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Gilda Bruno

Joyful, Retro-Inspired "Maximalism" is Making a Splash at the Best Paris Hotels, and It's Got Us Obsessed

A maximalist Parisian stay features vibrantly decorated rooms filled with tapestries, sculptural artworks and lighting, and a pastel-hued color scheme.

Having just undergone thorough renovations as the host of the 2024 Olympic Games last summer, Paris has never looked more radiant than today. Living up to the promises of its moniker, the City of Light has come back to the world stage with freshly revamped landmarks, including the iconic Grand Palais exhibition hall and the just-reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral, and an even brighter aura, making 2025 the ideal year to get lost in its winding lanes.

With an ever-expanding hotel design scene, the French capital is seeing more and more acclaimed architects and designers reinterpret the essence of Parisian charm through cutting-edge interiors inspired by its layered history, pop culture, and romanticism. To help you keep track of the must-know newcomers and long-time institutions that can turn your holiday into a design full immersion, we have gathered all the best Paris hotels for an eccentric-chic getaway below.

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