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1. Hôtel d'Aubusson
The rooms in this 17th-century building are spacious and many of them have beams to add to the romantic atmosphere. In winter there is a log fire in the guests' lounge.
- 33 rue Dauphine, 75006
- 01 43 29 43 43
- € € € € (€ 250 - € 350)
- www.hoteldaubusson.com
2. Hôtel Favart
A venerable hotel but with modern, well-decorated bedrooms. Mirrored bathrooms and beams in the first-floor rooms make for a romantic setting at an affordable price.
- 5 rue Marivaux, 75002
- 01 42 97 59 83
- € (under € 100)
- favart.hotel@wanadoo.fr
3. Hôtel de Neuville
Two rooms at the Neuville have canopied beds and others are being converted to this style, so be sure to book one of them for a romantic break. The whole hotel has a light and relaxing feel to it. Although it is situated to the north of the city centre, a nearby metro makes it easy to get around.
- 3 rue Verniquet, 75017
- 01 43 80 26 30
- € € (€ 100 - € 150)
- No disabled access
- neuville@hotellerie.net
4. Hôtel Pergolése
A short walk west of the Arc de Triomphe, the Pergolése manages to be both modern and welcoming at the same time. Couples seeking romance should book the best room, also called the Pergolése, with its pale colours, skylight roof and luxurious open-plan bathroom.
- 3 rue Pergolése, 75016
- 01 53 64 04 04
- € € € € (€ 250 - € 350)
- www.hotelpergolese.com
5. Hôtel de l'Elysée
Some of the rooms at the Elysée have four-poster beds, so if planning a romantic getaway be sure to specify one of these. The public rooms are plush and the hotel is around the corner from the Presidential Palace.
- 12 rue des Saussaies, 75008
- 01 42 65 29 25
- € € € (€ 150 - € 250)
- No disabled access
- hotel.de.l.elysee@wanadoo.fr
6. Hôtel du Danube
Book a slightly more expensive superior room for the old furnishings, low lighting and other touches that make guests feel pampered. All rooms are of a good size, and the hotel is in the heart of St-Germain, just the right location for a truly Parisian getaway.
- 58 rue Jacob, 75006
- 01 42 60 81 18
- € € € (€ 150 - € 250)
- No air conditioning
- No disabled access
- www.hoteldanube.fr
7. Hôtel Costes
Book a first-floor room overlooking the courtyard for a romantic place to stay in this chic hotel. Low lighting and dark furniture add to the relaxing mood, as does the Oriental-style swimming pool.
- 239 rue St-Honoré, 75001
- 01 42 44 50 00
- € € € € € (over € 350)
8. Le Relais Christine
This 17th-century mansion offers a back-street haven from the St-Germain bustle. Opt for a terraced room overlooking the secluded garden and take breakfast in the vaulted room which was once an abbey's refectory.
- 3 rue Christine, 75006
- 01 40 51 60 80
- € € € (€ 150 - € 250)
- No disabled access
- www.relais-christine.com
9. Hôtel Lancaster
Pampering is paid for here, but the investment pays off with huge rooms in a 19th-century mansion just a stroll from the Champs-Elysées.
- 7 rue de Berri, 75008
- 01 40 76 40 76
- € € € € € (over € 350)
- No disabled access
- www.hotel-lancaster.fr
10. Hôtel Caron de Beaumarchais
If you find your romance in the days of the 18th-century, then this hotel will be perfect. Period furniture and classical music attempt to capture that era. Rooms are beautifully done out and guests are truly pampered.
- 12 rue Vieille-du-Temple, 75004
- 01 42 72 34 12
- € € (€ 100 - € 150)
- No disabled access
