This was my fourth stay at Hotel Botaniste and it was the best one so far. I’m normally not a boutique hotel guy when I’m traveling on business, but the Botaniste has become my go-to place in Paris, even if my original reason for choosing it was because it is a two-minute walk from my client.
The staff is very friendly, with most of them easily able to communicate in English, and the vibe of the hotel provides a calm, easy feeling in the middle of the busy city. It is in a great part of Paris—the 16th arrondissement has a wide selection of restaurants and shops and is safe to walk around in even late at night. It also provides easy access to the center of Paris by Metro; you can get to most of the city’s main attractions in 20-30 minutes.
This time I was upgraded to larger room than I usually have, which addressed one of my criticisms of the Botaniste—some of the rooms are too small. The room I had this had plenty of space, a sitting area that was conducive for working, and a private balcony.
If there is anything I would change about Hotel Botaniste it’s that I wish (1) the rooms had overhead shower heads—I’m not a fan of the hand-held ones in the tubs and (2) the hotel had a gym. Eating delicious French food and not having the opportunity to work out is not ideal!
With that said, Hotel Botaniste will continue to win my business on future trips to Paris. If you like a nice boutique hotel experience that is fairly priced, I recommend it without hesitation.
