One of the Most Charming New Wine Bars in Paris Is Also a Hotel

"Opened in November 2021 as the sixth Orso Hotels property, Le Wallace Hôtel & Bar occupies a once-derelict building—fondly nicknamed the “Wallace Palace” during its overhaul—and has been transformed by multiple Paris-based design firms (with additional floors by architect Silvio d'Ascia) into a charming 45-room hotel in the 15th arrondissement. During a rainy winter weekend visit I found the Hauvette & Madani–designed guest rooms, inspired by the lush 1970s Italian Riviera, use jewel tones, terrazzo-floored bathrooms, heavy textiles and lacquered wood, and range from cozy singles to large balcony suites, many with Eiffel Tower views; the hotel is about a 20-minute walk from the tower. The tippy-top 750-square-foot third-floor terrace is planted and cushioned and even includes a sauna and a Scandinavian-style cold plunge. The true centerpiece is a small, plant-filled central patio and adjacent atrium wine bar beneath a skylight, which becomes the social hub for breakfast croissants or Negroni nightcaps; the Riviera-influenced menu—sourced from nearby Italian purveyors and developed with culinary incubator Fulgurances—draws locals for aperitivo hour with fritti, mortadella, and a tight list of Italian wines." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines