Hôtel Molitor

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Famed as Paris' swishest swimming pool in the 1930s (where the bikini made its first appearance, no less) and a hotspot for graffiti art in the 1990s, the art deco Molitor, built in 1929 and abandoned from 1989, has been restored to stunning effect. All 124 hotel rooms are arranged gallery-style in a U shape overlooking the outdoor pool (heated year-round).

A smaller indoor 'winter' pool is also on the premises. Interconnecting rooms are available for families. The rooftop cocktail bar, brasserie, and original changing cabins transformed into contemporary artworks sign off the dramatic ensemble.

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