10 Rue Kepler, Paris, France | (618) 248-8274
Located near the Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe
Sophisticated, eclectic design that fuses cutting-edge style with more classical elements
Rooms have iPod docks and flat-screen TVs
Breakfast is served in a quaint dining room beside an atrium
Library bar serves craft cocktails
Small spa includes a sauna, several treatment rooms, and a (tiny) fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Standard rooms are small
Rooms do not have coffeemakers
No full on-site restaurant
Hotel Keppler is an upscale, stylish 39-room boutique hotel on a quiet street in Paris' 16th Arrondissement near the Arc de Triomphe. It is less than a 10-minute walk to the cafes and shops on the Champs-Élysées, and is also within easy access of public transportation. All rooms are stylish (though some are small), and premium rooms have terraces and views of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel has a small fitness center with cardio machines and free weights, and a sauna and steam room. Some may consider the nearby Hotel Mathis Elysees Matignon, as rates are lower, but it lacks a spa and fitness center.
Scene
Elaborate, stylish décor in a 19th-century building make for an elegant stay.
Housed in a 19th-century Haussmann building, the Keppler was designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, who presided over the redesign of the posh Hotel George V in Paris and the Peninsula in Shanghai. The lobby embraces animal-themed details, such as iron dog statues, cheetah-patterned pillows, and stools topped with a zebra-print design, and includes several sitting areas for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. This stylish vibe continues throughout the public spaces and rooms, making for an upscale, elegant feel. With a quiet, sophisticated vibe, this boutique hotel largely attracts couples.
Location
On a quiet street near Champs Élysées
The Hotel Keppler is located on a quiet street in a line of Haussmann buildings. The hotel is less than a 10-minute walk from the restaurants, shops, and cafes of the Champs-Élysées, and the George V Metro Station is a five-minute walk away. The hotel provides airport transportation for a fee, or guests can drive the 30 minutes.
Rooms
Standard rooms are small, but some suites have terraces and Eiffel Tower views.
Room decor varies -- some rooms have little decoration while others have stylishly patterned wallpaper, curtains, and pillows. All rooms, however, have iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Umbrellas, bathrobes, and slippers can also be found in all rooms, and suites come with Hermès products. While standard rooms are small, many suites have terraces with views of the Eiffel Tower.
Features
Small fitness center, steam room, and sauna are nice perks for a boutique hotel; tea is served in the afternoon.
The Hotel Keppler has a small fitness center with treadmills, elliptical machines, exercise bikes, and free weights, as well as a small spa area a steam room (hamman), sauna, and treatment room for massages. Both are open 24 hours a day. Tea is served in the lobby in the afternoon, and a continental breakfast is available for a fee in the quaint breakfast room next to an atrium. There is also a small bar in the lounge. An airport shuttle is available for an additional fee.