These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris - AFAR
"The under-appreciated 13th arrondissement includes the hilltop Buttes-aux-Cailles district and the historic Gobelins tapestry factory. This is where the design-forward C.O.Q. opened in 2016. The hotel is from Hôteliers Impertinents, a small French hospitality group. The 50-room C.O.Q. takes its name from “Community of Quality.” The moniker is also a nod to the proud coq (rooster), a symbol of France, and a stuffed cockerel keeps watch over reception, while a courtyard garden has a chicken coop. With a colorful, carpeted lounge loaded with reading material, Hotel C.O.Q. has the feel of a family home in a Paris neighborhood that’s completely off the tourist map. There’s a relaxed and bohemian vibe making it an appealing place to linger. The room decor also contributes to this feel; think vintage furniture, oil paintings, decorative mirrors, and custom-designed wardrobes. C.O.Q. is family-friendly too, offering baby amenities on request and candy-filled jars at the reception desk. The lavish buffet breakfast showcases only French products, such as Alain Milliat jams, Poilâne bread, and locally roasted coffee by Terres de Café. Note: There’s no gym or wellness facilities." - Mary Winston Nicklin
