speak in confidence to outside guests. Meaning the hotel is fairly quiet within the morning and throughout the day, so if you happen to occur upon bad weather, you’ll have loads of excuses to remain within the hotel a bit of longer before you enterprise out for the day. There may be also a wonderful indoor heated pool underneath the hotel, together with a Guerlain Spa if you happen to fancy a treatment.
Location in Paris
The placement of this hotel is great for first time visitors to Paris, especially those that plan on visiting the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe (which I highly advise you don’t miss on your first time in Paris!) And if you happen to are already well-versed in Paris sightseeing, then you definately will likely also enjoy the situation of this hotel because it is far-off from the more populated parts of Paris like Le Marais and Saint-Germain. The sixteenth arrondissement is notorious for being a wealthy suburb, nonetheless I used to be pleasantly surprised by the quantity of quaint and well-priced restaurants and bistros just a couple of minutes walk away. Port Dauphine is the closest metro station, situated just a couple of steps outside of the hotel.
Book your stay
As this hotel is newly opened, there are some great specials on offer regarding room rates. Currently room rates start at €570 per room, per night. Breakfast is additional, but I can highly recommend splurging because it is a full a la carte affair – comprising of breakfast pastries, juices, coffee and tea, in addition to cooked egg dishes and yogurt.
