Hotel Gabriel

Surrounded by chic boutiques and galleries, and within striking distance of a number of key Parisian must dos, the design-led Hotel Gabriel occupies an enviable spot on the edge of the fashionable Marais district.

Unusually for a city hotel, it has also been designed around a wellness theme offering a zen-like atmosphere plus spa offering an array of spa treatments and organic products (there is even a ‘detox bar’ in the lounge – although you can get a real cocktail, too).

Fitting in with the arty setting - the Picasso Museum is just a short walk away – the hotel’s art deco exterior is juxtaposed with minimalistic modern rooms designed by architect Axel Schoenert.

Each room is sound-proofed (some even offer a sleep enhancing program of ambient light and sound) and all the mod cons, such as an LCD screen TV and an iPod station, come as standard.

Popular hipster hangout Canal Saint Martin is only a short walk away and two Metro stations can be found less than a hundred meters from the hotel.