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Saint James Paris

Paris, France • Chaillot • OVER THE TOP

avg. $895 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Part of Relais & Châteaux

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At a glance

An 1892 neoclassical mansion with Dorothée Meilichzon interiors that reads as a private Parisian residence rather than a hotel.

Best for: Collectors and aesthetes seeking Paris residence-style luxury

Highlights:

  • 1892 neoclassical mansion, former Franco-American veterans' club
  • Dorothée Meilichzon interiors with Gracie wallcoverings and silk canopied beds
  • Original library converted to bar with coffered octagonal ceiling
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PB hotel design editorial

What was once a private members' club for Franco-American veterans, housed in an 1892 neoclassical mansion on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, gives Saint James Paris its particular character among the city's palace hotels — something more like a grand private residence than a hospitality operation. The limestone façade, with its Mansard roof, dormered attic storey, sculpted keystones, and gravel forecourt anchored by a tiered fountain, presents the massing of a Second Empire hôtel particulier rather than anything conceived for the hospitality industry. When Bamford acquired the property and handed the interior conversion to Dorothée Meilichzon, the brief was to honour that idiosyncratic history while threading through it a decorative sensibility at once more layered and more personal. Meilichzon's response is legible in every room: Gracie-style botanical wallcoverings in deep lacquered grounds frame canopied four-poster beds dressed in silk and stripe, while geometric sheer curtains filter light across herringbone parquet floors strewn with kilim-adjacent textiles. The bar, housed in the original double-height library, preserves its coffered octagonal ceiling, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with gallery rails, and olive-green plasterwork — warm tobacco leather seating and brass table lamps completing an atmosphere closer to a London gentleman's club than a hotel lounge. Below, the spa pool is lined in veined calacatta marble, a large white-relief artwork spanning its far wall in a quietly contemporary counterpoint to the grandeur above.

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About

Entouré de ses jardins privés, à proximité des Champs Elysées, le Saint James Paris est le seul château – hôtel de la capitale, à la fois grandiose et intime, classique et chaleureux. Il offre des services sur mesure aux hôtes des 50 suites et chambres au décor raffiné, imaginé par Laura Gonzalez. Bar-bibliothèque mythique, Bellefeuille - restaurant gastronomique avec Grégory Garimbay , terrasse dans les jardins, spa en partenariat avec Guerlain avec cabines simples et double, fitness et espace bien-être avec une piscine de 15 mètres, sont également à la disposition des hôtes de cette unique maison de famille. Un membre de Relais & Châteaux.

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Saint James Paris Reviews

1,866 reviews

"We have just returned from a fabulous 10 night stay at the extraordinary Saint James Club. Absolute perfection at each and every turn! From the advance arrival help of Remi and Harena (Concierge) to the check-in with Alice and her team, to the amazing dining room staff (especially Marie-Laura), to the Library Bar Manager Marion… every single detail was attended to with the highest level of grace and professionalism. And, a special thank you to Emma who assisted us with our check out. Bravo to the entire Saint James team. It is rare, especially these days, to encounter a property so skillfully run. We cannot thank you enough for your graciousness, and for such a beyond memorable stay. In the past few years, we have stayed at a number of higher end “luxury” type properties in New York, San Francisco, London, Laguna, Madrid, Barcelona, etc. With each trip, I diligently engage in my advance research in order to seek out properties that may offer a refined lodging experience. In each instance, regardless of the brand or price point, we have been left unimpressed by a lack of attention and a general chaos at each of the hotels selected. So many of these types of properties have made a full pivot to cater to a much younger and louder crowd - those with little regard for manners, a dress code and for respecting the experience of other guests. From the thumping DJ soundtracks pulsing at all hours throughout the property, to the yoga pants and on to the backwards baseball caps and addiction to vaping/electronic devices… this crowd has a way of high jacking the entire property, and the management seems beyond willing to accommodate their every need - largely at the expense of some of us other guests. Insufferable! That said, it was so refreshing to see a property like the Saint James which still honors the timeless and is committed to creating a quiet and dignified environment for all of its guests. Expertly attired staff, echoes of Dinah Washington drifting through the lobby, classic design and furnishings, doors opened and chairs instantly extended at every turn… these things still matter much. Comparable luxury properties would do well to take note of this truth! Endless gratitude to the Saint James Hotel for this magical stay. It would be a tall order to find any hiccups in our recent extended stay at the property. If there were one thing I might point out (and, it really is not so much the fault of the hotel itself), it would be the lack of a dress code. The hotel’s common areas, its Library Bar and Dining Room are old world splendid spaces in which to relax and dine. So lovely. It is rather disappointing to watch other guests waltz in sporting airport attire such as Red Sox hats, yoga tights, wrinkled gym clothes, gymnastic outfits (yes, gymnastic leotards) and… hoodies. Such lack of wardrobe attention on the part of several guests really does rob from the charm. Ah well… Merci beaucoup Saint James!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 11, 2026

"Amazing and beautiful. Everything perfect. The room, the spa, the pool and the location. We had a magical stay for my son’s birthday. Thank you Saint James. If we were millionaires we would stay every time we came to Paris."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 27, 2026

"I stayed on Thursday night for a business trip and arrived quite late, after 10pm. I was warmly welcomed by Malcom, who checked me in and personally showed me to my room. It was a wonderful first impression and a great experience overall. The room itself was superb: spacious, beautifully decorated, immaculate, and extremely comfortable. Everything was thoughtfully arranged, from the high quality bedding to the elegant furnishings, creating a cosy and luxurious atmosphere that made it easy to relax after a long day. This is a beautiful place, classic, elegant, and offering everything you need and more for a modern stay. Highly recommended! Thank you! Nicolas M."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 27, 2026

"My husband and I stayed at the Saint James Paris for a few days to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had a fabulous visit! Everything was absolutely wonderful from before we even checked in until the moment we checked out. The staff reached out before our arrival to offer help with making our trip special. The entire staff was very welcoming and could not have been more friendly or helpful. Breakfast was delicious with wonderful service and we looked forward to a cocktail in the beautiful library bar each evening. It was lovely all around and we can't wait to go back!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 23, 2026

"This is truly the most wonderful hotel in Paris! The staff are superb and the beauty of the hotel is unmatched. I have been to Paris over 40 times and have stayed in all the 5 star hotels and this one is the very best."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 28, 2026

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