The 31-room Hotel Monsieur is an upscale boutique hotel situated in the city’s popular 8th Arrondissement, walking distance to the opera, upscale shops, businesses, and the Gare Saint-Lazare. Like other Paris hotels in this category, it’s compact but makes good use of space. There’s free espresso and an honesty bar in the lobby, a breakfast area where a daily breakfast is served (for an extra fee), and a basement wellness area with a gym, hammam, and couples' treatment room. Rooms, which range from tight doubles to spacious suites, are individually decorated with stylish, high-end decor and theater-inspired details, like rich red velvet drapes. Minibars, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles come standard. As an alternative, travelers could also consider the New Hotel Roblin La Madeleine, which also has a restaurant but no wellness facilities.

Hotel Waldorf Montparnasse is a solid mid-range option situated in Paris’ Montparnasse neighborhood. It’s an easy walk from restaurants and bars and right around the corner from the metro, though it’s not in the immediate vicinity of the city's major tourist attractions. Its 30 guest rooms are snug but tastefully done with wood floors, modern bathrooms, and amenities like minibars and flat-screen TVs, however coffee/tea service isn’t standard. The lobby is surprisingly stylish, with sitting areas and an honesty bar. A daily continental breakfast is on offer for an extra fee, but other than breakfast service, there aren’t extra property features. Three-pearl properties dot the area, so comparison shoppers have lots of choices, such as the Hotel Apollianaire.

The 67-room Le Cinq Codet, housed in the 1930s French Telecom building, is an upscale design hotel with a hushed atmosphere, located in the prestigious part of town adjacent to Les Invalides. The serene rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso machines; the hotel's signature rooms are bi-level lofts. Some rooms have views of the famous gold dome, which is especially beautiful at sunset. The hotel's restaurant/bar is open for all three meals and has outdoor seating and a wine cellar. Wellness facilities encompasses a fitness room, a couples' massage room, and an outdoor whirlpool in an enclosed patio. For lower rates in the elite 7th arrondissement, check out the around-the-corner Hotel Muguet.

The 69-room Hotel Edouard 7 is an upscale, fashionable property that's a 10-minute walk from the Louvre. This boutique hotel, once the historic home of Edward VII, was renovated in 2013 and feels fresh, young, and feminine, with its seven floors named and decorated with a gemstone theme. The sleek rooms -- some look out onto the magnificent Opera Garnier -- have ivy-covered Juliet balconies and offer free Wi-Fi. There is a sun-lit restaurant and a sexy blue bar on-site. A small fitness center, a rarity for a boutique property in Paris, has a few machines and free weights under a skylight. Two spacious conference rooms are equally stylish, furnished with lucite chairs. For a more traditional hotel in the same area, guests might try the Hotel du Louvre.

The middle-range Trianon Rive Gauche Hotel is located off the Boulevard St. Michel, near the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Pres, about two blocks from the Jardin du Luxembourg. The front desk serves wine, and there's an industrial size Nespresso machine in the lobby. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the 110 rooms come with flat-screen TVs, laptop-size safes, and tea kettles with coffee and tea provided. The rooms are average size (Singles are available) but are a bit somber and dated, though some do have lovely balconies. Connecting rooms for families or groups are available. The business-equipped Luxembourg lounge can accommodate up to 19 people for meetings.

The value Campanile Paris 11 – Bastille is a budget-friendly hotel that caters to families. A breakfast buffet (for a fee), family rooms, a lobby bar, and an outdoor courtyard are some of the most attractive features of this property. Its 161 rooms are small and lack storage space, but have a pleasant contemporary design and include flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, and free Wi-Fi, plus some have terraces. Situated in the historic Marais district, the hotel is close to several sights and right by a metro station, but travelers seeking something more fashion-forward could try the Generator Paris.

The boutique Hotel Recamier is an elegant, intimate choice that's a short walk from the shops and cafes of Saint-Germain. The hotel is on Saint-Sulpice Square, next to the Church of the Saint-Sulpice, the site of a major plot development in "The Da Vinci Code." Superbly designed interiors and 24 lavish rooms with plush beds and stunning design are complemented by an excellent breakfast buffet (for a fee) and free afternoon tea service. The Recamier is a good choice for well-heeled travelers. A simple but stylish boutique vibe can be had at nearby Hotel le Clos Medicis for less cash, though rooms won't be quite as chic.

The upscale Hotel National Des Arts et Metiers is a beautiful, design-forward boutique in an excellent 3rd arrondissement location near restaurants, bars, shops, and local attractions. The 66 rooms are compact but sophisticated, featuring a combination of artisan-inspired materials and classic elements, plus great amenities and sleek bathrooms with walk-in showers. The vibe is happening here, thanks to a popular Italian restaurant, a top-notch cocktail bar that has quickly become a local favorite, and a gorgeous rooftop lounge offering city views. A small gym with a handful of machines is on-site, as is a wellness room for massages and salon services, though it is only available by appointment. For something similar at a slightly lower price point, the ultra-hip The Hoxton, Paris is a good alternative. 

The Villa Royale is an upper-middle-range hotel with a Baroque style and views of Sacre-Coeur and Montmartre. Thirty-one exuberantly colorful guest rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and bathrobes. Many rooms have excellent views of Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur while some have balconies, jetted tubs, and fireplaces. Some rooms pick up street noise. Room service is available, but has limited hours, and breakfast is only included with certain rooms. The Moulin Rouge is a five-minute walk away, though some guests may be put off by the hotel's proximity to the many sex shops and adult-oriented entertainment in the area. For rooms in the trendy Marais area of Paris, guests should try Le Relais du Marais, where rooms will be small but rates may be less expensive.

Bel Ami Hotel is a very fashionable boutique property in Paris' very fashionable Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood. A sleek nautical-inspired look is found in the common areas and 108 rooms and suites, which come with minibars, modern bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. Wellness facilities come in the form of a decent-sized (for Paris) fitness center and a two-treatment-room spa that uses Carita beauty products. The hotel's lobby bar is a stylish space for wine or Champagne cocktails, and the restaurant serves breakfast daily and a elaborate brunch buffet on the weekends that's as expensive as it is famous. The restaurant doesn't serve lunch or dinner, but 24-hour room service is available, the bar serves full meals throughout the day, and the neighborhood is crawling with places to eat. For a Saint-Germain-des-Pres hotel with historic interiors, look into Hotel d'Aubusson, in a stately home from the 17th century.