Le Pigalle is one of the most beautifully designed hotels I have ever stayed at - and I have stayed at a lot of boutique hotels around the world.
I booked a beautiful room, the Pigalle 15. I loved it. I loved everything about it, really. The small details were eminent. From the yellow neon light to the art around. From the Cereal Magazine to the Le Labo soaps. The minibar stocks up on caramels, chocolate and lollypops from Sebastian Gaudard. How amazing is that? Loved all the cute packaging all around.
The in-room iPad was such a cool addition as well. All the informations was on the iPad, replacing the 'normal' guidebook. You could order room service as well, which I did in the morning. Do I need to say how fantastic it was, to eat breakfast in bed with doors opening out to my French-style balcony?
The breakfast was amazing, really. It is all based on á la carte options, which I do prefer as well. I ordered a sourdough bread with cream cheese, soft boiled egg and herbs. A croissant with jam and butter. And a cup of filtered coffee, naturally. All three things were equally amazing. The sourdough bread was heavenly, lightly toasted to perfection. Topped with creamy cream cheese, the egg in halves and fresh herbs. A simple, but genius combination.
My 'breakfast dessert' (yes, something like that exists) was the perfect croissant brought to Le Pigalle from legendary baker Sébastien Gaudard. It was flaky and buttery, but still light. It comes with an amazing homemade fruit compote. Was pretty much like heaven, and I ate every bit of it together with this dreamy croissant. Top that off with an equally fantastic cup of filter coffee, with coffee beans supplied by Le Téléscope - a legend in the Parisian new-wave coffee culture. I was happy - and basically the best possible way you can start your day.
The neighbourhood is one of my favourites, together with Le Marais and Canal St. Martin. It is close to one of the my favourite restaurants in the entire world, Le Pantruche, making it a very pleasant place to sleep. They want a neighbourhood feel to it - and they definitely have that.
I am quite in love with this place. It surely is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Boutique hotels are a passion for me. Le Pigalle proves why such a passion exists. read more