Hôtel du Dragon

Top choice in St-Germain & Les Invalides


It's hard to believe that such a gem of a budget hotel still exists in this ultrachic part of St-Germain. A family affair for the last five generations, today the ever-charming Roy runs the 28-room Dragon with his children, Sébastien and Marie-Hélène. Spotlessly clean rooms are decidedly large by Paris standards, often with exposed wooden beams and lovely vintage furnishings.

There is a small lounge with aquarium and vegetal wall for guests to mingle in, and breakfast (€10) includes homemade jam and a pot of tea.


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