35 rue des Ecoles, Paris, France | (541) 362-3741
Charming hotel with old-world style that's full
of antique pieces and frescoes
Centrally located in the Latin
Quarter, close to several sights, museums, and restaurants
Elegant rooms with Belle Epoque
decor and modern amenities
Lovely lobby bar serves light food and absinthe
Breakfast available for added
charge
Many rooms have balconies, some have views of the
Pantheon or Notre Dame Cathedral
Freebies
include daily newspapers in the lobby and Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms can be small, and some get street noise
No in-room mini-fridges or coffeemakers
Small elevator
The 36-room Hotel Saint-Jacques
is a charming and atmospheric mid-range hotel in the Latin Quarter that's close to many sights, museums,
and restaurants. Elegant interiors are bedecked in Belle
Epoque decor -- antique furnishings, beautiful molded ceilings, chandeliers,
frescoes, and oil paintings. Rooms, though small, are comfortable and
tastefully decorated, and come with flat-screen satellite TVs and free
Wi-Fi, though lack mini-fridges and coffee- or tea-making facilities. Some have tiny
balconies with views of the Pantheon or Notre Dame. Guests can sip Champagne or absinthe in the lovely Toulouse
Lautrec lobby bar, and breakfast is available for an added charge in the
basement dining room. The Hotel Atmospheres, just around the corner,
though a tad pricier, has a small gym, sauna, and hydro-massage bed.
Scene
Charming hotel with Belle Epoque decor; was the setting for the Audrey Hepburn-Cary Grant movie “Charade”
Stepping into the lobby of the
Hotel Saint-Jacques is like stepping into a Paris of another era. Faux
marble walls, beautiful molded ceilings, trompe-l'oeil
murals, and ceiling frescoes are just some of the opulent details that abound
in this small and charming hotel where the Audrey Hepburn-Cary Grant movie “Charade" was filmed. The decor harks back to the Belle Epoque,
with wooden antique furnishings,
chandeliers, and sculpted busts and statues scattered about. Even the room keys
are special, attached to large vintage tassels and displayed in a cabinet
behind the mahogany front desk. The Toulouse Lautrec lobby bar abutting the
front desk area is elegant, adorned by a large painting by the namesake
artist. A burgundy-and-cream striped sofa matches the curtains framing the
window behind it. A chandelier dangles from a cloudy sky fresco on the ceiling, and a mahogany bookshelf displays tomes alongside antique pieces that include a
vintage clock and sculpted bust. The basement breakfast room has yet another
huge Toulouse Lautrec painting framed in velvet curtains like a miniature stage
flanked by a vintage gramophone and piano.The hotel’s Latin Quarter location and proximity to several make the Saint-Jacques a popular tourist choice. Though rooms are a bit small, triples are available for families and groups.
Location
Located in the Latin Quarter, close to several sights, museums, and restaurants
The Hotel Saint Jacques is
in the fifth arrondissement, in the Latin Quarter, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and shops. It's two blocks from the Sorbonne and one block from the College de France. There are several
sights and museums, such as the Musee de Cluny, within walking distance, including Notre Dame (about a seven-minute
walk), the Luxembourg Gardens (a 10-minute walk). The Pantheon is
three blocks down the street, and is visible from some of the rooms. The Rue Mouffetard, famous for its market (especially on the lower end), is an 11-minute walk. The hotel is two blocks from the Maubert-Mutualite metro station (Line 10, which cuts east-west across Paris).
Rooms
Small, elegant rooms with antique furnishings
Like the lobby and all other
interiors of the hotel, rooms also evoke a Paris of another time, with elegant,
romantic decor in soft hues that pays tribute to the Belle Epoque --
antique-style furniture, beautiful ceiling moldings, frescoes and paintings
adorning the walls, chandeliers, and damask wallpaper and curtains. Many rooms
are small and might feel a bit cramped, but larger rooms, such as the Superior or
Deluxe Doubles, are available.
Many rooms have balconies and Juliet balconies, and some have views of the nearby
Pantheon or Notre Dame. Some guests complain of thin walls and street noise,
as the Saint-Jacques is situated on the corner of two busy streets. All
rooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi, though lack
mini-fridges and coffee- and tea-making facilities. Bathrooms are modern, though
a bit tight, with walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, hairdryers, heated
towel racks, and toiletries. Note that some rooms are reachable only by the staircase, while a small elevator stops at the others.
Features
Elegant lobby bar, breakfast available for added charge, and free Wi-Fi throughout
The charming Toulouse Lautrec lobby
bar serves various aperitifs and refreshments, including traditionally prepared
absinthe. International newspapers are on hand, as well as some old tomes on
the antique bookshelf. A breakfast buffet is served in the basement breakfast
room for an added charge, and includes pastries, breads, fresh fruit salad,
cereals, cheeses, and cold cuts, as well as eggs, hot beverages, and fresh
orange juice. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.