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Hôtel de Montesquieu
The library lounge at Hôtel de Montesquieu.
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About Hôtel de Montesquieu
An 18-room five-star hotel near the Champs-Élysées, with Persian-inspired interiors, a lounge honesty bar and suites with separate living rooms.
Best for
- Travelers seeking a small hotel near the Champs-Élysées.
- Couples who prefer a decorated lounge and personal service to a large resort-style facility list.
- Guests who want a suite or Prestige Room with a separate living area.
Know before you book
There is no restaurant or spa. The official room categories accommodate two guests, and only one Deluxe Suite is described as having a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. Ask about the precise room before relying on that view. The hotel lists wheelchair accessibility, but confirm the route and room features directly for your needs.
- Scale
- 18 rooms and suitesIndividual interiors within a small Haussmannian hotel.
- Design
- Inspired by Persian LettersDeep colors, patterned fabrics and vintage or restored furnishings reflect the hotel’s literary theme.
- Lounge
- Honesty barHelp yourself to spirits and record your drinks; wines and champagnes are served on request.
Hôtel de Montesquieu stands on rue Frédéric Bastiat in the 8th arrondissement, between the Champs-Élysées and rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Behind the Haussmannian facade are 18 individually decorated rooms and suites. The lounge has richly colored panels, patterned textiles and a library setting, with an honesty bar for drinks in the evening.
The room collection runs from a 21 m² Classic Room to 35 m² suites. Some rooms sit beneath the mansard roof, while the Montesquieu Suites face the inner courtyard. Separate living rooms are a feature of the Prestige Rooms, Deluxe Suites and Montesquieu Suites. Each category accommodates two guests.
The hotel serves breakfast, including eggs cooked to order, and can bring breakfast to the room on request. There is a small fitness room on the lower level, but no restaurant or spa. The concierge helps arrange dining elsewhere, performances, transportation and other requests, while evening turndown service prepares the rooms for the night.
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
Classic Room
21 m² · 2 guests
Room details
A room under the eaves, away from the street, with gray tones and a clawfoot bathtub in natural light.
02 / ROOM CATEGORY
Deluxe Room
28 m² · 2 guests
Room details
A top-floor room beneath the mansard roof with a king bed and a view over the rooftops.
03 / ROOM CATEGORY
Prestige Room
28 m² · 2 guests
Room details
A separate living room and king bed, with celadon-green and blue tones.
04 / ROOM CATEGORY
Junior Suite
29 m² · 2 guests
Room details
A four-poster bed, sitting area and generous closet space.
05 / ROOM CATEGORY
Deluxe Suite
35 m² · 2 guests
Room details
A separate living room and large walk-in shower. One suite has a glimpse of the top of the Eiffel Tower; that outlook is not guaranteed across the category.
06 / ROOM CATEGORY
Montesquieu Suite
35 m² · 2 guests
Room details
Faces the inner courtyard and includes a separate living room. The bathroom has natural light, a bathtub and a shower.
The practical details
Amenities & guest services
- Honesty bar
- Lounge
- Fitness room
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room on request
- Free Wi-Fi
- Individual air conditioning
- Concierge
- Laundry service
- Evening turndown service
- Luggage storage
Breakfast
The breakfast selection includes pastries, seasonal fruit, cheese, charcuterie, eggs cooked to order and juices. Breakfast can also be served in the room on request. Check whether it is included in the selected rate.
Lounge and honesty bar
Spirits are self-service: guests record what they take. Wines, champagnes and other drinks are served on request. The lounge offers a place to read or spend the evening.
Concierge and fitness
The concierge can arrange restaurant reservations, theater tickets, chauffeured transportation and in-room extras. The small fitness room is available to hotel guests at all times without a reservation.
The Paris Atlas · Beyond the booking
History & cultural connections
From Hôtel Daniel to a hotel inspired by Persian Letters
Hôtel Daniel opened at 8 rue Frédéric Bastiat in 2004, with decorative influences from Europe and Asia. Hôtel de Montesquieu now occupies the same Haussmannian building.[1]
In 2022, the property underwent a complete renovation and reopened as Hôtel de Montesquieu. The hotel says its accommodation was reduced from 26 rooms to 18 rooms and suites to provide more space. The changes also introduced an honesty bar and a fitness room.[1]
The new name refers to Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, and to his 1721 novel Persian Letters. In that book, Persian travelers observe Paris through letters sent home. The hotel presents its Persian-inspired decoration as an imaginative response to the novel, rather than a reconstruction of a historical Persian interior.[1]
For Hôtel de Montesquieu’s 2022 renovation, the owner worked with architect Elliott Barnes. Their palette combined vermilion, midnight blue, gold, celadon green and rose with patterned wallpapers and vintage or restored furniture. They designed the rooms individually, giving each a different interior.[1][2]
Literary inspiration
Montesquieu’s Persian Letters
The hotel identifies the 1721 novel as the inspiration for its name and Persian-influenced interiors.[1]
See where you’ll be
Paris, just outside the door
The neighborhood: Champs-Élysées
Before you go
Useful questions, clear answers
Where is Hôtel de Montesquieu?
The hotel is at 8 rue Frédéric Bastiat, 75008 Paris, in the area between the Champs-Élysées and rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Was the hotel previously called Hôtel Daniel?
Yes. The hotel’s history says Hôtel Daniel opened in 2004. Following a complete renovation in 2022, it reopened as Hôtel de Montesquieu.
Does the hotel have a restaurant or spa?
No. It offers breakfast, an honesty bar and a small fitness room. The concierge can arrange restaurant reservations elsewhere.
Which rooms have a separate living room?
The official descriptions list a separate living room in the Prestige Rooms, Deluxe Suites and Montesquieu Suites. Junior Suites have a sitting area.
Do all Deluxe Suites have an Eiffel Tower view?
No. The hotel describes only one Deluxe Suite as having a glimpse of the top of the Eiffel Tower. Ask the hotel to confirm the specific room if that feature matters.
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Image credits
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