Tribe Paris Batignolles

Batignolles, in the 17th, is off the usual path for visitors, and that’s by design — a departure from the old familiar locations gives Tribe Paris Batignolles license to experiment with the typically tradition-bound Parisian hotel formula. Aesthetically, it’s free from any pressure to conform to Haussmannian ideals, and takes its interiors in a more modern, industrial-chic direction. And with a little more space to spread out, it doesn’t have to squeeze every square foot into its accommodations; its communal lounge spaces are among its greatest strengths.

Tribe’s guest rooms are cozy, but not unusually so by Parisian standards; some add little walk-out balconies, and the comforts are thoughtful and high-quality, if not ostentatious. The views are unusual, some of them facing the green spaces of Martin Luther King Park, and the décor is distinctive as well, making use of rich colors and unique contemporary artworks.

Expert baristas serve coffee from the artisanal roaster Brûlerie de Belleville, and the restaurant is a very flexible all-day affair, without a dining room per se — meals are served in any of the lounge spaces. In the evening the coffee-house co-working vibe seamlessly evolves into a cocktail-bar atmosphere, and while it’s a hip spot, it’s far from the only one in this youthful, bohemian neighborhood.