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Hôtel des Académies et des Arts Paris

Hôtel des Académies et des Arts is a 20-room, art-driven boutique hotel in Montparnasse on Paris’s Left Bank. It pairs individually decorated rooms, an intimate spa, an atelier and an honesty bar with a 6th-arrondissement location near Luxembourg Gardens and Tour Montparnasse.

  • 20-room boutique hotel in Paris’s 6th arrondissement, set on Rue de la Grande Chaumière in Montparnasse
  • Art-driven interiors inspired by the Left Bank’s historic community of artists and writers
  • On-site spa with massages, facials and body treatments
  • Atelier and art studio for creative workshops and social use
  • Lobby lounge with fireplace and a round-the-clock honesty bar
  • About a 15-minute walk to Luxembourg Gardens and Tour Montparnasse
The verdict When to go
Hôtel des Académies et des Arts — Paris
Booking this stay

Bookable with World of Hyatt points. Award pricing varies by date and category, so we link straight to the official World of Hyatt award chart for current rates rather than publishing a number that can go stale.

The verdictAI-generated · engine-checked

“Hôtel des Académies et des Arts is a 20-room, art-driven boutique hotel in Montparnasse on Paris’s Left Bank. It pairs individually decorated rooms, an intimate spa, an atelier and an honesty bar with a 6th-arrondissement location near Luxembourg Gardens and Tour Montparnasse.”

Book it if
  • Ideal for design-focused couples who want a small Left Bank boutique stay
  • Ideal for culture seekers visiting Montparnasse, Luxembourg Gardens and nearby galleries
  • Ideal for Hyatt members looking for an independent Mr & Mrs Smith hotel in Paris
  • Ideal for travelers who prefer intimate lounges and spa treatments over large resort facilities
Key takeaways
  • This is a small, art-focused Left Bank boutique hotel with just 20 rooms across five floors.
  • The location is in Montparnasse, close to Luxembourg Gardens, Tour Montparnasse, the Paris Catacombs and Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art.
  • Facilities emphasize spa treatments, an atelier, an art studio, a lounge and an honesty bar rather than resort-style amenities.
  • There is breakfast, tea and bar service on site, but no full restaurant.
  • The hotel participates in World of Hyatt through the Mr & Mrs Smith collection.
Globalist breakfast
Not confirmed
Suite Upgrade Awards
Not confirmed
Free Wi-Fi for members
Confirmed · Complimentary internet for members.
About the property

What makes Hôtel des Académies et des Arts worth the points.

Hôtel des Académies et des Arts is a 20-room boutique hotel at 15 Rue de la Grande Chaumière in Paris’s 6th arrondissement. Set in Montparnasse on the Left Bank, it draws directly on the neighborhood’s artistic history, including a street once associated with figures such as Gauguin and Modigliani and a location opposite an arts academy. The hotel is designed as a modern artists’ hotel, with gallery-like interiors, curated artworks and individually decorated rooms. A recent revamp by architects Stéphanie Lizée and Raphaël Hugot restored the property’s heritage while leaning into an immersive creative identity, including an atelier and art studio for applied arts workshops. Amenities are intimate rather than large-scale: guests will find a full-service spa, a lounge with fireplace, a tearoom, café service and an around-the-clock honesty bar. There is no pool and no full restaurant, and fitness is handled through access to a nearby fitness center rather than an on-site gym. For travelers using Hyatt, the hotel is part of the World of Hyatt Mr & Mrs Smith collection, offering access to a curated independent boutique stay within the Hyatt ecosystem. Its Montparnasse setting works especially well for guests who want a residential Left Bank base near cafés, galleries, Luxembourg Gardens and cultural sights rather than a conventional big-brand city hotel.

Rooms & suites

Pick your window on the city.

Double-room configuration
Double Room

The hotel’s double rooms are among its primary accommodation categories and are individually furnished and decorated. Expect a compact Paris boutique-hotel feel, free Wi-Fi and décor that varies by room.

Individually furnished and decoratedFree Wi-FiIn-room massage availability noted by booking sourcesSome connecting or adjoining rooms may be available
Family-oriented room category
Family Room

Booking sources list a family room option, giving the 20-room hotel at least one configuration intended for guests traveling with more than two people. Exact bedding and layout should be confirmed at booking because rooms vary across the historic property.

Individually decorated interiorsFree Wi-FiBoutique Left Bank settingVariable layout by room
Parisienne, Comédienne, Man Ray and Ruhlmann design references
Artistic Ambience Room

Editorial coverage describes several artistic room ambiences, including Parisienne, Comédienne, Man Ray and Ruhlmann styles. These reflect the hotel’s design identity rather than standardized chain-style rooms, so guests should confirm any preferred look directly with the property.

Individually furnished roomsArt-focused décorLeft Bank boutique character
Accessible room type noted by specialist listing
Accessible Room Type

Accessibility-focused listings identify accessible room types at the hotel. Because details can vary by room, guests with mobility requirements should contact the hotel before booking to confirm the specific accessible features available.

Located in a 4-star boutique hotel in MontparnasseIndividually decorated settingDirect confirmation recommended for specific accessibility needs
Dining

Where you'll actually eat.

Atelier BreakfastContinental and buffet breakfastBreakfast is served in the atelier, with continental, gluten-free and buffet options noted by booking sources. Hyatt lists daily breakfast service from 7:00 to 10:30.
TearoomTea and light refreshmentsThe hotel’s tearoom offers an afternoon salon de thé experience in the art-filled lounge, with reported hours from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm. It fits the property’s quiet, social Left Bank atmosphere rather than a full restaurant format.
Honesty Bar and CaféDrinks and café serviceThe lobby lounge includes an honesty bar where guests can help themselves to hot drinks, kombucha, beer and wine. OTAs also list a coffee shop/café and bar/lounge on site.
Timing

When to go.

Live · you're in August
Best time
Mar–May, Sep–Oct

March–May and September–October offer mild 10–21°C temperatures, long daylight and fewer extremes, while still outside the most expensive high-summer period and suitable for sightseeing.

Avoid
Jul–Aug, Dec

July and August bring peak crowds, price spikes and frequent heat waves with daytime temperatures in the 80s°F (upper 20s–30°C), while late December is high season with elevated rates around Christmas and New Year, making points redemptions poorer value.

From the analysis

A few more timing notes.

Spring and early autumn are strong times for walking the Left Bank, when Luxembourg Gardens and Montparnasse cafés are especially appealing for a neighborhood-focused stay.
Summer can be busy across central Paris, so a small 20-room hotel like this may require earlier booking if you want a specific room style or family configuration.
Winter suits travelers who plan to lean into indoor culture: the spa, lounge, atelier and nearby museums and galleries fit colder or rainy days well.
Weekend breakfast hours may run later than weekday service according to booking sources, which can be useful for slower leisure stays.
The fine print
  • · There is no on-site full-service restaurant for lunch or dinner.
  • · There is no swimming pool.
  • · The hotel does not have its own gym; fitness access is via a nearby fitness center.
  • · As a 20-room boutique hotel, room layouts and décor vary, so exact size, view and configuration should be confirmed when booking.
Pay with points

Cards that get you here.

Co-brand cards earn World of Hyatt points directly; the rest move points in from bank programs at the ratios and transfer times shown. Award pricing itself lives with the official World of Hyatt tools above.

The Paris shortlist

How it stacks up across town.

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Tours & activities in Paris.

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Getting there & around

Paris, decoded.

The neighborhood

Central Left Bank location in Montparnasse, a 6th-arrondissement area associated with artists, writers, cafés, galleries and residential Paris streets.

Luxembourg GardensTour MontparnasseParis CatacombsFondation Cartier for Contemporary ArtMontparnasse cafés and galleries
On property
Full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatmentsArt studio for applied arts workshopsAtelier used for breakfast and social spaceLobby lounge with fireplaceRound-the-clock honesty barCoffee shop/caféTearoomAccess to a nearby fitness center
  • 20 rooms across five floors
  • Located on Rue de la Grande Chaumière, opposite an arts academy
  • Interiors conceived as a modern artists’ hotel and gallery-like space
  • Recent revamp by architects Stéphanie Lizée and Raphaël Hugot
  • Participates in World of Hyatt through the Mr & Mrs Smith collection
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