This 71-room, three-pearl hotel on Boulevard Montmartre -- one of the four "grands boulevards" of Paris -- offers a well-located, simple, and modern base. Many of Paris’ attractions can be reached in a 15-minute walk, and the Grands Boulevards Metro station is right outside the lobby. Rooms are clean and modern, with amenities like air-conditioning, large TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There are even dedicated rooms for families, taller guests, and fitness buffs. The neat decor and range of rooms available means that the hotel has broad appeal. As guests might expect from a mid-range chain hotel, there are no nasty surprises -- but no surprise delights, either. The contemporary French cinema-themed Le 123 Sebastopol - Astotel offers far more Parisian charm at similar rates.

Le Relais Saint-Honore is a charming three-pearl boutique hotel in the center of Paris, near the Louvre and Place Vendome. The 15 rooms are stylish and cozy, all individually and tastefully decorated with charming French style. Amenities include stocked minibars, air-conditioning, Bose speakers, and flat-screen TVs. Breakfast is available for a fee, but it has to be taken in rooms as there's no breakfast room -- in fact, like many central Paris boutique properties, features and common areas here are not abundant. It's worth comparing rates with the British-themed Hotel Britannique near Chatelet, though, which has a charming breakfast room and is closer to the trendy Marais. 

Built in 1855, this beautiful building was originally the Louvre des Antiquaires, and in 1887 became France's first luxury hotel. The building itself features tall, thick columns and wrought-iron railings. Inside, the style is classically elegant, if a bit drab -- some renovations would make it feel a bit more vibrant. The rooms are actually quite bright, though, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The bathrooms are clean and modern with sharp lines; for Europe, the space is fairly big, and towel warmers in each are a comfy perk. The hotel features a restaurant, Le Louvre Brasserie Restaurant, which is a nice place to people-watch while dining outside. In the world of luxury hotels here, the Hotel du Louvre's main selling point is its location: across the street from the Louvre Museum, and right on Rue Saint Honore, close to cafes, restaurants, and designer shopping.

The 63-room Le 123 Sebastopol - Astotel is a mid-range chain hotel that first opened its doors in 2013. It is located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris and is spread over six floors. This contemporary hotel is designed around the theme of cinema, with each floor paying homage to a French artist and their work (including Ennio Morricone, Elsa Zylberstein, Agnès Jaoui & Jean-Pierre Bacri, Danièle Thompson, Claude Lelouch, and Jean-Paul Belmondo). There is a popcorn machine in the lobby, and in the basement next to the small fitness center, there is a small cinema that plays French films. The location is ideal for a tourist and business traveler; the 2nd arrondissement is home to the stock exchange and art galleries.

This 28-room, upscale boutique hotel is in a prime 1st Arrondissement spot in central Paris, a block from the Tuileries Gardens and a six-minute walk from the Louvre. This hotel does urban chic with an artful, vintage twist, and each room comes with modern comforts such as minibar free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. Suites offer more room to spread out, though Authentic Rooms are unsurprisingly compact. The hotel offers two types of breakfast -- a continental option and a buffet with hot and cold options in the unique cellar -- though neither are included with bookings, and there is an honor bar and cozy library lounge above the lobby. Guests looking for an equally stylish hotel with an on-site bar may want to consider Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre. 

Le Roch Hotel & Spa is an impressive entry into central Paris’s luxury boutique hotel scene. It opened in 2016 in the 1st Arrondissement, with a stylish look created by renowned interior designer Sarah Lavoine. Decor is dark and dramatic, with vibrant colors and sexy, dim lighting used throughout. The hotel's 37 guest rooms have high-end furniture and vibrant accents, and are equipped with minibars, espresso machines, retro bluetooth Marshall speakers, and marble bathrooms, some of which have saunas. Highlights include a full-service spa, a romantic candlelit pool and attached hammam, an upscale restaurant, a fitness center, and discerning concierge services, like personal shoppers. Design-savvy travelers looking to spend less can check out the nearby four-pearl Hotel Saint-Marc.

Hotel Lumen is a modern and chic boutique hotel in the fashionable 1st Arrondissement, within walking distance to the Louvre and several other must-see attractions. Though the hotel and rooms are small (as is typical of Parisian hotels), Hotel Lumen makes the most of its space: The hip lobby has funky chandeliers and furniture (including some Philippe Starck-like chairs), and the tight rooms have a posh look with velvet furniture, a warm gray-and-mauve color scheme, and luxe accents. However, decorative but not-very-efficient light fixtures mean the rooms are relatively dark. And the 1st Arrondissement is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Paris, so rates here can be pricey.

Owned by Maison Chopard, the Swiss luxury jeweler, this 29-room upscale hotel is located in a 17th century building directly on Place Vendome. The hotel is surrounded by high-end stores and boutiques, and within easy reach of central Paris' many museums. Ornate Grand Siecle decor runs throughout this hotel and almost every surface is covered in period accents, from the granite clad lobby to the antique fixtures and artwork in classically outfitted guest rooms. Room also feature flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, and the hotel offers a chic restaurant and bar serving gourmet French cuisine and cocktails. For a more modern take on antique decor, guests should check out La Maison Favart, where rates are significantly less expensive for similar four-pearl features.

The Hotel du Continent is a three-pearl, design-centric property in the 1st Arrondissement near the metro and the Tuileries Gardens. Its 25 rooms feature flamboyant, continent-themed decor by designer Christian Lacroix, along with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Guests are either exhilarated or exhausted by the dramatic interiors, and some rooms are so petite to border on claustrophobic. A continental breakfast is served, for a fee, and there's an honesty bar, but no full restaurant or fitness facilities. For a less flashy boutique hotel in the same neighborhood, travelers may want to consider the Hotel Costes.

The 189-room Citadines Prestige Les Halles is an upscale, apartment-style hotel; each room has a kitchenette including mini-fridge and tea kettle, plus living space. The property is located a few steps away from the Forum des Halles, the teeming Parisian shopping hub situated in the 1st arrondissement that is a draw to city dwellers and tourists alike (area construction can be a source of noise during the day). A small business center with an Internet terminal and a printer is free for guest use in the lobby, as is an espresso machine. The highlights here are the central location and the spacious, contemporary apartments.