Paris is all the time a good suggestion, the saying goes, which is why I all the time attempt to get there if I am wherever close by. Plus, there all the time appears to be a buzzworthy lodge in Paris to take a look at whereas on the town.
Lately, the fashionable SO/ Paris has been on my radar for this very purpose. It has been the go-to lodge for the style crowd, and my Instagram feed has been filled with social media glitterati being fabulous on the property because it opened in the summertime of 2022.
When the chance offered itself this winter to take a look at the lodge within the Bas Marais alongside the Seine, I jumped on the likelihood to see if this trendy spot lived as much as its cover-model popularity.
This is what it is like to remain at SO/ Paris.
What’s SO/ Paris?
A part of Accor’s Ennismore way of life lodge arm, SO/ is a smaller model of luxurious motels “rooted on the planet of trend.” These design-forward motels characteristic colourful properties with vacation spot bars and eating places which are simply as a lot of a draw because the luxe visitor rooms and suites.
Whereas it is perhaps in a quieter stretch of the Marais, SO/ Paris matches proper into its model’s trendy pattern. The lodge has 162 chicly appointed visitor rooms and suites, in addition to the rooftop Bonnie restaurant and nightclub. It’s the results of an in depth renovation of a 17-story workplace constructing from the Fifties.
We all the time assume changing submitting cupboards with fashionistas and turndown service is a great name.
Find out how to guide SO/ Paris
Whereas my three-night keep was complimentary, nightly charges at SO/ Paris usually begin at 500 euros ($515). Members of Accor’s Accor Stay Limitless loyalty program can redeem ALL factors at a set price of 1,000 factors for each 20 euros of a nightly price. Additional, members of the Ennismore Dis-loyalty program can take pleasure in room, meals and beverage reductions when reserving a keep at SO/ Paris.
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The placement
SO/ Paris is a 30-minute drive from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), or you may get there in slightly below an hour by utilizing the RER regional rail and connecting to the Paris Metro system.
SO/ Paris is in a quieter stretch of the Marais on the financial institution of the Seine within the 4th Arrondissement. I used to be at a luxurious lodge convention previous to my keep, and some of my lodge snob brethren jeered, “It is not in essentially the most thrilling of areas.”
However after three nights at SO/ Paris, I think about the lodge may quip again at these cynics, “I am the thrill.”
Loads of Parisians seemed to be flocking to SO/ Paris and its extremely fashionable rooftop restaurant and nightclub, Bonnie (extra on this later), throughout my keep. Whereas the rapid surrounding space is a bit of quiet, it would not take lengthy to get to all the key sights in Paris. We may simply stroll to Notre Dame Cathedral or hop on the Metro and be on the Louvre or — extra necessary for this weekend pal getaway — designer buying/gawking on Rue Saint-Honore in about 10 minutes.
This comfort interprets to friends being handled to unimaginable views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Sacre-Coeur Basilica and past from the lodge.
Checking in
Vacation decor and pleasant workers members in colourful uniforms accented the hovering marble foyer. Regardless of the spacious entry, the welcome space was nonetheless intimate, with a smaller check-in space and loads of cloistered lounge areas to sit down again with a espresso or cocktail and make plans for exploring.
I do not decide a guide by its cowl or foyer, however the rapid first thought I had was the similarity to the now Hyatt-owned and equally fashion-associated Commonplace model. Granted, Paris is Accor territory, so it solely is sensible that SO/ Paris is the style darling on this trend capital of the world.
The rooms
Lodging at SO/ Paris are divided into “bedrooms” and suites. My 14th-floor Paris Skyline bed room lived as much as its title with a panoramic view of the Seine and main sights like Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Notre Dame reopened to the general public the weekend of my keep, so it was significantly thrilling to step out onto the Juliet balcony of my room and soak within the pleasure of town welcoming the return of one in every of its best-known icons.
The bed room was a classy retreat that had a colour palette I may by no means pull off if I used to be trying an analogous design scheme again house. A mixture of pink, orange, yellow and blue accents performed off wooden and ceramic accents to create an inviting, stylish and comfy house in one in every of my favourite cities on the planet. The king-size mattress included grasp management switches for lights above each nightstands together with electrical shops (be sure you deliver your adapter) for charging gadgets.
A mixture of heat recessed lighting all through the room made the gossip swapped forwards and backwards over Barolo with my pal actually pop throughout our keep, however I can see the place this is able to even have been seen as romantic lighting had we been on our personal with our respective spouses.
Talking of, there was loads of house for the 2 of us (together with a not-exactly-light-packer, yours really) touring collectively to not really feel like we had been intruding on one another’s private house. A small seating space was good for the beforehand talked about gossip-and-wine session, and there was even a bit of bulldog sculpture close by that doubled as a speaker to supply a much-needed Taylor Swift- and Cheryl Cole-heavy playlist for storytelling hour.
A minibar featured drinks and snacks for buy, in addition to complimentary tea, Nespresso pods and nonalcoholic drinks. The canine, working double time as artwork and speaker, stored a watchful eye over the minibar cupboard holding wine, snacks and glassware, whereas the tea and Nespresso machine and kettle had been in a separate space with water bottles that had been replenished each day and a fridge beneath that housed all of the chilled drinks for buy.
Together with ample wood-slatted space for storing for baggage and garments that wanted to be hung, the bed room featured extras like a garments steamer and a leather-based folio with quite a lot of trend magazines to peruse whereas the sounds of Paris outdoors softly wafted in from the door we perpetually left ajar to the balcony.
The lavatory was spacious by Parisian requirements and included a walk-in rainfall bathe, well-lit vainness and Codage Paris tub merchandise. Codage lived as much as the hype of a French pharmacy employee who had really helpful the model (after frivolously judging me — with love, in fact … or so I informed myself) earlier in my journey once I went in search of merchandise by a less-expensive competitor. One factor to be aware of is how heavy the lavatory door is (as if it is a safety door to a stairway), so be sure you shut it quietly so as to not spook your touring companion (or your self) with the noise.
Housekeeping, together with night turndown service, is twice each day.
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Eating at SO/ Paris
Whilst you’re prone to head out of the lodge to discover the Parisian eating scene, there are alternatives to tide you over with food and drinks simply an elevator trip away out of your visitor room or suite.
As talked about, Bonnie is the star of the present (and, apparently, of Parisian nightlife, primarily based on the prolonged line seen every night time of my keep at its designated elevator). Named for Bonnie and Clyde, this Fifteenth-floor restaurant may need the lengthiest shift of any SO/ Paris entity, as breakfast service begins not too lengthy after the late-night revelry winds down.
Bonnie’s breakfast choices embody a sturdy buffet of pastries (with some gluten-free choices), fruit, charcuterie, cheese, and teas and coffees. Visitors may order a la carte menu gadgets like crepes, avocado toast and omelets. When not included in your nightly price, breakfast at Bonnie is 38 euros ($39) per individual.
Whereas dear, the breakfast was a filling begin to the day and included picture-perfect views of the key sights of Paris. It was too chilly to dine alfresco on the balcony throughout our keep, however it’s simple to see the place Bonnie might be the place for an influence breakfast throughout Vogue Week. Fendi and a frittata, anybody?
Bonnie can also be open for dinner, and the nightclub portion stays open till 5 a.m. Alas, I used to be coming off a convention and determined to not revisit my membership child days; as an alternative, I opted to stay to Bonnie at dawn breakfast hours.
SO/ Paris additionally options Foyer Cafe, a small foyer bar with all-day bites and gasoline to recover from jet lag, like croissants (2.50 euros, or $2.56) and espresso (5 euros, or $5.12).
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Facilities and actions
Whereas I did not have time for a spa remedy throughout my keep, friends at SO/ Paris can schedule a go to to the on-site Maison Codage Spa for pampering whereas in Paris. The power options quite a lot of remedies, from customized facials and massages to physique scrubs and exfoliations, in addition to a Turkish steam tub.
Moreover, friends of SO/ Paris have entry to a health room with cardio and energy coaching gear.
Causes SO/ Paris won’t be for you
Whereas I totally loved my keep at SO/ Paris, not each lodge is ideal. Listed here are some components which may make you wish to look elsewhere for a keep:
- Whereas the Metro makes nearly any main attraction within the metropolis simply accessible from the lodge, these seeking to be inside strolling distance of sights just like the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe might wish to discover various motels.
- SO/ Paris is not essentially one of the best spot for households in search of methods to entertain the children (although youngsters are definitely welcome … simply perhaps not at Bonnie within the late hours of the night time).
Accessibility
SO/ Paris options accessible routes to all public areas, together with Bonnie and assembly areas, in addition to visitor rooms. Accessible visitor rooms characteristic code-compliant doorways for wheelchair entry and maneuvering house on both sides of the mattress.
Bogs in accessible visitor rooms embody a roll-in bathe and seize bars for the bathroom and bathe. The bathroom in these rooms is at wheelchair top, and these visitor rooms additionally characteristic lowered peepholes and closet rods.
Wheelchair bathtub and bathe seats, deaf or hard-of-hearing visitor kits, accessible TV distant controls and listening to loops can be found upon request.
Trying out
My lengthy weekend in Paris was particularly pleasing as a result of SO/ Paris is my sort of option to journey: shut sufficient to the motion with out being too shut. Virtually each head of state was on the town for the close by reopening of Notre Dame, however the site visitors and roadblocks plaguing a lot of town did not disturb the circulation of my deliberate exploring.
I used to be nonetheless in a position to scoot over to my most popular spot for rooftop cocktails in a matter of minutes on the Metro and will stroll over to the Musee d’Orsay with ease after my pleasant breakfast with a view from Bonnie. The SO/ Paris workers was charming and hospitable whereas nonetheless exhibiting off in stylish, well-tailored outfits (this can be a trendy model, in spite of everything).
Nightly charges aren’t essentially the stuff of a discount basement, however it’s nonetheless very a lot an inexpensive worth level for a high-end lodge in my favourite metropolis. I am already planning my return (perhaps after an improve to my wardrobe).
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