In Paris, Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain Is a Literary Dream - AFAR
"Located on a quiet side street in Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés on Paris’s Left Bank, this recently opened (April 2022) four‑star boutique hotel from Chevalier Paris unites three distinct 17th‑century buildings into a chic, apartment‑like property with 47 rooms and suites. Didier Benderli’s eclectic redesign preserves architectural character while employing a neutral palette of tan, navy and burgundy, with highlights that include Parisian balconies, fireplaces, and the 753‑square‑foot James Joyce suite—featuring herringbone parquet, sloped ceilings, tiled‑rooftop views and a custom chandelier by Alexandre Logé. Common areas encourage lingering: a sunlit “living room” with a sculptural fireplace and glass ceiling, a warmly lit salon lined with Gallimard books, and a cozy library. A newly completed subterranean spa—previously a wine store and cabaret—offers a hammam, meditation and yoga room, a gym, two massage rooms using Codage Paris treatments, and a plunge pool (one of the few, and reportedly the only four‑star hotel pool in the neighborhood). The on‑site neo‑brasserie, overseen by chef Thibault Sombardier, serves seasonally driven, coastal‑focused dishes (for example, seabream carpaccio with bottarga and trout egg pickles with crème fraîche) alongside an eclectic list of local wines, and both restaurant and bar are open to the public, reinforcing the property’s strong ties to the area’s literary history and its tribute to James Joyce." - Supriya Kalidas
