Travel Matters Insight

Hôtel Bel Ami

About…

What better location to showcase a luxury Hotel, with that quintessential Je ne sais quoi, other than within the glamorous district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The Hôtel Bel Ami is not your typical hotel stay though! Oozing with a chic & tranquil Parisian atmosphere, the Hotel’s contemporary style not ensures ultimate comfort, but all the amenities to make your stay feel extra snug!

You might say that Paris is spoilt for 5-star Hotels, so what makes Hôtel Bel Ami any different? Firstly, we want to talk about the Hotel’s style that was conceived by renowned French Architect & Interior Designer, Pascal Allaman. Formally, Allaman had been entrusted with prestigious projects that saw him manage the conception of the Paris headquarters of Euler Hermes SFAC and Blancpain's Boutiques. His meticulous & exacting style is encapsulated in a harmonious equilibrium between space & light and materials & colours – all of which contribute in creating his signature modern, cultured and elegant designs.

As soon as you step into Hôtel Bel Ami, you will be greeted by the friendly reception staff, who have perfected service down to the smallest detail. Enjoy a delightful brunch at Bel Ami Café, before making an appointment at the Spa by Maison Flamel – here you can book peaceful treatments, relax in the sauna or work up a sweat in the fitness area. In your evenings, if you desire an Apéritifs or Digestifs, swing by the Bel Ami Bar, which features sublime wooden alcoves of Macassar Eboni and delicious cocktails fashioned by the in-house bartenders.

When it comes to accommodation, you’ll have to think long & hard about which of Hôtel Bel Ami’s you will decide upon! The Hotel currently has 5 room types (plus apartments) that include; Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms, Executive Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Suites and 5 distinctive Apartments. Each room either has a courtyard or calm street view, so why not order room service and indulge in a frivolous demi-al fresco breakfast. All room-types sleep 2 guests, except for the Suites that can comfortably accommodate 3 guests, with the biggest floor area amassing a total of 44m². Most impressively however are the series of 5 Apartments. These fabulously styled Apartments are well-appointed with kitchenettes, living areas and striking views of the Parisian street or Hotel’s courtyard. Each Apartment has the option to be merged via interconnecting doors, so remember, if you’re travelling with family & friends you can have the intimate feel of an apartment within a boutique 5-star hotel. (Free baby cots & equipment are available in room types, upon request.)

Key Sustainable Features…

Hôtel Bel Ami is leading the way in Paris for commitments to Sustainability and it is why they have held the award of a Green Key Label since 2012.

Have you heard of ‘Sustainable Resource Management’? The Hôtel Bel Ami Team are responsible for conducting systematic daily activities that sort & divide waste that are recycled by the association SapoCycle France. The Hotel no longer use single-use plastic, only use biodegradable cleaning products, have a long standing associative commitment relationship with ‘Libraries Without Borders’ and use local suppliers to build an impressive menu of ingredients (we love their Organic Breakfast!).

Some of our favourite key features are -

• Carpet cleaning with the Delfín Butt Vacuum Machine

• Change of towels & sheets upon request

• Cleaning of rooms with Vapodil (steam)

• Elimination of plastic bottles, plastic cutlery and plastic laundry bags

• Employee training on environmental commitments

• Linen made from Bamboo fibre

• Use of seasonal produce for catering

Travel Matters Highlights…

We believe that guests are truly spoilt for choice at Hôtel Bel Ami! There are not many 5 Star Boutique Hotels that are able to ensure luxury, a completely modern & stylish décor, first-rate service, have an excellent dining & bar option and hold the impressive Green Key Label. However, we can’t get over the Hotel’s location! If you ever wanted to be slap bang in the middle of culture, history, gastronomy, art, fashion, architecture and landmarks…this is the Hotel for you & your guests.

“Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul!” (Victor Hugo)

Map & Location…

Paris is known for its emblematic Architecture & landmarks that have graced billions, if not trillions, of postcards. So good luck fitting in the Arc de Triomphe, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Louvre Museum, Musée du Quai Branly, Pont Neuf and Seine into just one trip! Pace yourself and enjoy multiple holidays to this unique destination and you can splendour in its other great assets – its magnificent cuisine and its sophisticated shopping scene.

Whilst staying at Hôtel Bel Ami, you will find yourself in one of Paris’s prime locations! Could this be the highlight? The Hotel is within the heart of Paris in the upmarket Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the 6th Arrondissement of Paris. Due to its prominence you will be spoilt for dining options, such as the popular Les Deux Magots or La Société. Being such an important hub for culture, you will also find that the Musee Delacroix (National Museum of Eugene Delacroix) and the17th Century church of Église Saint-Sulpice are within walking distance.

Paris, City of Lights or Love? We’ll let you decide.