Book Hotel De Jobo starting at $220 per nightHotel De Jobo, which stands for Hotel de Joséphine Bonaparte, is named for, and takes design inspiration from its namesake, Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, a trendsetter in her time.
The whimsical four-star residence includes 24 guest rooms and was built in a former 17th-century convent that, ironically, faces the Hôtel de Chavigny, which Napoleon transformed into a fire station. The entrance is hidden behind an inviting courtyard with a greenhouse brimming with tropical plants, an homage to Joséphine's own prized garden.
Inside, the tone is delicate and feminine, with floral motifs and angelic accents, and guest rooms feel boudoir-inspired with leopard print custom carpets, ample roses, exposed beams, and walls dressed in elaborate prints. Even closets are adorned with lozenge-shaped mirrors and bathrooms are tiled with Marquina and Carrara marble. There are four types ranging from Single to Junior Suite, with the option of connecting rooms, and all choices include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, luxury bedding, flat-screen TVs, coffee and tea machines, and services by request such as dry cleaning or babysitting.
The tea room and cocktail bar area is furnished with sofas inspired by Joséphine's own pieces, and a colorful confection of velvet and floral armchairs, though, food is only served at breakfast.
Trip Advisor Ranking: 12 out of 1,842 hotels in Paris
Booking.com Rating: 9.1 out of 10
Pros: Eclectic decor feels transportive to another era and wholly unique. Design aficionados will love staying here.
Cons: The pro can also be a con as the look and feel won't be a fit for everyone who might not be comfortable with quite so much leopard print. Also, amenities are limited, with food only served at breakfast or room service. The cheapest rooms are also quite small.