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HOTEL BALZAC

Paris - France

Hotel Balzac carries its name with quiet authority. Situated on the very site of Honoré de Balzac’s last residence, just off the Champs-Élysées, the hotel draws on literary heritage without turning it into a theme. The reference is cultural, not decorative.

Reopened in 2024 under the direction of Olivier Bertrand, the Balzac has been reimagined with a sense of measured elegance. The interiors, designed by Charlotte de Tonnac and Hugo Sauzay, take cues from early 20th-century Parisian glamour, but strip it of excess. The result is a form of modern classicism that feels intimate rather than theatrical.

Rooms and suites favor comfort, texture and proportion. Nothing is ostentatious, yet everything feels considered. Soft lighting, refined materials and thoughtful layouts create an atmosphere that encourages lingering. This is an address that values discretion, appealing to travelers who prefer understatement over spectacle.

While its location places guests at the epicenter of luxury shopping and Parisian life, the Balzac offers compelling reasons to stay in. The Ikoi Spa introduces a subtle Japanese minimalism that complements the hotel’s aesthetic, while the lounge bar provides a polished yet relaxed setting for evenings that do not require an audience.

The presence of the three-Michelin-starred Pierre Gagnaire restaurant, sharing the same address and accessible via a private entrance for hotel guests, completes the experience. Hotel Balzac is not a destination hotel. It is a Parisian refuge, cultivated and quietly confident.

Elegant hotel lobby with white sofas, checkered black and white marble flooring, and wooden paneled walls. A reception desk with a vase of flowers and lamps is in the background, illuminated by natural light from tall windows.
A hotel room featuring a large bed with white bedding and pillows, a beige sofa with cushions, a side table with a lamp, a framed abstract painting, and a small table with a decanter and glasses.
Hotel room with a view of the Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline from a balcony.
Elegant hotel living room with beige sofas, armchairs, side tables, and lamps, featuring a patterned rug and a large chandelier overhead.
A sophisticated, dimly lit bar with wooden paneling, a well-stocked liquor display, and elegant seating, featuring a large floral arrangement on the bar counter.
A traditional Japanese-style hallway with wooden sliding doors and shoji screens, illuminated by ceiling lights, leading to a room with paper-covered sliding doors at the far end.

Adress : 6 Rue Balzac, 75008, Paris, France

Number of Room: 58 rooms and suites

Average Price per Night : EUR 700 to 2,000 per night

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