Le Pavillon des Lettres is a 26-room literary-themed boutique hotel at 12 Rue des Saussaies in the 8th arrondissement, close to the Élysée Palace and the Champs-Élysées. The four-star property opened in 2010 with a concept built entirely around literature: each room is named after and dedicated to a different writer, with a short excerpt of their work displayed on the door and thematic design details referencing the author's life or work throughout the interior.
Rooms range from Classic to Superior categories, Junior Suites, and full Suites, finished in a restrained palette of charcoal, cream, and brass with custom bookshelves and reading lamps positioned in every room, reflecting the hotel's literary identity. The building's original 19th-century structure has been fully modernised while preserving elements including ornate window surrounds and high ceilings on the upper floors.
The ground-floor library lounge functions as both a communal reading room and an informal bar area, stocked with a curated selection of French and international literature available for guests to borrow during their stay. A discreet cocktail bar operates in the evenings. The hotel does not have a restaurant, though breakfast is served daily in the library lounge.
The quiet, primarily governmental and diplomatic character of this pocket of the 8th arrondissement — close to the Ministry of the Interior and the Élysée Palace — makes for a calm, low-traffic base, while the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and the boutiques of the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré are all within a 10–15 minute walk. Miromesnil Métro station (lines 9 and 13) is the closest, a short walk from the hotel entrance.
| Price | €290–€550/night (~$316–$599) |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 Rue des Saussaies, 75008 Paris, France |
Room types
- Classic rooms
- Superior rooms
- Junior Suites
- Suites
Amenities
- Library lounge
- Bar
- Fitness room
- Concierge
- Wi-Fi
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Location
12 Rue des Saussaies, 75008 Paris, France
48.8703, 2.3168 View on map
Highlights
- Every room individually dedicated to a different writer, with literary details woven throughout the design
- Library lounge stocked with curated literature available for guests to borrow
- Quiet governmental and diplomatic pocket of the 8th arrondissement near the Élysée Palace
- Walking distance from the Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
- Discreet evening cocktail bar within the ground-floor library setting
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a room dedicated to a favourite author — the front desk can advise on which are available for a given stay.
- The library lounge is a pleasant, quiet spot for an afternoon coffee or evening drink away from tourist crowds.
- Miromesnil Métro (lines 9 and 13) is the closest station and connects easily to Saint-Lazare and Châtelet.
- The neighbourhood is quiet in the evenings given its governmental character — plan dinner reservations in the livelier Champs-Élysées or Madeleine areas nearby.
- Suites offer meaningfully more space than Classic rooms and are worth the upgrade for longer stays.
Accessibility
Le Pavillon des Lettres provides lift access to guest floors and step-free entry from Rue des Saussaies. Guests with specific mobility requirements should contact the hotel in advance to confirm suitable room allocation given the building's historic structure.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the concept behind Le Pavillon des Lettres?
Each of the hotel's 26 rooms is dedicated to a different writer, with a literary quotation on the door and design touches inspired by the author. The ground-floor library lounge extends this theme with a curated book collection available to guests.
Does the hotel have a restaurant?
The hotel does not have a full restaurant, though breakfast is served daily in the library lounge and a discreet cocktail bar operates in the evenings. The surrounding 8th arrondissement has numerous dining options within a short walk.
How close is the hotel to the Champs-Élysées?
The Champs-Élysées is approximately a 10-minute walk from the hotel, passing through the quiet streets surrounding the Élysée Palace and the Ministry of the Interior.