Name: The Hoxton, Paris
Address: 32 Rue du Sentier, 2nd arr., 75002 Paris, France, 32 Rue du Sentier, Ile de France, 75002, France
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $246 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel The Hoxton, Paris

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and art – Check location 32 Rue du Sentier, 2nd arr., 75002 Paris, France – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and art – Check location – Subway Access

*8.4* Porte St-Denis: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

Bonne Nouvelle Metro Station: only 3 minutes away! (550 feet by foot)

Bourse Metro Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

Grands Boulevards Metro Station: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

Sentier Metro Station: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*8.1* Grand Rex: only 2 minutes away! (300 feet by foot)

*8.1* Folies Bergère: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

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hotel is stunning, our room was beautiful and the front desk was very professional

Hannah, Denmark

The entire staff was hospitable from the moment you walked inside. I want to comment on how excited I was to see oversized towels in the bathroom!!

Norene, United States of America

Everything - the building the decor the atmosphere the restaurant the food the room everything!

Hahalion, China

Great luxurious vibe without being intimidating. Cool, youthful atmosphere. Perfect for young or youthful travelers who appreciate nice things in life.

Dominic, Indonesia

The room was perfectly designed and the bed and pillows were so comfortable. Huge crush on the bedsheets, so soft and super nice! The hotel is also super quiet, i had the best sleep in a long time!

Pauline, United Arab Emirates

Location, design, staff....everything was great. I travel to Paris often and couldn’t have been happier.

Caroline, United States of America

Great design, lively & yet friendly environment

Keyvan, United States of America

The hotel has a total different concept and it was a surprise, cause normally all hotels in Paris are either belonging to huge networks or much more old style environments. The hotel is super cool!

Marcel, China

I love everything. From the quick check in , ( my room was available at 11 am !!) very professional and helpful staff to the decor , food , even the choice of music . A special thank you to the staff at the front desk and maintenance. My necklace fell on a tiny crevice near the safe and I lost hope but they tried their best - unscrew the whole cabinet and found the necklace on the bottom of it . ( they came up to the room ASAP too without us asking ) We already recommended this hotel to all our family and friends .

Marylou, United States of America

Beautiful lobby with great energy Took the room with the terrace. Very cool Great value for the prices

Saud, Saudi Arabia

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Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“hotel is stunning, our room was beautiful and the front desk was very professional”

Hannah Denmark
“The entire staff was hospitable from the moment you walked inside. I want to comment on how excited I was to see oversized towels in the bathroom!!”

Norene United States of America
“Everything - the building the decor the atmosphere the restaurant the food the room everything!”

Hahalion China
“Great luxurious vibe without being intimidating. Cool, youthful atmosphere. Perfect for young or youthful travelers who appreciate nice things in life.”

Dominic Indonesia
“The room was perfectly designed and the bed and pillows were so comfortable. Huge crush on the bedsheets, so soft and super nice! The hotel is also super quiet, i had the best sleep in a long time!”

Pauline United Arab Emirates
“Location, design, staff....everything was great. I travel to Paris often and couldn’t have been happier.”

Caroline United States of America
“Great design, lively & yet friendly environment”

Keyvan United States of America
“The hotel has a total different concept and it was a surprise, cause normally all hotels in Paris are either belonging to huge networks or much more old style environments. The hotel is super cool!”

Marcel China
“I love everything. From the quick check in , ( my room was available at 11 am !!) very professional and helpful staff to the decor , food , even the choice of music . ”

Marylou United States of America
“Beautiful lobby with great energy Took the room with the terrace. Very cool Great value for the prices ”

Saud Saudi Arabia

Stay in the Heart of Paris –

The Hoxton, Paris offers accommodations in Paris, just 750 feet from Grands Boulevards Metro Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The Hoxton, Paris features free WiFi throughout the property. A TV is featured.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Both Louver Museum and Pompidou Center are 0.9 mi from The Hoxton, Paris. The nearest airport is Paris - Orly Airport, 11 mi from The Hoxton, Paris.

2nd arr. is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and art.

This is our guests' favorite part of Paris, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Paris! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and art – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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Grand Rex
0.1 miles
Bonne Nouvelle Metro Station
0.1 miles
Grands Boulevards Metro Station
0.1 miles
Sentier Metro Station
0.2 miles
Passage des Panoramas
0.2 miles
Grévin Museum
0.2 miles
Bourse Metro Station
0.3 miles
Porte St-Denis
0.3 miles
Folies Bergère
0.3 miles
Rue Greneta
0.3 miles

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Starbucks Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles

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Orly Airport
9.8 miles
Paris - Charles De Gaulle Airport
13.8 miles
Beauvais Tille Airport
42.1 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

Passage des Panoramas Market

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Lovely interior, decor. Beautiful bar & terrace. Amazing location. Cute breakfast (a small paper bag with the healthy breakfast).”

Arina

Russia

8.7

“Great location- nice area not super touristy which is great to get away from the crowds. Very cool area and great hotel. Good vibe and fitout. Lobby is happenin...”

Gabriella

Australia

“The staff were great and the hotel was beautifully designed and super chic! On arrival we were shown to the reception area and offered refreshments whilst we wa...”

Lauren

United Kingdom

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

No cribs are available

No extra beds are available

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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“The room was perfectly designed and the bed and pillows were so comfortable. Huge crush on the bedsheets, so soft and super nice! The hotel is also super quiet, i had the best sleep in a long time!”

Pauline

United Arab Emirates

“The hotel has a total different concept and it was a surprise, cause normally all hotels in Paris are either belonging to huge networks or much more old style environments. The hotel is super cool!”

Marcel

China

“I love everything. From the quick check in , ( my room was available at 11 am !!) very professional and helpful staff to the decor , food , even the choice of music . A special thank you to the staff at the front desk and maintenance. My necklace fell on a tiny crevice near the safe and I lost hope but they tried their best - unscrew the whole cabinet and found the necklace on the bottom of it . ( they came up to the room ASAP too without us asking ) We already recommended this hotel to all our family and friends . ”

Marylou

United States of America

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Reviewed: June 15, 2019

Hannah
Denmark
8.3

“High end.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The service in the lovely restaurants and bars was absolutely terrible. Staff working in the restaurants were rude, slow and had very bad vibes. So disappointing in such a lovely luxury hotel.
hotel is stunning, our room was beautiful and the front desk was very professional

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 13, 2019

Marko
Australia
6.3

“Hotel 'get me outta here'”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coming from a small boutique hotel where the staff couldn't do anymore to make us feel welcome to such a beautiful hotel that was just disappointing to be let down by a bunch of 'Kids' who never read the 'how to provide good old fashioned service' This hotel lacked even a smidge of warmth and in the lobby area the place was filled with millenials everywhere buried in their mac books without any regard for their chair space and their backpacks or shopping bags. On a niggly note... who thought it was a great idea to have the gorgeous largish sized cobble stones throughout the entrance during the renovation? Looks great but personally there's nothing worse than having to haul your 20 or 30kg suitcase over them just to get to the reception counter! Thank my lucky stars I didn't just hop off my 23hr flight to do that. I'd then have a lot more to say about it. Once at reception our room was not ready when it should have been. Now to be fair it was a public holiday but if you're told it will be no longer than 30mins but no longer than 1hr, but we would receive a call. Well to not get that call after going for a walk around and coming back after 1hr 20min we returned to reception to be told it's still not ready and will be 20mins or less away. "hold that thought" So we thought... let's get a drink at the bar... I grabbed a cocktail menu from a table asked by partner what they wanted, went to order only to be told 'that's a menu from a different bar' (Which happens right) the menu was taken from me and the staff member walked off to get me the right menu for the bar we were, but before she came back. Another staff member came over and after explaining myself, she handed me the same original drinks menu!!!
The best thing would have to have been, the coffee. If your from Australia and fussy about Coffee then you'll love it here. As good as most places in Melbourne. There were 2 or 3 familiar faces after a while that were nice and helpful.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 11, 2019

Lori
Canada
9.2

“Great hotel!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Would have loved to see some body lotion in the rooms. Carry on baggage prevents bringing with you.
Staff was so kind and friendly. Let us practise our French with a smile and encouragement. Food and cocktails are amazing with many on site options. There is a cool fun vibe around the property. Location in the 2nd is quiet and off the beaten path but easy to get around. Little breakfast bag is hung on your door each night but do yourself a favour and go downstairs and eat the brunch!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 10, 2019

Christy
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stunning courtyard and restaurant. Loved the interior, the double volume rooms - they really have thought of every detail to have a pleasant stay. The rooms were exactly as pictured so there were no false expectations. It was a breath of fresh air walking in and I didn’t want to leave. I’ll absolutely book it again next time I’m in Paris.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 26, 2019

Kirsten
United Kingdom
8.8

“All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our saty and will be back.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast delivered to room was a little sparse and the room service menu couldve been a little more diverse. Also I love a gym and pool and the hotel is so nice it deserves both.
The staff were lovely and the bar and room were fantastic. After saying it was my boyfriend’s birthday they left us lovely marshmallows with a personal birthday note. I really liked the attention to detail.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 24, 2019

Norene
United States of America
10

“I can’t wait to come back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The entire staff was hospitable from the moment you walked inside. I want to comment on how excited I was to see oversized towels in the bathroom!!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Simon
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. It was all great.
Very relaxed feel, great vibe. Excellent food and wine. Nice and easy to get to for gare du nord. Staff were helpful without being too in your face. Rooms were interesting and well appointed.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Ben
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A hotel of this quality should have a pool and gym
Staff were friendly, knowledgeable, numerous and helpful

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Sarah
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything !

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Hahalion
China

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Chic and comfortable place in lovely Paris”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything - the building the decor the atmosphere the restaurant the food the room everything!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Dominic
Indonesia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great luxurious vibe without being intimidating. Cool, youthful atmosphere. Perfect for young or youthful travelers who appreciate nice things in life.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

David
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We arrived at 5pm and the room wasn't yet ready. Very disappointing but handled very well by the reception staff

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 16, 2019

macca_clifton
United Kingdom
Age group: 18 – 24

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We loved everything.
Everything.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Maria
Spain
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing hotel

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 25, 2019

Andrea
United Kingdom
9.6

“One of the highlights of our stay was the hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
After using the shower the whole bathroom floor will flood with water
Cool decor and super friendly staff

Stayed in March 2019

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Offering garden views, this double room is soundproofed and has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This larger room is soundproofed and offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With garden views, this larger room is soundproofed and offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With garden views, these soundproofed rooms are more spacious and offer a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a free toiletries and a bath or shower. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom These soundproofed rooms are more spacious and offer a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a free toiletries and a bath or shower. Room Facilities: • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, architecture and art – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of The Hoxton, Paris Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

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