Hôtel Crayon by Elegancia

The three-star Hotel Crayon offers 26 rooms, each decorated with their own particular color scheme. The location just a short walk from the Centre Pompidou, the Opera, and Forum des Halles makes it an ideal, if not-so-cheapo, spot close to major attractions including the Louvre.

The Hotel Crayon’s Amazing Technicolor Dream-rooms feature richly painted walls with framed prints and retro furnishings found in Paris’ famous flea markets. Note the red, yellow, and purple-themed rooms, further decorated with seemingly-scribbled drawings on the walls above beds, in corners and on doors. The higher-end rooms start mixing in patterns: paisley, printed wallpaper, and silver panels. Each room at the Crayon is equipped with air conditioning, TV, telephone and a safe. They're also soundproofed, and all are non-smoking. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and all rooms.

Bathrooms, which feature either shower or bathtub, are similarly stylish and colorful, with fanciful mirrors, glass shower doors, bright-and-happy tiling and a collection of globally-inspired toiletries. While compact, the rain shower will help you feel clean and refreshed after each daily adventure. All bathrooms are equipped with a hair dryer.

One thing to note about these rooms? They can feel pretty small, ranging from only about 108 to 129 square feet. With rates averaging around €225 a night for these small doubles, it’s not the cheapest option around. But this hotel does have some interesting extras. For example, guests can choose their own personalized aromatherapy for their room, meaning the room will always smell exactly how you’d like.

Metro

The hotel is easily accessible by several Metro stations, including Les Halles, Louvre-Rivoli or Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre.

Airport

From either airport, the RER B train will stop at Châtelet-Les Halles for an easy walk to the hotel.