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Above 7Eiffel plays with light admirably, with each suite
unique.
FOR A TASTE OF REFINEMENT AND CHARACTER
on the Left Bank, the luxury traveller could do a lot worse than
sample the hotel 7Eiffel, conveniently located in the area near
École Militaire and Invalides. This 32-room boutique property,
just over a year old, brings a particular vision to the four-star
experience, offering up an island of light and texture with all
the amenities, and some real bonuses.
As the owners—who hail from Bordeaux—say,
‘7Eiffel is a hotel for the art of living,’ a statement
which I can heartily affirm. At €165 to €400 a night,
the luxury traveller arrives with certain expectations, all of which
are instantly met: inspiring modernist furnishings, abundant soft
towels, plush robes, high-quality soaps and shampoos, free bottled
water and in-room coffee, large room safe, business centre, loaner
iPads and computers and free wifi everywhere, 24-hour room service.
You will even find an outdoor cigar bar off the lobby, another small
nod to the discriminating traveller.
This exceptional mix of aspect and attribute probably
explains 7Eiffel’s 50–50 ratio of business and tourism,
There’s something for every type of sophisticated traveller,
and guests usually stay two to three days.
But with a multitude of four-stars to choose from in
Paris, what distinguishes this property from others at a similar
price? Few demonstrate such an emphasis on artistic interiors and
bathrooms sensitively designed by and for women. Look closely at
the details created by Parisian architects Anne Peyroux and Emmanuèle
Thisy. The proof can be found in the preponderance of huge, full
mirrors and the artful deployment of lighting in both the public
areas, and in the rooms themselves, where entry, reading and make-up
lamps are selected and placed with an expert eye. Every room is
different, so the repeat guest is advised to sample a new one each
visit. There’s an instinct for texture present everywhere,
a succession of digital surfaces brought to life in a variety of
inventive treatments.
A second area of distinction comes in the unexpected
dimension of the culinary. While a beautiful breakfast, in the cozy
dining room or en suite, is a perfect add-on to the room rate, the
real surprise comes in an exclusive afternoon tea offering (the
French call it l’heure du goûter), created by
virtuoso chef pâtissier Matthieu Bijou, whose traditional
financiers were perfected in the ovens of legendary Michelin
restaurants. To accompany the delicacies, the hotel provides a specially
selected champagne menu daily in the elegant lounge area.
Finally, 7Eiffel’s terrace is a hidden gem, a private
rooftop space whose cozy seating groupings make a perfect spot to
relax after a day of serious promenading. The terrace is open daily
from 7 P.M.
for drinks and light refreshment. Spacious enough to seat 30, it
can also be reserved by guests or rented for private functions.
But light and texture are the keywords
here, with four-star service and amenities joyfully added to the
mix. You could pay double the price for a less distinctive experience
in crowded tourist quarters, jostling with other opinionated travellers.
Or you could relax in 7Eiffel’s carefully chosen illuminated
and dimensional universe, refined and definitely in the best of
taste. •
7Eiffel
17 bis, rue Amélie
75007 Paris
France
T 33 1 45 55 10 01
7eiffel.com
reservations @7eiffel.com
 
 
Above More of the rich textures in 7Eiffel’s interior
design.
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But with a multitude of four-stars to choose from in
Paris, what distinguishes this property from others at a similar
price? Few demonstrate such an emphasis on artistic interiors and
bathrooms sensitively designed by and for women
Stanley Moss is travel editor of Lucire.
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