Hotel des Grands Boulevards – Hotel Review

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by Santorini Dave • Updated: March 15, 2019

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Hotel des Grands Boulevards is a trendy new boutique hotel by one of France’s top designers. Soundproofed rooms have a cool vibe and premium bedding; there’s a sweet rooftop bar, and the ground floor patio has a top notch cocktail bar and a glass-enclosed restaurant with great food. Located near the Grands Boulevards metro, near theaters, shopping, and Paris’ famous covered passages – a short walk to major sights and lots of transport connections.

Paris Hotels – Tips and Recommendations

• Best Luxury Hotels in Paris: Shangri-La (old world Paris charm) • Four Seasons George V (five-star luxury)
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Hotel des Grands Boulevards – The Basics

• Location: Centrally-located in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, near the covered passages and great restaurants and wine bars. Grands Boulevards metro station is a block away, and Palais Garnier is 16 minutes away on foot.
• Ages: While children are welcome at Hotel des Grands Boulevards, this is a small boutique hotel that’s geared toward adults; rollaway/extra beds and cribs are not available, and there are no special amenities for kids. (See my favorite Paris hotels for families.)
• Pet Policy: No pets allowed.
• View: Parisian Eave (Junior Suite) rooms have nice views over city rooftops
• Wi-Fi Internet: Complimentary Wi-Fi.
• Parking: No on-site parking. Discounted pricing at offsite lots are available.
• Nice Perks: In-room espresso and tea, premium bedding and toiletries.
• Phone: +33 1 85 73 33 33
• Email: [email protected]
• When To Book: The 50 rooms at Hotel des Grands Boulevards book up fast. Reserve months in advance, especially for the high travel season of April through September and December.
• How To Book: Booking.com will have the best rates. Use the website specific to your language, currency, and home-country for easiest use: UK • USA • Français • Deutsch • Nederlands.

Hotel des Grands Boulevards – Amenities

• Pool: No pool.
• Spa: No spa.
• Fitness Center: No fitness center.
• Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.

Hotel des Grands Boulevards – Food and Drink

• Restaurant: The hotel’s beautiful covered courtyard restaurant features rustic Italian-French cuisine, and is open for breakfast (7-10:30am), lunch (12-2pm), and dinner (7-10:30pm). Brunch is served every Sunday from 12-3pm.
• Lounge/Bar: Two popular in-house bars – The Shell Bar is located in the hotel’s covered courtyard; it is open from 6pm – 2am (closed in August). The rooftop Shed Bar is open every day from 6-11pm.
• Breakfast: Not complimentary. A buffet breakfast is served every day in the restaurant from 7-10:30am.
• Room Service: 24 hours.

Hotel des Grands Boulevards – Rooms

• Room Types: Petit Boulevard (Classic) • Saint Fiacre (Superior) • Uzes (Deluxe) • Parisian Eaves (Junior Suite) • Grand Boulevard (Junior Suite) • List of all rooms
• Smoking Rooms: Hotel des Grands Boulevards is a non-smoking hotel.
• Best Room: While Grands Boulevards suites are the roomiest, top floor Parisian Eaves suites feature high ceilings with exposed beams, and rooftop views over Paris.

Hotel des Grands Boulevards – What’s Nearby?

Recommended Nearby Tours & Tickets

• Grévin Wax Museum Tickets – Over 200 lifelike characters; from historical figures to present-day celebs. 3-minute walk.
• Paris Wine & Cheese Lunch – A fun and relaxed introduction to french wines (history, culture, and regional differences). 13-minute walk.
• Opera Garnier Tour – 90-minute guided tour of the Baroque Opera Garnier. 16-minute walk
• The Louvre – Skip-the-line-tickets and guided tour. 18-minute walk
• GetYourGuide.com – The best website for booking tours and tickets in Paris.

Nearby Restaurants

• Le Bouillon Chartier – Traditional French in a historic Belle Époque dining room. Reasonable prices. Great for families. 3-minute walk.
• Bien Bien – Small, friendly spot with some of the best Thai food in Paris. 4-minute walk.
• Popolare – Crazy good Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, cool downstairs bar. Go early – they don’t take reservations and there’s often a line. 7-minute walk.
• Frenchie – Exquisite high end French bistro fare. Extremely popular – book well in advance. 8-minute walk.
• La Bourse et La Vie – Classic French cooking from American celebrity chef, Daniel Rose. 9-minute walk.
• Big Ferdnand – American-style hamburgers done in 6 styles, including mushroom, veal, or chicken. House-made condiments and great fries. 10-minute walk.
• Le Grand Colbert – Traditional bistro. Famous because of being featured in the Diane Keaton/Jack Nicholson film Something’s Gotta Give, but popular because it’s fantastic. 11-minute walk.
• La Régalade Conservatoire – French fine dining in a casual, comfortable atmosphere inside Hôtel de Nell. Reservations recommended. 4-minute walk.
• La Boissonniere – Warm and friendly tapas/wine bar; a comfortable choice for solo diners. 5-minute walk.
• Angelina – Excellent tea and pastries (and the best hot chocolate in Paris) on the Rue de Rivoli. Great for brunch. 13-minute walk.
• yam’Tcha – Chinese influenced modern French cooking. Very popular – reserve well in advance, try for lunch, or stop by their boutique around the corner for steamed bao. 17-minute walk.
• Balagan – Creative Israeli and Mediterranean cuisine; fun, lively atmosphere. 21-minute walk.

Nearby Bars & Breweries

• The Frog & Underground – Rustic modern brew pub spread over three floors; friendly, English-speaking staff. 2-minute walk.
• Frenchie Bar à Vin – Go because you can’t score a reservation at the months-in-advance-booked Frenchie, or go because it’s wonderful in its own right, but go early to grab a table. Rotating menu, relaxed vibe, solid wine list. 8-minute walk.
• Mabel – Amazing cocktails, humongous rum selection, and grilled cheese sandwiches to die for. 8-minute walk.
• Legrand Filles et Fils – One of the oldest wine cellars in Paris, with a stunning location in the beautiful Passages Vivienne. Great selection of wines by the glass, helpful staff. 10-minute walk.
• Bar Le Forum – Classic, iconic, award-winning cocktail lounge. Dimly-lit and atmospheric. 10-minute walk.
• Redd – Lovely, intimate wine bar with a fantastic cheese and charcuterie selection. 10-minute walk.
• Experimental Cocktail Club – Intimate spot with excellent and unusual cocktails, and often a live DJ. 11-minute walk.
• Harry’s New York Bar – Cocktail and piano bar with a storied history and great drinks. 14-minute walk.

Cool Shops Nearby

• À la Mère de Famille – Chocolates and sweets, beautifully displayed and nicely packaged for souvenirs. 5-minute walk.
• Galeries Lafayette Haussmann – The most popular department store with tourists in search of famous French brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier. Also housewares, gourmet foods, and wine. 12-minute walk.
• E. Dehillerin – Vast cookware selection; old school copper pans, professional grade knives, unique gifts. 14-minute walk.
• Pierre Hermé – Award-winning macarons; try his signature “Ispahan” – a blend of rosewater, raspberry and lychee. 15-minute walk.
• Passage des Panoramas – The first covered walkway in Paris retains its old-world charm; great for art, antiques, and collectibles. 4-minute walk.
• Epices Roellinger Paris – Renowned spice shop that created by a Michelin-starred chef. 12-minute walk.
• Forum Des Halles – Huge, modern underground shopping mall with French and international brands, restaurants, a cinema, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. 15-minute walk.
• Chanel Boutique Cambon – The iconic French designer’s flagship retail location. As much a fashion museum as a shop. 20-minute walk.

Nearby Market or Grocery

• Pharmacie Actuelle – Pharmacy selling medications, first aid supplies, and French beauty products. 3-minute walk.
• Carrefour City Market – Good selection of wines, beers, fruits & veg, dairy, breads, and pantry staples. 8-minute walk.
• Rue Montorgueil – One of the best market streets in Paris. Produce, flowers, bakeries, cheese, wine, you name it. 13-minute walk.

Nearby Attractions & Things to Do

• Grévin Wax Museum – 3-minute walk.
• Passage des Panoramas – 4-minute walk.
• Chocolate Museum – 5-minute walk.
• Folies Bergère – 6-minute walk.
• Hôtel Drouot Auction House – 6-minute walk.
• Opéra-Comique – 7-minute walk.
• Porte Saint-Denis – 10-minute walk.
• Opéra Garnier – 16-minute walk.
• Palais Royal – 16-minute walk.
• Louvre Museum – 18-minute walk.

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