Grand Pigalle is one of the newest and chicest additions to the blooming Parisian hotel scene. A hotel inspired by the world of cocktails, which is very inventive indeed. The location is prime in the hip Pigalle area. Great restaurants and shops are all nearby, but metro stops are close too.
The hotel itself is actually quite small in size. The entrance opens up to the reception and restaurant. The building is old and that is clear. There are some finishing touches that I am not completely satisfied with.
My room - the smallest SoPi - was beautifully designed of course, but I was a little disapointed too. It seemed rather spartan and old. Wires hung here and there, which is not preferable in a design hotel. Every single detail should be spot on - it wasn't.
With that said I really enjoyed my stay. The bed was really comfortable, the mini bar outstandingly great (the best things on the market paired with homemade bottled cocktails) and soaps etc. were really good.
I had both a room service dinner and a breakfast. The terrine au saffran (€14) was tasty, so was the cheese plate. A little average and boring, but simple and nice.
Breakfast was outstanding. A variety of bread and pastries from Boulangerie Landemaine on Rue des Martyrs. Charcuterie and cheeses. Fruits and so on. A simple continental fare, but the quality is really high.
The service was pretty average. Hospitality was not THAT high, but I enjoyed it overall. read more