Le Damantin Hôtel & Spa  

Perched on the right bank of the Seine in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, this renovated 5-star maison bourgeoise sits at 1 Rue Bayard. Minutes from the Grand Palais and the Champs-Élysées, you’re a short stroll from Avenue Montaigne, high-fashion boutiques and the Eiffel Tower. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a luxe base for sightseeing or a stylish Paris escape.

The hotel has 44 luminous rooms, including 2 suites, ranging from 18 to 80 m². Fourteen rooms boast exceptional views of the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, the Dôme des Invalides, the Panthéon and Pont Alexandre III. Interiors mix classic Parisian style with Louis XVI bergères, Rubelli velvets and fabrics from Lelièvre and Pierre Frey. Each floor offers large connecting rooms for families or groups. Rooms are air-conditioned and appointed with minibars, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes and slippers.

Relax at the full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, or take a dip in the indoor pool. There’s a fitness center, sauna and a massage room for downtime. On-site bar and restaurant set the mood for evenings. Additional perks include a casino on the premises, a children’s playroom, parking and elevator access for guests with reduced mobility.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, laundry and dry-cleaning, and safe-deposit boxes.

An on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve drinks and light bites. A cafe on the premises is handy for snacks. Continental breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for an additional fee.