The Hoxton Paris - Hotel Review

The Paris edition of the Hoxton is one to write home about. Set in a block of historical buildings (one of them the former home of Etienne Rivié - the advisor to Louis XV) in the hip neighborhood of Sentier, this hotel is the perfect combo of classic Hoxton cool and French grandeur. A buzzy place where travelers, locals and creatives meet.

The neighborhood

The Hoxton Paris is set over a block of six historical buildings that proudly sit on the Rue du Sentier - in the aptly named Sentier neighborhood. This part of the 2nd arrondissement is home to sweet places like the Passage des Panoramas (Paris’ oldest covered passage) and the Rue de Montorgueil - dotted with hip boutiques and the infamous Stohrer bakery. The ever-favorite neighborhoods of Le Marais and gritty-cool Pigalle (find our favorite addresses right here) are both a 20 minutes walk from the hotel, as is the Louvre museum. Subway station Grands Boulevards is right around the corner of the hotel and connects to all major parts of Paris.

The design

Anyone that has stepped foot into a Hoxton before will immediately recognize their signature style in the Parisian outpost. All public areas, including the stunning galleried lobby (the beating heart of the hotel) are done by the creatives behind Soho House, so expect ‘shabby chic’ aesthetics throughout the hotel like fringed velvet sofa’s, low-slung chairs, vintage furniture and floral wallpapers. The original spiral staircase in the lobby, the marble mosaic tiles around the bar and the cobble stones are gentle reminders of its 18th century history and add a classic touch to it all.

The Rooms

All 172 guest rooms are equally bold and beautiful and pretty much follow the groups sizing format. Shoebox rooms start at 13m2 while the Cosy (17-19m2), Roomy (19-24m2) and Biggy (23-36m2) give extra space. In addition the Biggy’s are ground floor and come with double-height ceilings. All rooms are dressed by studio Humbert & Poyet and come with good looking mid-century interiors, chevron timber floors, seriously comfortable beds and spacious tiled bathrooms with brushed copper details.

food and drinks

Hoxton guests receive a daily petit breakfast bag with a small orange juice, granola yoghurt and a banana. Enough to kickstart your day and head straight into town (if we may: head to Rue de Martyrs and make sure to be around Cafe Marlette for brunch) or to find a table at the main restaurant Rivié on the ground floor in case this breakfast got you craving for more. Open from 07:00 to midnight Rivié is the beating heart of the hotel and the perfect place for all-day lingering. Whether it’s to work in the spacious courtyard, eat, drink or socialize - Rivié has got you covered. Make sure to reserve in advance when you’re planing to come for dinner in the weekend.
Quirky cocktailbar Jaques and wine bar Planche were closed until further notice at time of writing (Aug 2021) but a big chunk of the wines and cocktails are on the menu at Rivié. The Lulu Drinking Club is a winner.

The Hoxton Paris, rooms from EUR 99 per night