Maison Souquet - Paris 5 star hotel The Maison Souquet is a small intimate 5 Star hotel with 20 rooms and suites that has been designed with features reminiscent of the Belle Epoque period and famous courtesans, and with a discreet bar, butler service, 24 hour room service and a spa where you can request a key for its use with swimming pool and hammam, this will provide you with a luxurious, romantic stay.
Accom Type Hotel. Rating 5 Star. Paris 9th Arrondissement. Paris Hotel Location Map. Paris Hotel Booking Info. About the Maison Souquet The Hotel Maison Souquet is named after Mme Souquet who created a discreet maison close, or brothel where it was frequented by politicians, bankers, artists and so on, although after a couple of years it became a regular hotel.
It was back in that the premises was acquired by a company called the Maisons Particulieres Collection who completely renovated the hotel, employing the French interior designer, Jacques Garcia, to make this into a sumptuous and intimate 5 star hotel, reminiscent of the Belle Epoque period and its history. Designed with furnishings from the late s to the start of the s, over metres of different silks from the best textile merchants were utilised to provide an elegant, romantic and haute couture environment, which have been combined with unique art works adorning the walls throughout the hotel.
With a lounge and reading room decorated with rich woodwork, a monumental fireplace and board games available, through to the winter garden, the Maison Souquet is a hidden gem that has an unassuming facade with two red lamps on the outside, reminiscent of those brothel days. The expertise of Jacques Garcia who has worked for The Louvre Museum and the Chateau de Versailles , has created an atmosphere of elegance and passion, mystery, exoticism and sensuality including an eclectic collection of furniture that provides a unique authenticity and spirit to the former luxury pleasure house, which is ideal for a romantic weekend in Paris.
Facilities at the Maison Souquet As you would expect from a 5 star hotel in Paris , you get all the usual refinements including double glazing, soundproofing, heating, air conditioning plus free high speed WiFi throughout, along with a 24 hour reception and multilingual staff.
