Hôtel Du Louvre

Paris
Written By Alex G
Man sitting on chair surrounded by Christmas trees and a big teddy bear

Paris, France

This beautiful historical hotel in Paris is an excellent option for sightseeing and snagging a room with a view. While it’s not the best Hyatt option to maximize Globalist benefits, the aesthetic is my favorite of the Hyatt hotels in Paris, with its natural light and colorful detail.

HYATT LOYALTY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Globalists receive complimentary breakfast in the hotel restaurant, or room service for an extra charge (15 euro as of December 2022).

  • Dessert and wine received as gift for special occasion.

  • Suite Upgrade Awards (SUAs) are not accepted.

HOTEL BRAND OVERVIEW

  • Hotel du Louvre is part of Hyatt’s Unbound collection, which includes boutique luxury hotels such as this one.

  • The property originally opened in the 1880s and has a whimsical feeling, with lighter colors brightened by sunlight. We say mostly couples and families staying here.

Paper card that holds hotel key, with Hotel du Louvre written on the front

The colorful detail on top of soft, light colors underscores this beautifully decorated hotel

BOOKING

  • This is a Hyatt category 7 (out of 8), meaning a stay here requires 30,000 Hyatt points per night at the standard rate. During the time of my stay, this was still a category 6, so I opted to use points, as the cash rate would have been about $600 per night.

LOCATION

  • The hotel is wonderfully situated for tourists, as it’s an easy walk to the Louvre and Opera Garnier. You can take the Metro to see other parts of Paris through the Palais Royal Metro Station.

  • An abundance of great restaurants and cafes can be found nearby, including the popular Angelina on Rue de Rivoli.

Hotel du Louvre exterior at night, lit up with lights

Hotel du Louvre is located on the corner of the famous Rue de Rivoli and Rue de Rohan

CHECK IN

  • We arrived at the hotel after a few nights at Park Hyatt Paris, which is about a 5 minute drive away. One difference we noticed immediately was that there wasn’t a valet at the front of the Hotel du Louvre to help with bags, whereas our bags were whisked away at Park Hyatt. So we lugged our four bags up the stairs and made our way to the front desk.

  • The lobby at Hotel du Louvre is lovely, and was dressed up for the holidays. We checked in, and were notified that our room was ready. Our Globalist status was recognized and the complimentary breakfast explained. We had booked a Queen View and were upgraded to a slightly larger King Bed View Deluxe. No suite upgrade.

  • As we made our way to the room, a hotel porter lugged all four of our bags to the room, which was very impressive for one person!

Artwork with a woman's face, flowers, and a child with wings

The common area and rooms are decorated with colorful artwork

ROOM

  • Upon entering the room, we were happy to find a bottle of wine and dessert. This was a nice welcome gift, especially as we were celebrating a special occasion!

  • The room was small (270 square feet), but had a nice view of the street below. You could see Le Nemours, the cafe where Angelina Jolie sat at the beginning of the movie “The Tourist.” You’re much more likely to get a room with an exterior view at Hotel du Louvre than at Park Hyatt.

  • The bathroom was a decent size for Paris and had a shower with a tub. While the bedroom was a nice temperature, the bathroom was uncomfortably cold during our visit in early winter.

White bed with a bedside lamp on either side and artwork above the headrest

While the room was small, most of them have great city views

Bottle of red wine, cake with fruit on top, and paper card with "congratulations!"

What a lovely surprise to find wine and dessert in our room!

Wooden closet in hotel room

There was closet space to hang up our outfits and robes

Pink chair and marble table with open window in the foreground

Loved that you could open the windows and look out over the city

AMENITIES

  • Breakfast is served at Bocuse, but we were also given the option of room service for a fee of 15 euro, which we opted to do. While we missed the free and elaborate room service breakfast at Park Hyatt, the food was great here as well. It was nice to sit and eat while enjoying the view from bed.

Breakfast in bed with two coffees, croissants, and juice

We opted to eat breakfast in bed - the 15 euro charge for delivery was worth it

Platter of breakfast, including eggs and crepes

The food was great and a lovely spread!

Hotel restaurant with plants and a beautiful glass ceiling

The hotel’s restaurant, Bocuse, had a beautiful ambiance

SERVICE

  • The service at Hotel du Louvre was great, although nowhere near the level of Park Hyatt. Everyone we interacted with was helpful and friendly.

NEARBY ACTIVITIES

  • There’s an unlimited number of activities you can do in Paris, from shopping at the luxury designer stores to exploring the history of France.

  • Take a stroll around the Jardin du Palais Royal and Jardin des Tuileries, both right near the hotel. Steps away is the Seine, which is lovely to walk along.

Paris metro stop street entrance, decorated with statues

A Metro stop is located right across the street from the hotel - an easy way to make your way around the city

SUMMARY

  • Hotel du Louvre is an excellent option for a stay in Paris thanks to its location and beautiful aesthetic. While Park Hyatt is my go-to in the city, I would certainly return here, especially when looking for a room with a view.

Alex G
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