Saint James Paris

"Set in a neoclassical former private residence and surrounded by a sizable structural garden, Paris’s only château-hotel underwent a radical decorative transformation last year—courtesy of Laura Gonzalez, who made it feel like a one-of-a-kind Parisian home once again. The 50 rooms and suites are perfect examples of Gonzalez’s maximalist design style: Think nature-inspired wallpapers, ornate moldings, and plush fabrics in mixed colors and textures. The wellness program also got a total reboot and was relaunched in 2021 as a three-room Guerlain spa, with large vaulted spaces, a stone staircase, and an aesthetic reminiscent of Greco-Roman thermal baths." - Sandra Ramani, Lindsey Tramuta

"Room Number 311, one of eight prestige suites at the Saint James Paris, is a masterful French designer’s dreamscape with a winter garden, sun streaming in through the glass roof, and a design scheme intended by star designer Laura Gonzalez to feel like a time machine through centuries of French design. The Saint James is the only honest-to-god château hotel in the city, and was once the enviable dorm space for university students on special scholarship. The hotel features a Michelin-Starred restaurant, Bellefeuille, and a dazzling 'Chanel' staircase reminiscent of Coco Chanel’s studio. Guests can book a prestige suite and request the piano suite, or choose from other remarkable rooms or four fully serviced luxury apartments in a villa next door." - The MICHELIN Guide

"The Saint James Paris is one of the few Three Key selections in Paris, situated in the residential neighborhood of the 16th arrondissement, a ten-minute drive from the Eiffel Tower. Room Number 311, one of eight prestige suites at the Saint James Paris, is a French designer's dreamscape with a winter garden, sun streaming in through the glass roof, Greek-style busts, and bold Art Deco elements. It offers unique features like a piano and is a part of the only château hotel in the city. The hotel includes the Michelin-Starred restaurant Bellefeuille, a library, Budoir room types, and a view from the garden. Guests can book various types of accommodations, including luxury apartments in a villa next door." - The MICHELIN Guide

"Saint James Paris is located in the 16th arrondissement and is the only chateau-hotel in Paris."

"It's incredibly rare to find a country-style château in Paris itself, but the Saint James is exactly that – a freestanding house surrounded by a wall and garden. The bar within capitalises on the sophistication of the setting with Le Bar Bibliothèque, a chic space filled with plush couches and deep armchairs and framed by the leather-bound books that give it its name." - The MICHELIN Guide