Check In: Hotel Review: Hotel O in Paris

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 26 Juni 2013 | 17.36

Serge Ramelli

The lobby at the Hotel O.

From 149 euros for a double, or about $199, at $1.34 to the euro.

BASICS

This futuristic-looking boutique hotel is blocks from Paris's postcard attractions. The 29-room, five-story property, which opened in October, is the first hotel by Ito Morabito, the young French designer who goes by Ora-Ito professionally. His iconoclastic career has included designing for Heineken, Nike, Toyota and Christofle. Hotel O, a collaboration with Elegancia Hotels, has the swagger of a first-rate design hotel — the fashion photographer Ellen von Unwerth has staged a shoot here for Italian Vogue — if not the square footage. Playful touches abound, including a wall of motorcycle helmets from the luxury brand Ateliers Ruby displayed in a panoply of colors in the lobby.

LOCATION

Hotel O's central location in the First Arrondissement is a short stroll from the serene Jardins du Palais Royal. The shops of Rue St.-Honoré are five minutes away, and the Louvre is 10 minutes. A number of the city's most talked-about restaurants — La Régalade Saint-Honoré, Yam'Tcha and Spring — are in the neighborhood.

THE ROOM

I wasn't prepared for how aptly named my 120-square-foot Cocoon room, the smallest double unit, would be; my luggage, left out, would have obstructed my sole walking path. (The 170-square-foot Galileo units, the largest of the double rooms, were considerably more spacious and featured beds cleverly tucked into alcoves.) Size notwithstanding, my cozy room was well designed and gave off the vibe of a futuristic ship cabin with all the wood, its stylish custom bed with light switches embedded in the headboard and a gently curving backboard that extended almost up to the ceiling and over the length of the bed. The dominant hue — for my room — was burned yellow in everything from the felt wall to the thick, pleated felt curtains, and its use made the room feel more streamlined.

ROOM SERVICE

My 16-euro breakfast was considerably more expensive than the cost of pastry at a corner cafe, but it included any selection of items from a well-curated spread. I chose a basket of mini croissants, pains au chocolat and baguettes accompanied by creamy Échiré Butter, Alain Milliat jams and a pot of hot Kusmi chamomile tea. The order arrived in less than 20 minutes.

THE BATHROOM

The elevated, capsule-like bathroom, which opened by sliding door, was minimalist and functional with gleaming white Corian flooring and walls, a single minuscule sink and, for a hint of luxury, a shower stall with a rain shower head separated by glass partition. Ora-Ito branded toiletries were scented with rosewood and sage oils.

AMENITIES

The hotel bar, with a curved wall of wooden slats, was a stylish setting for sipping inventive cocktails. The selection of spirits included Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey. The complimentary Wi-Fi worked well in my room. Guests can borrow laptops for use in the lobby or bar.

BOTTOM LINE

Travelers staying in Paris for more than a few days or with oversize luggage should probably pass — or at least upgrade to the largest room, the Galileo unit. Anyone else seeking bold design, a cheerful staff and a well-situated base for exploring the main tourist attractions of Paris as well as its lively shopping areas and restaurants would do well to choose Hotel O, particularly at such reasonable rates.

Hotel O, 19, rue Hérold; (33-1) 42-36-04-02; hotel-o-paris.com.


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