Hôtel Baume

For a new twist on one of Paris’s classic styles, look no further than the Hôtel Baume, an updated Art Deco gem on the storied Left Bank. Though it takes its design cues from the Thirties — textured silk, exotic woods, chrome, mirrors and shagreen — it’s a thoroughly contemporary boutique hotel, augmenting its air of refined elegance with some thoughtful modern details.

These include practicalities like flat screens, wi-fi, state-of-the-art soundproofing, and bathrooms with walk-in tiled showers, as well as some decorative flourishes: crafty mirror work and retro-inspired furniture in contemporary colors which are vivid enough to seem almost edible. Book a room with a private terrace and drink in the view of the famed Theatre de l’Odeon — or, better yet, hit the streets yourself, as the location is key to the Baume’s appeal.

Your inner aesthete will thrill to your environs: seconds from Boulevard Saint-Germain, you’re situated on a quiet lane at the very nexus of Old Paris. Here you’ll find Sartre’s favorite cafés surrounded with the bustle of the Latin Quarter, all within an easy stroll of the Baume’s unmistakable façade. Linger wistfully on the banks of the Seine, transport yourself in the pews of Notre Dame, pick your jaw up off the floor at the Louvre — and at the end of the day, an Art Deco vision to cap the whole thing off.