The Hôtel Balzac is a hidden gem just a stone’s throw from the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Behind its magnificent doors, a quiet world of elegance opens up – with a touch of art deco, discreet Parisian chic and refined details that delight the eye. The interior, created by the trendy design duo Festen, is reminiscent of the aesthetics of the 1930s and 1940s: warm natural tones, customised furniture and subtly lit rooms that combine French luxury with modern lightness. Particularly charming: the suites under the roof, with exposed beams, sloping ceilings and private balconies offering breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower. For gourmets, there is no way around Pierre Gagnaire’s adjoining restaurant – a culinary temple with three Michelin stars. In the evening, the intimate hotel bar beckons with perfectly mixed cocktails and small delicacies, from Petrossian caviar to lobster rolls. The Japanese-inspired Ikoi Spa promises relaxation with its sauna, plunge pool and treatments that combine Far Eastern rituals with French finesse. The Balzac is much more than a hotel – it is a private retreat where the magic of Paris can be felt in every detail. A place for travellers who prefer tranquillity and understatement to grand gestures, yet right in the heart of the city.
6 Rue Balzac
75008 Paris
phone: +33 1 44 35 18 00
price: double from 475 Euro
