Le Roch Hotel & Spa – Paris

Le Roch Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel located a short walk from the famous 17th century Jardin Tuileries (Tuileries Garden) in the 1st arrondissement. This hotel understands luxury involves abstracting the cares of life away rather than throwing more at you.

The style of the hotel is home-like with a fireplace and bookshelves. Designed by a Parisian, Sarah Lavoine, its style is creative and eclectic. The rooms blend Parisian chic with the contemporary featuring solid walnut floors. The bathrooms feature Moroccan zelliges (handmade clay tiles).

The restaurant pairs fish and some meat with seasonal vegetables, along with French wines. You can also eat on the terrace and there’s a bar as well. There’s a fitness centre and pool available. There’s a wide range of beauty treatments in the spa, though you should probably get your hair done after visiting the Eiffel Tower.

The Eiffel Tower, once a temporary exhibit, is a 15 minute drive west along the Seine. This being the 1st arrondissement, you’re closer still to a wide range of luxury shopping options. The opera at Palais Garnier is within walking distance. This being the heart of Paris, you’re in a prime position to explore the city.