"A hotel that provides some kind of a local experience, whether it’s an artist-in-residence painting a mural in the lobby or a cocktail bar that attracts people from the neighborhood for drinks after work, is already a step ahead of the competition. That’s especially true in a city like Paris, where the line between local and tourist feels so sharply drawn. Le Roch Hotel & Spa takes care of that. The interior designer, Sarah Lavoine, isn’t just one of those intimidatingly hip Parisians. She’s a much sought-after creative who lives and works — and shops, eats, and drinks — in the neighborhood. And she’s put her heart and soul into the place. The result is a 37-room boutique hotel that embodies that seemingly effortless elegance that we we love to associate with Paris. That the hotel also has five-star comforts and an ideal location between the Place de l'Opéra and the Place Vendôme in the 1st arrondissement, well, that’s just icing on the proverbial cake." - Tablet Hotels