Hôtel Littéraire le Swann, BW Premier Collection  

In Paris’s 8th Arrondissement, a short walk from Gare Saint‑Lazare and the Plaine Monceau / Saint‑Augustin quarter. Minutes from the grand department stores and the Garnier Opera, with quick access to La Défense, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Versailles.

A 4‑star literary hideaway dedicated to Marcel Proust. About 80 rooms spread across floors themed to places in In Search of Lost Time, each room named for a character and introduced by a framed quotation and an original Jean Aubertin watercolour. Housed in award‑winning 19th‑century architecture with a contemporary 2013 refurbishment and an Art Deco glass‑ceiling lobby. Rooms are air‑conditioned and range in amenities from minibars and TVs to bathrobes and slippers depending on category.

Spa center and fitness room, a quiet library, concierge and tour desk, plus laundry, dry cleaning and safe‑deposit services. Elevator access and facilities for guests with reduced mobility. Free Wi‑Fi across the property.

Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel and quick, direct access to the La Défense business district and western suburbs—handy for business travelers on tight schedules.

On‑site restaurant and a lobby bar under the Art Deco glass ceiling—easy spots for a relaxed drink or meal after exploring Paris.