HOTEL LITTERAIRE ARTHUR RIMBAUD, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION, Paris – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Poetry
The Best Western Hôtel Littéraire Arthur Rimbaud offers 42 rooms inspired by the poet's life and works. Each room features an original watercolor by Jean Aubertin, themed after Rimbaud's poems. Superior and Deluxe rooms include bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary minibars. The Junior Suite accommodates families with space for two adults and one child. Soundproofed rooms come with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers, and free Wi-Fi.
Dining & Breakfast
The hotel serves an organic breakfast buffet with Dammann teas, espresso, fresh fruit, and homemade cakes. Guests in a hurry can opt for the express breakfast. The ground-floor bar offers absinthe tastings. Nearby, Shouk restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes like grilled aubergine and Mesabaha, while 14 Paradis specializes in bistronomic cuisine, including brioche perdue with salted caramel.
Literary Experience
A library of 500 books, including Rimbaud's works and rare editions, is freely accessible. Manuscripts and art bindings are displayed in showcases. The hotel hosts literary evenings, exhibitions, and cultural events. A coworking space, myWo Lounge, provides quiet workspaces for €15-€25 per day. The fitness room, open 24/7, is located in a vaulted cellar.
Location & Transit
The hotel is on Rue Gustave Goublier, a pedestrian street in Paris's 10th arrondissement, near the Théâtre Splendid and Grands Boulevards. Strasbourg-Saint-Denis Metro Station (Line 5) provides direct access to the Latin Quarter. Gare de l'Est is a 10-minute walk, and Châtelet-Les Halles RER station is 1.5 km away. Bus lines 32, 38, 39, N13, and N14 stop at Château d'Eau, 200 m from the hotel.
Services & Sustainability
Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee. The hotel offers luggage storage, laundry service, and a business corner. It holds the Green Key label for sustainability, prioritizing energy savings, local producers, and eco-friendly products. Free Wi-Fi and accessible rooms are provided. The front desk assists with cultural itineraries, including Rimbaud-themed walks in Paris.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Video games
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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