RELAIS SAINT GERMAIN
Left Bank literary charm. Think exposed beams, period furniture, and fake-fur throws on king beds. It's warm and family-run — Camdeborde describes it as 'a family guest house' rather than a hotel. No corporate polish. Staff know your name by day two.
Book well in advance — rooms fill up months ahead and there are only 22 of them
Why It Matters
Owned and shaped by Yves Camdeborde, one of the founding fathers of bistronomy in France. The attached Le Comptoir du Relais was for years the hardest table to get in Paris — hotel guests skip the queue. Rooms are named after the writers who defined the Latin Quarter's literary legend.
A 22-room, 4-star boutique hotel in a late-16th century building on the Carrefour de l'Odéon, built around the vision of chef Yves Camdeborde, who bought it in 2004. Not one room is the same — all are individually decorated and named after a literary figure (Hemingway, Balzac, Proust, Joyce). The ground-floor Le Comptoir du Relais is a Saint-Germain institution. Hotel guests get priority access, which is the real perk: the place doesn't take reservations and the queue runs down the street.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Deluxe Room
From EUR385 / nightBright rooms with warm, silky interiors behind three flower-covered windows. The 16th and 17th century wood panelling gives the room real character. At 29m², generously sized for Paris. Views of the Carrefour de l'Odéon.
King or twin · 29 sqmDeluxe Room with Steam Room
From EUR385 / nightInspired by George Simenon's 1950s Paris, with a bold black-and-yellow interior and a Chesterfield sofa stocked with thriller novels. The standout feature is the smart black-and-white tiled bathroom with chrome-footed basins and a steam room shower. A very specific, very Parisian mood.
Queen · 29 sqmDouble Room
From EUR295 / nightThe entry-level room at 23m², but still well-appointed by Paris standards. New Corian and marble bathrooms open onto rooms finished in linen fabrics with contemporary furniture and a work desk. Views of the Carrefour de l'Odéon square.
Queen · 23 sqm
Junior Suite (Mme de Sévigné)
From EUR415 / nightAt 34m², this is actually the largest room in the hotel by floor area. Named after Mme de Sévigné, it features a large lounge with a Knoll coffee table and elegantly understated, uncluttered furniture. Views over the Carrefour de l'Odéon.
King or twin · 34 sqmSuite with Terrace (Marguerite de Navarre)
From EUR460 / nightOn the 6th and top floor of the hotel, this suite comes with a private terrace and uninterrupted views over the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area. Named after Marguerite de Navarre. It's the most romantic room in the house — small by suite standards at 32m², but the terrace makes it feel expansive.
King or twin · 32 sqmSuperior Room
From EUR335 / nightAt 27m², these are large rooms with the hotel's signature original thick wooden beams overhead. Homely wall hangings and a choice of king or twin configuration. Each one looks out over the Carrefour de l'Odéon.
King or twin · 27 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge actively helps guests secure hard-to-get restaurant reservations across Paris, as well as tickets to rugby matches, football games, and cultural events. Staff are known for treating guests like locals.
The hotel's library can be reserved for private lunches or dinners, 7 days a week, subject to availability. Contact the hotel directly by phone or email to arrange.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Minibars stocked with high-end drinks and organic products.
Available noon to 10pm. Guests can order directly from Le Comptoir du Relais menu.
There is no on-site gym or fitness center.
There is no swimming pool on-site.
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