Paris

Paris has spent centuries defining how the world thinks about beauty. Haussmannian boulevards, Belle Époque cafés, Art Nouveau façades and grand hôtels particuliers create an architectural backdrop that is unmistakably Parisian, yet the city has never stopped reinventing itself. Behind historic façades, contemporary architects and designers continue to experiment, while neighbourhoods from the Marais and Saint-Germain-des-Prés to Pigalle and the increasingly creative eastern arrondissements reveal very different interpretations of Parisian style.

Food and drink are inseparable from the city’s identity. Morning begins at the boulangerie, afternoons unfold on café terraces and evenings can move effortlessly from neighbourhood bistros and natural wine bars to some of the world’s most celebrated restaurants. Parisian bar culture deserves equal attention: legendary grand-hotel bars coexist with intimate cocktail addresses and tiny neighbourhood institutions where atmosphere matters every bit as much as what is in the glass.

Few cities offer a richer collection of distinctive places to stay. Former private mansions, Art Deco landmarks, discreet Left Bank hideaways and boldly reimagined boutique hotels demonstrate how many ways there are to interpret Paris. At DNA Hotels, we curate the properties with personality and a story of their own—hotels where architecture, interiors, food and that elusive Parisian sense of style become part of the journey.