Kimpton St Honoré Paris Review

Our Verdict

Kimpton St Honoré Paris Review

Located in the heart of Paris, Kimpton St Honoré is a luxury lifestyle boutique hotel featuring chic modern design, casual dining, an amazing spa, and unparalleled views of the city.

This Kimpton should be the new flagship property for all future Kimpton's around the world. It’s truly one of a kind and offers the perfect laid back luxury experience with a great room product, top-notch service and more.

Located just moments away from Opera, Faubourg St Honoré and the Tuileries Gardens, Kimpton St Honoré Paris brings creative flair to it’s 1917 Art Nouveau facade.

Kimpton St. Honoré Paris bring a light-hearted sense of Paris chic to guests. This hotel truly feels like your Parisian home away from home and has a very residential feel.

This review is based off of our personal stay in October of 2021 & March of 2022. And don’t forget, if you are planning to stay at the Kimpton St Honoré, book through IHG Luxury & Lifestyle to take advantage of exclusive complimentary extras like a room upgrade (if available, at check-in), $100 USD hotel credit, daily breakfast and a welcome amenity. And let’s just say, the Kimpton St. Honoré takes very good care of our clients. To request IHG Luxury & Lifestyle rates, just visit liveluxetravelco.com/ihg-luxury-lifestyle.

If you're looking for something new and fresh for your next visit to Paris, we recommend checking out Kimpton St Honoré. This isn't your classic Parisian hotel, but it's the new modern, chic and luxurious version.

The Kimpton brand is all about an experience as unique as you are. And from the moment you arrive at Kimpton St Honoré, that’s what you're going to experience. The hotel is crafted from the finest marble, brass fixtures, crafted hardwood floors, beautifully appointed furniture and more.

Our Room

During our stay at Kimpton St Honoré, we wanted a super luxurious and spacious weekend in Paris, so we stayed in La Suite Honoré (presidential suite). Not just Suite Honoré, but all of the guest rooms and suites feel like your Parisian apartment. The 123 guest rooms and 26 suites all feature Art-Deco inspired interiors. And it's worth noting that all accommodations features a wireless Bang & Olufsen speaker, Codage Paris bath amenities, TV with Chromecast technology​, espresso machines with coffee pods from local roastery Lomi Paris, electric hot water kettle with Kusmi Tea products, bottled still and sparkling water and a minibar with gourmet local treats.

La Suite Honoré features a large dining room table with a small kitchen, living room, powder bath, an oversized bedroom with sitting area, a wide bathroom with free standing tub and rain shower and a large walk-in closet.

This suite is over 1,100 square feet (110 square meters) and features a wrap around balcony with views of the Opera across the street from the dining room and living room and the Eiffel tower from the bedroom and bathroom.

La Suite Honoré is a true one bedroom suite that offers a sperate bedroom and living area. The living area features a couch, two chairs, a flat-screen TV with Chromecast, a desk and a minibar.

The bathroom in Suite Honoré is incredibly large. It has a free-standing tub that has a view of the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles at night. The bathroom also has a double vanity, a large walk-in shower with rain head and a separate toilet area.

The entire hotel features Codage Paris toiletries which are quite nice. Codage is a local French brand of cosmetics that is all about natural, clean and environmentally friendly ingredients.

Amenities

Kimpton St Honoré offers plenty of amenities for everyone, including a lower level that houses the fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and the Codage spa.

Codage Spa at Kimpton St Honoré is one of the newest luxury spas in Paris. Find some time for yourself and indulge in the ultimate treat at this luxury spa in partnership with CODAGE Paris. You’ll enjoy tailor-made treatments by their highly trained therapists to help accentuate your individual beauty with expert advice on your skin’s needs.

All the products in the spa are formulated and made in CODAGE’s laboratory located in the South of France. In fact during our first stay, we went for a facial at Codage Spa and purchased MyCodage which was a personalized prescription made on demand after a complete skin diagnosis. The facial serum is custom blended to your unique needs, lifestyle and the environment in which you live in.

We'd highly recommend a visit to Codage during your stay for either a treatment or for MyCodage.

The fitness center is open 24-hours and even though it's quite small, it has plenty of equipment and space to get a great workout in. The TechnoGym equipment is state-of-the-art and even includes some fitness classes.

The hotel also offers complimentary made-in-France Jitensha bicycles (classic and electric models available) that you can take out for a pedal around the city.

Dining

When you think of food in Paris, you probably think of Michelin star restaurants and traditional French cuisine. Well if that's what you're looking for you might be disappointed, but let us be the first to tell you that Montecito Restaurant and Bar is the first America's West Coast inspired restaurant that brings something new and exciting to the city. Monteciot is your California getaway in the heart of Paris.

You can expect lush greenery and casual-chic colorful plates, all executed with a Californian flair, to exacting French techniques. Delectable craft cocktails and live music add the final touch to an evening of California dream.

This is the hotels main restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. If you book through IHG Luxury & Lifestyle or Virtuoso, this is where the complimentary breakfast can be enjoyed.

During our stay we enjoyed breakfast each morning and since it was included for our IHG Luxury & Lifestyle stay, it saved us about $90 USD each day. We tried the huevos rancheros, and the breakfast sandwich. Both of these dishes are not your typical American breakfast, they have a contemporary twist to them.

If you're looking for a fun night out in Paris, make sure you stop by Montecito for Kimpton social hour and enjoy a complimentary drink by presenting your room key. Most nights of the week, they have a DJ, colored lights and a whole low-key chill vibe.

The other food and beverage outlet at Kimpton St Honoré is Sequoia Rooftop Bar. Sequoia offers iconic 360-degree views of Central Paris, which will make you feel like you're living a fairytale. The views of the city are like none other. Rooftop bars aren't very common in Paris, so this is the perfect place for the most Instagramable photo, the perfect proposal or just a romantic moment with your significant other.

Now back to Montecito. For dinner we had a family style dinner with lots of dishes to share including: lobster pasta, tuna wontons, tomahawk steak, macaroni and cheese, and more.

Insider tip: order the lobster linguini, you'll thank us later.

Service

From the moment we arrived curb-side to Kimpton St Honoré, we were greeted with friendly smiles, and helpful, personal service. The check-in process was quick and easy, we were even escorted to our room.

And after a long day of flying, we ordered in-room dining and the team wanted it to be special so they gave us a dinner with a view of The Opera in our suite. The in-room dining staff was very attentive and made sure we had everything that we needed. And after a long day of traveling a quick good meal was just what we needed.

The staff at Montecito was very attentive and quick to make sure we had what we needed during breakfast, dinner and social hour.

Housekeeping was very efficient and thorough each day. We loved coming back to the room being "perfect” after a day exploring the city and shopping.

The only challenge we encountered was with the concierge. They were pretty slow to respond to requests and we asked them to book our return transportation from the hotel back to the airport. The morning we were departing the transfer never showed up and we ended up having to have the reception staff call a taxi. We've spoken to the team about these issues and they are working on improving their responsiveness and follow through.

Kimpton is all about staying human and making connections and that's exactly how we felt during our stay.

Overall Impression

The luxurious Kimpton St Honoré Paris allows you to live out all your wildest Parisian dreams. The location being close to Opera, Place Vendome and Galleries Lafayette makes for great shopping. The service, the food, the rooftop, the amenities and the accommodations will have you not wanting to leave. This might be a bold statement to make, but this is the best Kimpton property and an amazing luxury lifestyle offering in a city filled with classic, over-the-top hotels.

Extra Perks

And don’t forget, when you book Kimpton St Honoré Paris with Live Luxe Travel Co., through our IHG Luxury & Lifestyle partnership, you’ll receive a $100 hotel credit to use on dining, daily breakfast for two, a room upgrade and a welcome amenity.

Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme Review

Our Verdict

Bonjour! That is exactly what comes to mind when we think about Paris. Paris is such a romantic and charming city.

Paris has dozens of 4 and 5-star hotels. But, if you are going for ultra luxury then there is also another designation you should know about. Ultra luxury properties in France are located in historic palaces and are given the designation as a Palace hotel by the French government.

One of the reasons we choose the Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme was for it’s location in proximity to the Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries. And this property has a much more boutique feel with only 155 guest rooms.

PARK HYATT PARIS VENDÔME

A luxury palace away from home is exactly how we would describe the Park Hyatt Vendôme. With exquisite decor, plenty of luxury amenities and the excellent location make this hotel an unforgettable experience. As to be expected with most Park Hyatt hotels, they are a great mix of old-world luxury yet also contemporary.

OUR ROOM

During our stay at the Park Hyatt Vendôme we stayed in a Park Suite King. This particular suite felt like a true home away from home. The only thing this apartment-style suite was missing was a kitchen.

Upon entering the suite you are welcomed into a living room, followed by a spa-inspired bathroom and then the master-bedroom. There was no lack of space in the Park King Suite and perhaps the most notable feature was the attention to detail and use of elegant materials.

From the door handles to the light sconces, everywhere we looked there was so much influence of art in the style and decor of the room and even the whole hotel.

The bathroom could practically be a spa with the limestone walls, a deep-soaking tub, rain shower, heated floors, and exclusive toiletries designed by acclaimed perfumer Blaise Mautin. And we just loved those toiletries!

DINING

There was not a lack of great food at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme. Food is a huge focus at this property with 5 different dining options. The most well known dining venue is Michelin-starred Pur’ – Jean-François Rouquette.

During our stay we enjoyed breakfast each day at Sens under an elegant glass ceiling. And as you would expect at any Park Hyatt, a gourmet breakfast. Breakfast is either order off the menu or a buffet with made to order eggs.

For those who are gluten-free, paleo, keto any any other type of dietary restrictions, there are plenty of options for everyone.

AMENITIES

As you might expect in a palace hotel, there were plenty of amenities to keep guests busy. After a long day of exploring the city streets of Paris, come back to this palace to relax, get in a good workout or get some work done.

Le Spa features four treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room and a jacuzzi. The spa facilities are co-ed and might just make you forget you are in the middle of Paris. The use of stone and tones of gold make Le Spa very elegant and reflective.

SERVICE

Parisians tend to be very classy, elegant and demand a certain level of service. The service at the Park Hyatt Vendôme is no exception to these standards.

Upon arrival at the property, we were promptly greeted, assisted with our luggage and taken to the front desk. Each time we left or returned to the property, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff.

OVERALL IMPRESSION

The Park Hyatt Vendôme feels like somewhere you could stay overnight, for a few days or even for upwards of a few weeks. The finishes, the staff and the amenities make it a true home away from home for any European vacation.

As one of just 11 palace hotels in France, we would highly recommend you stay here for all or part of your trip to Paris.

And when you book with Live Luxe Travel Co., you’ll get complimentary extras like a $100 activity credit, daily breakfast for two and a room upgrade at the time of booking.