View image 1: A wood-paneled entry hall with a black desk and modern art on the wall
View image 2: A bedroom with pale walls, a low bed with tan bedding, and minimal furnishings
View image 3: A marble bathroom with dark wood paneling and a modern circular mirror
View image 4: A wood-paneled living room with cream seating and art on the walls
View image 5: A desk and chair in a room with tan and brown tones and large windows
View image 6: A sitting room with wood paneling, pale furniture, and warm lighting
A newly redesigned historic residence serves as an intimate retreat in the heart of Paris.
Recently reopened after an extensive renovation, Hotel Balzac occupies an elegant building just steps from the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, on the site where renowned French writer Honoré de Balzac spent his final years. The hotel has been artfully reimagined by architectural studio Festen, blending contemporary elegance with materials that honor Parisian heritage. Its 58 rooms and suites feature 1930s-inspired décor, with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower from select accommodations. Guests can unwind in the Japanese spa, a serene space with a sauna, plunge pool, and traditional massages and treatments.
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Rooms and Suites
View image 1: A bright bedroom with a wood platform bed, white pillows, and sloped ceiling- View image 2: A bedroom with pale walls, wood furnishings, and a bed with tan linens
View image 3: A spacious bedroom with cream walls, a wood bed frame, and high ceiling
View image 4: A bedroom with tan and brown tones, wood furnishings, and tall windows
View image 5: A bedroom with a desk, tan color palette, brown wood furniture, and large window
View image 6: A bedroom with pale walls, sloped ceiling, simple wood furniture, and natural light
View image 7: A bedroom with tan paneling, a bench at the foot of the bed, and wood accents
Amenities
Property
View image 1: The building’s arched entrance on the street with ivy and lanterns
View image 2: A wood-paneled salon with multiple windows, seating, and a fireplace
View image 3: A spa room with warm wood tones, a bed, and modern fixtures
View image 4: A grand drawing room with cream walls, black fireplace, and geometric ceiling
View image 5: A sitting room with wood paneling, pale furniture, and warm background lighting
Property Details
Pet-friendly
This property welcomes well-behaved pets (additional charges may apply).
Restaurant and cocktail bar
The mansion of Hôtel Balzac is also home to Michelin three-starred Pierre Gagnaire.
Fine Hotels + Resorts® program
American Express Platinum Card members receive room upgrades, food and drink credits, and more.
Spa and fitness center
Relax in the sauna, move in the state-of-the-art gym, and recover with one of several treatment options.
Secure off-site parking
There is secure, private parking available at a nearby location, which may incur a daily cost.
Bookable activities
Yoga, massages, private tours, and other seasonal activities are available upon request.
