6 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris
Boudoir des Muses
Hotel-restaurant 4-star with pool in Paris
- Pool
- 4 stars
- Jacuzzi
- Accessible for disabled
Presentation
Behind a discreet façade on Rue de Saintonge lies an address shared in hushed tones, like an insider's secret. Le Boudoir des Muses does not fully reveal itself at first glance. It is whispered, explored, felt. This intimate hotel invites you to step into a parallel world where history, desire, and art brush against each other in a deliberate staging. You are in Paris, but you might as well be elsewhere, in a place suspended between memory and audacity.
You won’t have to choose between classic charm and bold modernity: the two coexist here in perfect harmony. From the moment you step inside, a serpentine arabesque carpet guides you toward a lobby bathed in subdued light. Subtle nods to the location’s scandalous past—once an imperial decree-shuttered theater, a rebellious convent, a tamed brothel—are displayed discreetly, just enough to awaken your senses.
The atrium awaits you, luminous and spectacular, crowned by a period glass roof soaring twelve meters above your thoughts. The walls bear traces of another era, but nothing here resembles a museum. Le Boudoir des Muses lives, breathes, and envelops you. Around the circular bar crafted from precious wood, armchairs invite you to share confidences, and cocktails spark curiosity. You are at the center of a theater of emotions.
The scene comes alive each evening. You might attend a sensual cabaret led by the enchanting Maud’Amour or opt for the softness of an erotic reading murmured under the dome. The muses are everywhere, embodied by multifaceted artists. Writers, dancers, musicians, or mediums make the space their own to better carry you away.
You’ll have the luxury of choosing among twenty-eight unique rooms, designed with a monastic spirit yet as soft as a caress. The soothing palette contrasts with the artistic vibrancy of the common areas. Cream velvet curtains, boucle wool cushions, portraits of mysterious women—everything here invites you to surrender and rest your body while awakening your soul.
Some rooms offer views of Parisian rooftops, others overlook the bar or atrium, as if you were occupying your own box in this theater of sensations. The more spacious suites exude added soul and intimacy. The attic apartment, with its exposed beams and vintage touches, wraps you in a cocoon to share with one or more, should the mood strike.
You’ll appreciate the subtle contrasts between discreetly repurposed religious references and the modern lines of bespoke furnishings. The craftsmanship of wood, marble, and brass conveys an aesthetic that is both noble and sensual, a discreet invitation to explore your boundaries.
Descending to the basement is another step in this sensory exploration. Two bathing salons with distinct atmospheres open their doors for a voluptuous retreat. A stone-carved pool, enveloping steam hammam, emerald jacuzzi, or intimate sauna: you can privatize these spaces to reconnect—or lose yourself.
Every corner of Le Boudoir des Muses seems designed to awaken a hidden facet of yourself. Even the restrooms join in the game, with their sound whispers and a confession urn. Nothing is entirely innocent, yet nothing is ever vulgar. The gesture remains elegant, even when flirting with the forbidden.
The Bar des Muses does more than quench your thirst. It gently provokes, with cocktails inspired by female deities and shareable plates conceived as a play of contrasts. You’ll savor dishes that play on hot and cold, raw and cooked, intense and delicate. Every sip, every bite is an invitation to let go.
You can take your time here, especially during Sunday brunch. From beef tataki to exotic fruit panna cotta, fine pastries, and optional champagne, the feast unfolds in an ambiance that is both intimate and open to the world. Service is attentive without being overbearing, precise without rigidity.
You’ll likely be surprised by this place’s balance: between theater and hotel, between jewel box and stage, between silence and celebration. Le Boudoir des Muses welcomes you without playing a role. It offers you a setting, but you choose the story you wish to live.
By staying here, you access another idea of luxury: one that isn’t flaunted but felt in the details. In the choice of materials, in discreet attention, in the intensity of an exchanged glance, or the thrill of a text whispered softly under the glass roof. You enter a universe you don’t quite leave untouched, and that’s precisely what makes it so charming.
From Le Boudoir des Muses, Paris unfolds before you as a natural extension. A few steps lead to Place des Vosges, to stroll through the galleries of Rue Vieille du Temple, or to discover the exhibitions at the Picasso Museum. You can stop at the Marché des Enfants Rouges, explore confidential designer boutiques, or reach the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin at dusk.
For a culinary experience extending the hotel’s bar, book a table at Septime or Dersou, two coveted addresses where culinary audacity meets true finesse. If you’re in the mood for nightlife, consider an intimate concert at Silencio or an electro evening in a gallery transformed into a pop-up club.
You might also prolong the magic with a private evening tour of Sainte-Chapelle or a massage with precious oils in a discreet Left Bank spa. If you feel like leaving Paris, a getaway to the Champagne vineyards is just a train ride away from nearby Gare de l’Est.
But perhaps you’ll simply choose to stay, in this bubble that resembles a film set, reading, dreaming, listening to the murmur of the atrium. Le Boudoir des Muses doesn’t just invite you to unpack your bags. It proposes to awaken what is most alive, most vibrant, most free within you.
Some activities and discoveries near this hotel
- Stroll through contemporary art galleries on Rue de Turenne and discover emerging or established artists in an intimate setting
- Book a private tour of Victor Hugo’s house on Place des Vosges to explore the author’s literary world in an authentic decor
- Join a personalized perfume-making workshop in a neighborhood studio to leave with a unique fragrance
- Dine in the intimate ambiance of Restaurant Anne, located in the Pavillon de la Reine hotel, just a few minutes’ walk away
- Attend an acoustic concert or a reading at the cultural space Carreau du Temple, a lively venue with a curated program
Summary of some positive reviews found online
- The general ambiance impressed with its perfectly mastered boldness, striking a subtle balance between sensuality and refinement
- Visitors praised the quality of materials and the visual harmony of the rooms, conducive to rest and disconnection
- Many appreciated the richness of the artistic programming, deemed inspiring and elegantly orchestrated
- The staff was often described as attentive, discreet, and particularly receptive, without excessive formality
- The private bathing spaces were widely mentioned as a uniquely sensory and perfectly relaxing experience
Services
Other services
Activities
- Themed dinners
- Live music/Performances
Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Wine/Champagne
- Fruits
- Coffee on site
Pool and wellness area
- Sauna
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Hammam
- Indoor pool
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Heated pool
- Pool bar
- Shallow end
- Spa
- Steam bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Pool
Entertainment
- Evening entertainment
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Elevator
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Entirely non-smoking property
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
- Card access
From 261 EUR per night
Rated : 9 / 10 (327 reviews)


























