4 Best Hotels in Challiot and Ternes, Paris

The glamorous Royal Monceau Raffles offers tons of luxury, great dining, and an artsy atmosphere along with a hefty dose of cool. The Philippe Starck decor aims for a cosmopolitan look, mixing contemporary artworks with burnished-wood finishes, glittering chandeliers, and mirrors galore. Impeccable rooms and suites are flooded with light and filled with streamlined furnishings and quirky accents like acoustic guitars. Anticipating your every need is the hotel's credo, as evidenced by its two Michelin-starred restaurants, superb bookstore, art gallery, cigar bar, and the largest hotel pool in Paris.

The rough-hewn wood facade heralds the eco-friendly theme of this under-the-radar boutique hotel a block from the Arc de Triomphe, and the interior follows through with handcrafted glass, wood, stone, and ceramic decor. Chic rooms overlook a quiet street, have open-plan bathrooms in black slate and marble, and feature organic Coco-Mat bed mattresses topped with pure linen sheets. Friendly and professional down-to-earth service, cozy-and-cool first-floor sitting areas, and a health-oriented breakfast buffet have given this hotel a loyal following of hip, young design and media types looking for something original.

A stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe, Maison Elle revolves around the three principles that guide the international magazine that is its namesake: "the French art of living" (seen in the crisp black, white, and chrome decor littered with Parisian fashion shots); "smiling beauty" (its wellness area, yoga classes, and organic Dr. Hauschka toiletries and beauty products); and a feminine-centric spirit, inspired by the nearby Parisian fashion addresses beloved by stylish women. They could've added "coziness," as the hotel's 25 rooms range from small to minuscule. Still, its style, friendliness, top-notch amenities, in-hotel shop, and undeniable charm make it a good choice in a neighborhood short on chic and (comparatively) affordable lodging.