Axel’s take
It's a strong couples’ base if you can live with compact rooms.
- Choose it for
- Attentive service, covered-passage exploring and private spa sessions.
- Skip it if
- You need generous bedroom space, unrestricted pool access or extensive resort-style facilities.
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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a compact four-star boutique hotel with a private-session spa
Filigrane is a 43-room, four-star boutique hotel that makes more sense for a Paris city break than a sprawling spa stay. Reopened in January 2025 after a two-year renovation, it pairs graphic, book-inspired interiors with an unusually personal welcome. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and cleanliness; Expedia’s cleanliness score is 9.8/10. The Bourse–Grands Boulevards setting is another substantial strength.
The compromises are space and spa access. Classic rooms measure just 10–13 m² on the English-language room page, and small-room complaints recur in guest reviews. Superior categories upwards include a reserved, private 45-minute session with the heated relaxation pool, sauna and hammam—not unrestricted pool access. We'd choose it for attentive service and a couples’ sightseeing break, but not for roomy accommodation or serious swimming.
- Rooms
- The English-language room page lists Classics at 10–13 m² and Superiors at 14–18 m². Balcony and terrace categories add outdoor space, not necessarily a large bedroom.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength: Expedia reports 9.8/10 for cleanliness, and Tripadvisor guests also describe spotless rooms.
- Service
- The measured service evidence is 94% positive across 34 mentions. Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the picture of a welcoming, helpful team.
- Amenities
- Heated relaxation pool, sauna and hammam used in private sessions; buffet breakfast, an honesty bar and room service. This is a small wellness addition rather than a full-scale spa resort.
- Fees and surprises
- The official terms list tourist tax at €8.45 per adult per night, payable separately. Classic rooms do not carry the advertised included spa session. No onsite parking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · osae-partners.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
The location
40 Rue Vivienne, Paris
The door opens onto Rue Vivienne, just south of the Grands Boulevards, with Passage des Panoramas close by and Bourse further south. This is a restaurant-and-theatre pocket of the 2nd arrondissement rather than a riverfront setting. Au P'tit Paname is 2 minutes on foot.
What guests say
4.8/5
147 reviews on Google
Amenities
Heated relaxation pool, sauna and hammam used in private sessions; buffet breakfast, an honesty bar and room service. This is a small wellness addition rather than a full-scale spa resort.
- Breakfast ($)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor pool
- Air conditioning
- Pet-friendly
- Spa
Good to know
- Tourist tax
- €8.45 per adult aged 18 or older, per night, payable separately under the hotel's published terms.
- Spa inclusion
- Superior rooms and higher categories include a private 45-minute session with the heated pool, sauna and hammam. Advance reservation is required; Classic rooms lack this advertised inclusion.
- Parking
- No onsite parking. The hotel directs drivers to paid Q-Park Bourse at 30 place de la Bourse.
- Arrival and departure
- Rooms are guaranteed from 3:00 PM; check-out is by noon. Luggage storage is available outside those hours.
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast is an extra unless included in the booked rate; service runs from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · osae-partners.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: €50 per room per night
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Hôtel Filigrane & Spa: from $289 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $289 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hôtel Filigrane & Spa on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hôtel Filigrane & Spa is a compact four-star boutique hotel with a private-session spa in Paris, France.
Address: 40 Rue Vivienne, Paris. Property ID: 1004734. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/hotel-filigrane-spa-1004734
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/paris/hotel-filigrane-spa-1004734/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $638 | $766 on Expedia | $128 less (17%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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About Hôtel Filigrane & Spa
- Property type: Resort
- 4-star hotel
- 40 Rue Vivienne, Paris
- City page: Hotels in Paris
Axel's take: 8.9/10
It's a strong couples’ base if you can live with compact rooms.
- Choose it for: Attentive service, covered-passage exploring and private spa sessions.
- Skip it if: You need generous bedroom space, unrestricted pool access or extensive resort-style facilities.
Axel's opinion of Hôtel Filigrane & Spa, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · osae-partners.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Twin room with balcony (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
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Deluxe Twin room with balcony (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Balcony
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Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Prestige Double room (full double bed)
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Location
A central Right Bank base for restaurants, theatres and covered passages.
- The block: The door opens onto Rue Vivienne, just south of the Grands Boulevards, with Passage des Panoramas close by and Bourse further south. This is a restaurant-and-theatre pocket of the 2nd arrondissement rather than a riverfront setting. Au P'tit Paname is 2 minutes on foot.
- Getting around: Use Grands Boulevards or Richelieu-Drouot for lines 8 and 9, Bourse for line 3, and Le Peletier for line 7. The Louvre is 9 minutes by transit. Charles de Gaulle Airport is 52 minutes by transit or 37 minutes by taxi; road traffic makes the taxi timing less predictable.
- After dark: Nearby restaurants and theatres make going out easy. Rue Vivienne sits off the main boulevard bustle, but street-facing soundproofing has drawn complaints; this is not a guaranteed silent retreat.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · osae-partners.com.
Best areas in Paris for shopping
- Opéra & Grands Boulevards: 9.7/10 for shopping. Department stores, covered passages and useful connections make the strongest shopping base, with theaters and brasseries for the evening.
- Champs-Élysées & Golden Triangle: 9.1/10 for shopping. Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V suit fashion-flagship trips, but not travelers seeking intimate independent shopping streets.
- Louvre & Les Halles: 8.9/10 for shopping. Busy shopping around Les Halles combines with excellent transport and Rue Montorgueil’s food shops; expect crowds and very weak hotel value.
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés: 8.8/10 for shopping. Elegant shopping and galleries around Rue Bonaparte and Rue de Seine suit a slower Left Bank browsing trip.
- Le Marais: 8.6/10 for shopping. Small boutiques and old lanes reward wandering between purchases, though the popular shopping streets attract crowds.
- Montmartre & Pigalle: 7.5/10 for shopping.
- Arc de Triomphe & Porte Maillot: 7.4/10 for shopping.
- Bastille & République: 7.4/10 for shopping.
- Latin Quarter: 7.2/10 for shopping.
- Gare du Nord & Canal Saint-Martin: 7.1/10 for shopping.
- Montparnasse: 7.1/10 for shopping.
- Eiffel Tower & Invalides: 6.4/10 for shopping. Where to stay in Paris for shopping
Hotels around Hôtel Filigrane & Spa
- Hôtel 34B - Astotel (Grands Boulevards, north of Filigrane). 34B Astotel wins when: Family room options and generous included refreshments matter more than private spa time. Keep Hôtel Filigrane & Spa when: Keep Filigrane for its private-session wellness facilities and four-star boutique emphasis.
- Paris Marriott Opera Ambassador (Boulevard Haussmann toward Opéra). Marriott Opera Ambassador wins when: Full-service chain convenience and lounge benefits are central to the trip. Keep Hôtel Filigrane & Spa when: Keep Filigrane for a smaller boutique setting and private spa sessions rather than a chain-hotel experience.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Hôtel La Lanterne & Spa By Timhotel (Latin Quarter). La Lanterne wins when: A Latin Quarter address and an included indoor pool and hammam are the priorities. Keep Hôtel Filigrane & Spa when: Filigrane wins for a Right Bank restaurant-and-theatre base and spa sessions reserved for private use.
- Boutet Bastille Hotel Paris - MGallery Collection (Bastille & République). Boutet Bastille wins when: You want a Bastille neighborhood stay with a heated pool, sauna and hammam for more spa-focused downtime. Keep Hôtel Filigrane & Spa when: Filigrane wins when Bourse, the covered passages and Grands Boulevards fit the itinerary better than Bastille.
Getting around from Hôtel Filigrane & Spa
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Louvre Museum: 9 min by transit.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: 52 min by transit.
- Au P'tit Paname: 2 min.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.8/5 (147 reviews).
- Praised: Service (94% positive).
- Complaints: Service (6% negative). Aggregate evidence, not a newest-review trend: 129 of 147 ratings are five-star; service mentions are 94% positive and property mentions 90% positive.
Good to know
- Tourist tax: €8.45 per adult aged 18 or older, per night, payable separately under the hotel's published terms.
- Spa inclusion: Superior rooms and higher categories include a private 45-minute session with the heated pool, sauna and hammam. Advance reservation is required; Classic rooms lack this advertised inclusion.
- Parking: No onsite parking. The hotel directs drivers to paid Q-Park Bourse at 30 place de la Bourse.
- Arrival and departure: Rooms are guaranteed from 3:00 PM; check-out is by noon. Luggage storage is available outside those hours.
- Breakfast: Buffet breakfast is an extra unless included in the booked rate; service runs from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · osae-partners.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: The English-language room page lists Classics at 10–13 m² and Superiors at 14–18 m². Balcony and terrace categories add outdoor space, not necessarily a large bedroom.
- Cleanliness: A clear strength: Expedia reports 9.8/10 for cleanliness, and Tripadvisor guests also describe spotless rooms.
- Service: The measured service evidence is 94% positive across 34 mentions. Expedia and Tripadvisor reviews reinforce the picture of a welcoming, helpful team.
- Amenities: Heated relaxation pool, sauna and hammam used in private sessions; buffet breakfast, an honesty bar and room service. This is a small wellness addition rather than a full-scale spa resort.
- Fees and surprises: The official terms list tourist tax at €8.45 per adult per night, payable separately. Classic rooms do not carry the advertised included spa session. No onsite parking.
- Hotel policies: Deposit: €50 per room per night
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