16th and 17th Arrondissements (Bois de Boulogne), Paris, France | +33156070850
Incredible history, artistic ambience, and architecture
Quiet, safe neighborhood surrounded by parks
Spectacular swimming pools free for guest use
View of Eiffel Tower in distance from rooftop bar
Delicious, creative food
Comfortable beds with high quality mattresses and linens
Metro stop less than a 10-minute walk away
Breakfast buffet is fresh and artistically displayed
Fantastic massage, hair, and nail offerings in full spa and
salon
Rooms are small
Parking and breakfast is not included in room price
Beware of steep price of wines recommended at dinner
No drinks allowed in pool area
The historic MGallery Molitor
has evolved from a popular public swimming location to an art gallery to an
abandoned warehouse. After a May 2014 renovation, it transformed itself yet again -- this time as a stylish, luxurious hotel. Geared
toward the fashion-conscious, the Moliter’s 124 rooms, though on the small
side, are bright and modern with plush, comfortable beds. The expansive indoor and outdoor pools are free for
guest use, the Art Deco architecture truly unique, and the dining first-rate. However, it's located on the outskirts of the city limits in the 16th arrondissement, and the trip to central Paris involves a 30-minute taxi or metro
ride.
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Scene
The decor and architecture blend 1930s influences with ultramodern touches.
Upon entering the bright yellow Moliter, the feeling is
something between walking onto a movie set and into a warehouse showroom.
Situated under exposed lights, pipes and beams, the reception desk resembles a
box of dental floss and a colorfully graffitied Rolls Royce convertible is the
centerpiece of the lobby. The Art Deco architecture
is reminiscent of Jacques Tati's films, and various trinkets -- portraits
of sad clowns, cutouts of pop and a motorcycle -- are strategically placed
throughout the lobby. The long indoor and outdoor swimming pools are frequented by guests and
high-paying regulars alike. Stark and simple
pairs of chairs and tables line the rooftop bar, which has a tremendous view of
the tree-lined neighborhood and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Bright red is
a recurring color, making appearances among the chairs in Le Restaurant (under the vine-like hanging lamps) and also on the windowsill of the lounge in
the form of small, odd statues. The two bars and restaurants are frequented by
hipsters and artists.
Location
Near Roland Garros, and far from the city center
Situated in the quiet and tree-lined 16th
District on the outskirts of Paris, the Jardins des Serres d’Auteuil is a
three-minute walk from the hotel and Boutique Roland Garros is six minutes
away. The Bois do Boulounge park and several other green open spaces are nearby, as are a handful of tasty cafes and restaurants. It’s a bit of a trip to
get to the main attractions of central Paris, however. The Metro’s 9 and 10
lines are each about a 10-minute walk from the hotel and via metro, the Eiffel
Tower is 35 minutes away, the Louvre Museum 40 minutes, and the Champs-Elysees
32 minutes. The main train stations -- Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord -- are at
least 45 minutes away via the 4 and 9 lines and Charles de Gaulle Airport is 30
minutes away by car or taxi.
Rooms
Small but bright and stylish
There are 124 rooms at the Moliter and thanks to the hotel’s
huge 2014 renovation, they all feel fresh, clean, and contemporary. The artistic
lighting features include stylish stainless steel lamps on one wall,
delicate, candle-like spindle lights behind the bed, and elegant reading lights
attached to the sleek wraparound headboard. Although many rooms are rather
small, they all have large windows and let in plenty of light. Bathrooms are
ultramodern with fancy rain showers, stainless steel towel dryers, long
countertops, and frosted glass doors with porthole-like windows from which one
can see the bedroom. Even the coffee and tea-making
facilities are shiny and futuristic. There are free Wi-Fi access, safes,
mini-fridges, and individually controlled heat and air-conditioning in every
room. The views look out upon the outdoor pool.
Features
Best pools in Paris and a fantastic spa
Besides the enormous indoor and outdoor swimming pools, viewed as the best in Paris and frequented by non-guests who pay a
sizable monthly fee to use them, the Moliter has a classy spa and salon with a
large variety of massages, body, hair and nail treatments. Free Wi-Fi access is
available in rooms. Parking -- indoor and outdoor -- is
available for an extra fee and breakfast is also not included in the room
price. The indoor restaurant and rooftop bar serve creative French cuisine for
breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel also has a fully equipped meeting and
presentation room and small business center.
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