Hôtel Le A

A crisp, black-and-white oasis in the 8th, stark but inviting. Finished by designer Frédéric Méchiche and featuring original art by Fabrice Hybert. Rooms are small but well appointed, with snow-white slip-covered furniture, granite bathrooms, and cylindrical modern pendant lighting. Nice touches include a bamboo thicket in the lobby and a library of 400+ contemporary art books. Be sure to book facing the inner courtyard if you need rest - streetside rooms can be loud. The hotel bar in bar brick draws fashion and media types. €355–€444 per night.