Hotel Balzac

Paris, France

While just steps from the Champs-Elysées, Hotel Balzac feels miles away from the busy shopping promenade. Set on a quiet sloping street, the Relais & Châteaux hotel occupies the site that once housed the late French novelist Honoré de Balzac. Today, the Haussmanian hotel continues to feel like a private Parisian residence – promising homely public spaces, understated suites with an air of Japanese minimalism and discreet service. The hotel has an inviting laid-back feel, particularly at the salon-style lounge where guests can indulge in a posh croque monsieur, play a game of chess or catch up on French literature beside a roaring fireplace. Nevertheless, it still has a few secrets up its sleeve. Top-floor suites overlook the Eiffel Tower, the basement is home to a serene Japanese-inspired spa, and a hidden door on the ground floor leads guests into the Pierre Gagnaire restaurant next door. The hotel’s Clefs d’Or concierge can also secure coveted experiences across the French capital.

Key Information

• Rooms: 58
• Starting Rate: $563
• High Season: June-August
• Dining: The Lounge
• Drinking: Balzac Hotel Bar
• At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa, fitness centre, pet-friendly, hammam
• 33 1 44 35 18 00
• Visit Hotel Balzac's Website

Location

6 Rue Balzac, Champs-Elysées, Paris, 75008