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This petite city inn, which takes its name from the 19th-century literary critic Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve, is for traditionalists. In the David Hicks–designed lobby, overstuffed red-checked armchairs and deep couches flank a wood-burning fireplace. And the theme extends to each of the 22 individually decorated rooms, which have delicate antique dressing tables and side chairs, crisp beds dressed in white, and bedside tables furnished, appropriately, with vintage tomes.
Room to Book: The standout among the standard rooms is No. 6, with turquoise walls covered with romantic charcoal portraits. If you’re looking for something roomier, stay in the Chambre Sainte-Beuve; its street- and courtyard-facing windows and small lounge area make it feel like a private pied-à-terre.
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From Travel + Leisure, May 2007
“Each of the 22 individually decorated rooms gets marks for charm, but No. 6 is the standout; its turquoise walls are covered with romantic charcoal portraits of Parisian women....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Oct 2003
“Interiors here are crisp and comfortable courtesy of David Hicks, but the real attraction is the location. Ask for room No. 22 on the top floor....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Jun 2002
“Location is one advantage of the Hôtel Le Ste.-Beuve: Walk north, and in three minutes you're in the Luxembourg Gardens; head one block south for the immortal literary cafés on Boulevard Montparnasse. But the hotel has attractions all its own, including a wood-burning fireplace, wide couches in the lobby, and rich breakfasts of fruit-packed jams and fresh pastries from St.-Germain's famous Gérard Mulot bakery. And there's nothing cookie-cutter about the 22 rooms, mostly large and all impeccably decorated by David...” MORE>>
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