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Hôtel Alfred Sommier
A rooftop terrace at Hôtel Alfred Sommier.
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About Hôtel Alfred Sommier
Hôtel Alfred Sommier occupies a former family mansion near the Madeleine, with a courtyard and private garden behind its cut-stone exterior. The hotel presents 80 rooms including 17 suites within a house still marked by fireplaces, mirrors and oak floors.
Best for
- Travellers interested in a documented family house
- Couples looking for a garden retreat
- Guests choosing a terrace room near Madeleine
Know before you book
Views and heritage details vary by room. Confirm rooftop privatization, stairs and charges before booking.
- Setting
- A former family mansionCourtyard, garden and retained nineteenth-century interiors.
- Scale
- 80 rooms including 17 suitesA range of layouts within the former residence.
- Dining
- Les CaryatidesRestaurant and bar with a private-garden setting.
Hôtel Alfred Sommier occupies a former family mansion near the Madeleine, with a courtyard and private garden behind its cut-stone exterior. The hotel presents 80 rooms including 17 suites within a house still marked by fireplaces, mirrors and oak floors.
Bedrooms range from compact Superior rooms to Deluxe and Terrace categories. Outlooks may face the courtyard, garden or street, while selected fourth-floor rooms provide private outdoor space.
Les Caryatides restaurant, the bar and the garden make the mansion’s shared spaces central to a stay. A fitness room adds a practical facility without changing the character of the former residence.
Choose the right fit
Rooms at a glance
Compare the hotel’s room categories, then check your preferred configuration and dates when booking.
01 / ROOM CATEGORY
Superior Room
18–22 m² for two guests.
Room details
Queen or twin beds, green or blue palettes and courtyard, garden or city outlooks.
02 / ROOM CATEGORY
Deluxe Room
24–26 m² for two guests.
Room details
Queen or twin beds; the category features marble fireplaces, antique mirrors, mouldings and high ceilings.
03 / ROOM CATEGORY
Terrace Room
24–26 m² for two guests.
Room details
A fourth-floor room with a private terrace and queen or twin beds.
04 / ROOM CATEGORY
Rooftop Room
A fifth-floor room with a Sacré-Cœur outlook.
Room details
Stairs lead to a 60 m² rooftop that can be privatized; confirm access and extra charges.
The practical details
Amenities & guest services
- Private garden
- Courtyard
- Les Caryatides restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness room
- Guerlain bathroom products
- Accessible rooms
Dining
Les Caryatides and the bar provide on-site dining and drinks, with the garden as a distinctive shared setting.
Accessibility
The official rooms page lists three adapted rooms. Confirm the layout and access requirements directly.
Outdoor rooms
Terrace and rooftop categories offer different forms of outdoor access; reserve the specific arrangement required.
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History & cultural connections
The Sommier family house on rue de l’Arcade
The house grew out of the Sommier family’s success in sugar refining. According to the hotel’s history, three brothers left Burgundy in the early nineteenth century and established a refinery on the outskirts of Paris. Alfred, son of the youngest brother, took charge at eighteen and became the central figure associated with the mansion.[1]
In 1860 Alfred’s father acquired the plot near the Madeleine during the transformation of Paris under Haussmann. Architect Joseph Lesoufaché designed twin cut-stone buildings with a courtyard between them and a garden behind. That arrangement still explains the hotel’s sequence of street façade, sheltered court and green interior space.[1]
Alfred lived at 20 rue de l’Arcade, where Jeanne de Barante joined him after their marriage in 1872; their son Edme was born the following year.[1]
The mansion was converted into a hotel in 2018 by descendant Richard de Warren de Rosanbo. Fireplaces, gilded mirrors and oak floors were retained alongside bespoke new furnishings, giving guests a view of the house’s original interiors.[2]
Sources for this history
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Useful questions, clear answers
When did the mansion become a hotel?
The official hotel account dates its conversion to 2018, led by descendant Richard de Warren de Rosanbo.
Does the hotel have a garden?
Yes. A private garden sits behind the mansion, complementing the courtyard and dining spaces.
Can I book an accessible room?
The hotel lists three adapted rooms. Contact it to confirm the precise facilities.
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Image credits
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