Hotel de la Tulipe

Located on a quiet side street near the upscale shops of Rue St-Dominique and the popular Rue Cler market, the three-star Hotel de la Tulipe is a little slice of Provence in the heart of Paris. From the sunny yellow façade and wrought-iron fixtures to the wicker furniture and potted plants, this hotel is a charmer.

Quick read

Pros: Attractive countryside décor. Picturesque location near Eiffel Tower.

Cons: Can be expensive. Rooms could use a little touch-up.

Rooms

The Hotel de la Tulipe's 22 rooms, all non-smoking, vary greatly in size. They feature exposed stone and wooden beams, bright yellow walls, red carpets and Provencale-themed fabrics and bedspreads. The effect is pleasant and pretty, although some could use a dab of fresh paint here or there.

Rooms are equipped with cable TV, telephone, minibar and (in warm weather) fans. Charmingly, 10 of the 22 rooms open onto a magnificent garden courtyard. A few apartments are available for groups of three to five people, with two bathrooms each.

Red-tiled bathrooms are equipped with showers or tubs (specify your preference when reserving) and a hair dryer.

Hotel

During the summer, breakfast (for €11) is served in the courtyard, while in cooler months it moves indoors to the large, cheerful lounge overlooking the street. The walls are decorated with works from local artists and a piano sits, just waiting to be played.

An Internet station in the lobby offers online access to guests free of charge, and the hotel is equipped with Wi-Fi (free for the first hour).

Note: The Hotel de la Tulipe does not have an elevator.

Location

Like so many hotels around it, the Hotel de la Tulipe benefits from a charming location near so many small shops, restaurants and cafés. The hotel is located just off Rue Saint-Dominique on the smaller Rue Malar, which should cut back on any passing traffic noise. On the downside, the area doesn’t offer much in terms of nightlife, although you can walk or take the Metro to areas with more buzz.

Metro: The hotel is located about a five-minute walk to La Tour-Maubourg Metro Station (line 8).