La Fantaisie
Botanical maximalism meets Parisian art de vivre. Think Alice in Wonderland filtered through a 1970s Parisian townhouse: lots of pattern, floral frescoes, scalloped furniture, marble bathrooms, bespoke mosaics. The mood is joyful and deliberately unpretentious — 'casual luxury' is how the hotel describes it, and that's about right.
The Suite Terrace on the sixth floor is the property's iconic room — sweeping private terrace, Parisian rooftop views, freestanding bathtub beside a picture window. Worth the splurge if celebrating.
Why It Matters
Martin Brudnizki's first Paris hotel, operated by the boutique Leitmotiv group. One of the only five-star properties in central Paris with a true in-ground garden and a rooftop bar. The original restaurant was the first Paris outpost of three-Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn (that residency has since ended; the restaurant now runs under its own name with a French/international menu). First Michelin Key recipient.
La Fantaisie opened in 2023 on the lively, semi-pedestrian Rue Cadet in Paris's 9th arrondissement — and it landed with real intent. Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki (his first Paris hotel) filled the interiors with floral wallpapers, handcrafted mosaics, plush velvets, and a colour palette of soft greens, warm yellows, and pops of coral that somehow reads as joyful rather than fussy. The concept revolves around the garden: a rare full in-ground courtyard garden sits at the heart of the property, making this one of only a handful of five-star hotels in central Paris to pull that off. Add a Holidermie spa in the basement, a rooftop bar with Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Coeur views, and three dining spaces open to the public, and you have something that works as a neighbourhood hangout as much as a hotel. It has already earned its first Michelin Key.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Apartment Terrace
The largest space in the hotel — a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the sixth floor with a 40 sqm private terrace overlooking the city. Two separate king bedrooms, two marble bathrooms (one with freestanding tub, one with walk-in shower). Sleeps up to six.
Two King beds (Twin on request in each) · 70 sqmComfort Room
The entry-level room at La Fantaisie — and still a proper room. Brudnizki's signature palette of greens, golds, and blues with pops of red. Juliet balcony looks out over Rue Cadet or the garden. Compact but meticulously thought-out, with a marble bathroom and a walk-in shower.
King or Twin (on request) · 21 sqmDeluxe Room
More space, same joyful maximalist palette. Overlooks either the garden or the street. Marble bathroom with walk-in shower. A solid mid-tier option for those who want comfort without climbing to suite territory.
King or Twin (on request) · 28 sqmFamily Room
Two connected rooms (a Deluxe and a Comfort street-view room) joined by a private hallway, making it a proper 48 sqm family setup. Four people comfortably. Faces Rue Cadet.
King Size + Twin · 48 sqmGrande Junior Suite
Set in a secluded spot overlooking the garden. At 42 sqm it earns its 'Grande' label. Features a walk-in closet, sofa-bed seating area, and a marble bathroom with a freestanding bathtub. Quieter side of the hotel.
King · 42 sqmJunior Suite
The first room type where a separate seating area comes into play — sofa-bed, coffee table, desk. Marble bathroom with either a freestanding bathtub or walk-in shower, plus twin sinks. Can accommodate a family of four. Overlooks the garden or Rue Cadet.
King or Twin (on request) · 35 sqmJunior Suite Terrace
Opens onto a private terrace overlooking the courtyard garden. Spacious, colourful, comfortable. Marble bathroom with either a freestanding bathtub or walk-in shower. For those who want a terrace but don't need to be up on the sixth floor.
King or Twin (on request) · 38 sqmSuite
Spacious and garden-facing, with a separate living room and sleeping area. More subdued and private than the Suite Terrace, and slightly smaller, but a serious room with a luxurious bathroom.
King or Twin (on request) · 36 sqmSuite Terrace
The headline room at La Fantaisie. On the sixth floor — the top floor for rooms — with a sweeping private terrace over the Parisian rooftops. Light-filled, with two sets of sliding doors, a freestanding bathtub beside a picture window, a walk-in shower, and twin sinks. Book this one for a special occasion.
King · 47 sqmSuperior Room
A step up in size from the Comfort, with a Juliet balcony overlooking either the garden or Rue Cadet. Same Brudnizki DNA — textured wallcoverings, warm-hued wood, vivid pattern — but more breathing room. Marble bathroom with walk-in shower.
King · 25 sqmSuperior Terrace Room
Same proportions as the Superior but with a proper private terrace facing Rue Cadet rather than just a Juliet balcony. Good option for those who want outdoor space without jumping straight to suite pricing.
King · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A seasonal pop-up from the Left Bank favourite Bar de la Croix Rouge, hosted at the Café de La Fantaisie from April 16 to June 16. Open to the public.
The hotel can point you toward the nearby covered passages (Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, Passage Verdeau), À la Mère de Famille chocolate shop, and the lively daily street market on Rue Cadet itself.
Saturday and Sunday brunch at the Restaurant de La Fantaisie from 12pm to 3pm. A relaxed, garden-adjacent experience with a full brunch menu.
A multi-brand wellness collaboration bringing together Punch (fitness), Octane (training), Aesthé (beauty), 48 Collagen Café (nutrition), and La Fantaisie spa — offering a combined wellness itinerary within the 9th arrondissement.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Step-free access from street to ground floor restaurants and lobby; lift to all floors including spa basement and rooftop bar. Specify wheelchair needs at booking.
Private meeting and event spaces available. See lafantaisie.com/meetings.
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi throughout the property.
24-hour room service available.
Pets allowed on request at an additional charge.
A full in-ground garden — extremely rare for a 5-star hotel in central Paris. The restaurant spills out onto it; some rooms overlook it directly.
A planted rooftop terrace with views of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Coeur. Operates as a bar from 5pm to 1am and is open to the public.
Staff speak French, English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Online gift voucher shop for room stays and spa treatments at gifts.lafantaisie.com.
In-spa boutique selling Holidermie's French vegan skincare range.
Located in the spa basement. Compact gym with modern equipment. Staff available for advice during sessions.
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