Paris may boast many of the world’s grandest and most storied hotels, but Madame Rêve, which opened in 2022, stands apart from competitors—not just for its elegance, but for its sense of discretion. Located in a Haussman-era building just a short (and picturesque walk) from the Palace des Victoires, the Jardin du Palais-Royal, and the Louvre, the sophisticated, sexy rooms and suites offer refuge from the city’s bustle. The hotel’s true crown jewel, however, is its spectacular rooftop terrace, featuring an exceptional hanging garden that spans nearly 10,000 square feet, and providing a tranquil retreat during the day and a romantic escape at night. No matter the hour, a view over Paris will always dazzle—but at Hotel Madame Rêve, it somehow still feels like your own special secret. —Ian Malone, experiences manager
Amenities: Restaurants, bars, café, gym, rooftop terrace and bar, bicycle rentals, spa
Address: 48 Rue du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
Jerome Galland
The first thing I noticed about La Fantaisie, a new hotel in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, is a phrase etched into the pavement out front: “Enchanté,” or “nice to meet you.” But its literal translation is apt as well, as an enchanting forest of delights grows within. The lobby ceiling is covered in a tapestry resembling a tree canopy, tables in the salon are supported by petal-shaped legs, while the dense foliage-themed wallpaper in its corridors looks like it could have been lifted from the pages of Where The Wild Things Are. (The interior designer behind it all is Martin Brudnizki, the modern maximalist master also known for projects like Annabel’s in London and Hotel Fouquet’s in New York.) The hotel also has a restaurant by the three-Michelin-starred chef, Dominique Crenn, and a rooftop bar that overlooks the Haussman facades of Paris. —E.T.
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