Hotel Eldorado Paris

Yes, there’s a certain cheekiness inherent in the name — after all, plenty of Parisian hotels unironically aspire to the status of a mythical city of gold, but for the low-key and unpretentiously stylish Hotel Eldorado, luxury is more a state of mind. The location, in Batignolles, is a desirable one, close to Montmartre and Pigalle but far enough from the center of the city to afford L’Eldorado some space to breathe; its courtyard garden, onto which its restaurant opens, is an extravagant benefit of its relatively low-rent locale.

L’Eldorado’s owner has an eye for eclectic design; the hotel’s interiors span a multitude of eras, though it all adds up to a remarkably unified aesthetic. One thing it’s not is minimalist, or modernist — the rooms, with their ornately patterned wallpapers and textiles, have personality in spades. One suite comes with a private sauna, and many units face the garden from private terraces or balconies.

And while the in-room comforts won’t be mistaken for ultra-luxury fare, many guests find L’Eldorado’s low-tech approach refreshing. Equally refreshing: L’Eldorado’s restaurant, spilling out from the winter garden into the courtyard. Here you’ll find straightforward, high-quality French classics, impeccably sourced and thoughtfully crafted.