La Fantaisie Hotel Paris Review
I have been coming to Paris since I was 11. I’ve lived here, celebrated New Years and big birthdays here, and for years wished for a hotel close to the Eurostar that had a rooftop which felt special. I finally found one. In this review, I share exactly what the stay was like – from the room and location to whether the rooftop genuinely adds value or is simply a nice extra. If you’re deciding whether this rooftop hotel is worth booking for your trip to Paris, this honest breakdown will help you decide if this is the right fit for you.
⭐ Quick verdict
Best for: Personalised luxury, close to the Eurostar, and a base you genuinely enjoy spending time in
Not ideal if: You want views of the Eiffel Tower
Rooftop value: Ideal if you crave a quiet oasis after a day of sightseeing
Who this hotel is for: Couples, girls’ trips, design lovers, frequent Eurostar travellers, and anyone booking a special treat.
Hotel overall feel: Understated fabulousness
🛏 Room Details
Type: Comfort Garden Room
Size: On the smaller side, but with a generous corridor (20 sq metres)
Storage: Good
Bed: Snuggly
Table: Yes
Blackout curtains: Yes
Air con: Yes, effective
View: Wasteland
Balcony: No
Mirrors: Yes, full-length in the corridor
Water in room: Yes
Mini bar: Yes
Any extras?: So many. This was treat heaven – freshly baked cookies, “healthy” chocolate, eye masks to take home and even CBD gummies to help us sleep!
🛁 Bathroom
Style: Modern with personality
Shower pressure: Good
Hairdryer effectiveness: Good
Shampoo & conditioner: Yes
Bathrobe: Yes
🏨 Hotel Logistics & Practical Info
Location: 9th arrondissement (map)
Transport situation: Cadet Metro one minute away, 15–20 minute walk from Eurostar or 10 minutes by taxi
Hotel size: Medium, 73 rooms (10 suites)
Communication prior to arrival: Excellent
Staff: Super helpful, thoughtful and kind, although some spent a little too much time on their phones
Welcome drink: Water
Supermarket: Franprix two minutes away
🏋🏼♀️ Workout, Rest and Play
Gym: Yes, small
Spa: Yes, looked incredible (sadly no time to use it)
🍽️ Restaurant & Bar
Breakfast: Good, with lots of choice
Bubbles at breakfast: Additional cost
Bar / restaurant: The downstairs bar and restaurant, where breakfast is served, is as beautiful as the rest of the hotel. The courtyard mirrors the rooftop with its colourful, relaxed garden theme and flows effortlessly into the glorious garden themed indoor restaurant. We ate both breakfast and dinner here. Dinner hadn’t been the plan, but when the heavens opened, staying cosy, dry and indulging in the hotel felt like a treat rather than a compromise staying in (we’ve also both lived in Paris, so it never felt like we were missing out). It’s a shame the rooftop only serves snacks and drinks, as it would have been a perfect place to stay for the evening but the cocktails tasted just as good downstairs. With an exceptional menu, we were well fed and the evening turned into the restful, stress-free evening we both really needed while fully living this five-star dream. My biggest stress? The wine measures being small and needing a bottle!
🥂 Rooftop
Size: Average
View: None
Bar: Yes
Restaurant: It does serve snacks but not full meals
Pool: No
Shade: Yes
Best for: Evenings of escapism! There’s a plush indoor bar with a floral ceiling that leads out to a colourful, intimate rooftop courtyard – perfect for their exquisite cocktails.
Read my full rooftop review
💰 Cost & Value
Cost: Even with a small birthday discount, it was still expensive
Worth the money?: Yes, for a special treat
Would I stay again?: Yes, for the right occasion (or budget)
✍️ La Fantaisie Hotel Paris Review Summary
What a treasure trove of a hotel. Tucked just off Rue La Fayette, you step into an oasis of what Leitmotiv – the family-owned French hospitality group behind the hotel, calls “casual luxury.” I’d go further and say this boutique hotel feels like staying with family. Floral designs always makes me think of grandmothers, and here it felt like staying with your favourite granny but in her beautifully modernised home – complete with all the home treats from that idealised version of family life.
The hotel’s “Dream of the Garden” concept pays homage to the land’s history of vegetable growing, with astonishingly thoughtful attention to detail, including Versailles-style wallpaper. Rue de Cadet itself is a local hideaway, offering a slice of real Paris away from heavy tourism. The hotel integrates seamlessly into the neighbourhood, with a street-facing café reinforcing that connection. As a guest, you get the best of both worlds — a stay that’s genuinely worth spending time in, not just somewhere to sleep. Anything less would be a travesty.
📝Admin
Date stayed: July 2025
Information checked / updated: January 2026
Hotel website: La Fantaisie Paris
Hotel Rooftop Booking Tip
Some hotels close their rooftops for private events, seasonal schedules, or refurbishment. This isn’t always communicated to guests in advance. If the rooftop bar or pool or restaurant is vital for your stay, do contact the hotel to confirm opening times during your potential stay.
