Hotel Balzac

Hotel·ParisMentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
Hotel Balzac
Photo: Condé Nast Traveler
“Hotel Balzac—a sultry, modernist boutique with ties to that Balzac—brings a taste of the Champs Élysées 's Golden Era back to the shopping promenade. Set the scene This hotel is just a block from the Champs Élysées but the quiet street will help you forget it. Glide through these heavy doors and…”
Condé Nast Traveler
Read more at Condé Nast Traveler →

In the coverage2 stories

Condé Nast TravelerJan 22

The Most Romantic Hotels in the Entire World

Whether you're looking for adventure, white-sand beaches, or fine dining, here’s where to stay for the ultimate romantic getaway.

Modernist boutique with black marble and checkerboard tile.

24 things in this story
  • Hotel BalzacHotelModernist boutique with black marble and checkerboard tile.
  • Elsewhere
  • Gritti PalaceHotelVenice, ItalyGrande dame of Venetian hospitality with canal views.
  • KatikiesHotelSantorini, GreeceStunning views of the caldera and chic minimal design.
  • ChromataHotelSantorini, GreeceOffers private infinity pools.
  • ChromaRestaurantSantorini, GreeceCandlelit dining with local Santorini wine.
  • AnthósRestaurantSantorini, GreeceServes langoustine tartare and sea bass.
  • Grand Park RovinjHotelRovinj, CroatiaPerched above the Adriatic with views of Old Town.
  • OlivieraRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceTerrace offers milk cake and pistachio-studded yogurt.
  • TahirRestaurantCosta Navarino, GreeceServes wood-fired pizza and baba ghanoush.
  • Mandarin Oriental, Costa NavarinoHotelCosta Navarino, GreeceSuites and villas offer privacy and quiet luxury.
  • La ResidenciaHotelDeià, SpainRomantic retreat in Serra de Tramuntana foothills.
  • El OlivoRestaurantDeià, SpainOffers Mallorcan flavors for candlelit dinners.
  • Hotel MottoHotelVienna, AustriaIntimate hotel with 1920s Paris design flair.
  • Chez BernardRestaurantVienna, AustriaTop-floor bar with greenery for cocktails and classics.
  • Villa IgieaHotelPalermo, ItalyMasterclass in sophisticated elegance with outdoor terrace.
  • Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection ResortHotelMykonos, GreeceResort with private beach on Ornos Bay.
  • Grand Hotel TremezzoHotelTremezzo, ItalyArt Nouveau retreat on Lake Como with floating pool.
  • La TerrazzaRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyDine on handmade pastas with shaved truffles.
  • TBarRestaurantTremezzo, ItalyTerrace for digestifs with a view.
  • ForestisHotelBressanone, ItalySpa retreat with minimal, nature-driven design.
  • Domaine des EtangsHotelMassignac, France13th-century château overlooking a serene lake.
  • Splendido, A Belmond HotelHotelPortofino, ItalyTimeless retreat above Portofino's glittering bay.
  • Six Senses Douro ValleyHotelLamego, PortugalWellness and wine amid vineyards.
  • Deplar FarmHotelHofsós, IcelandFormer farm on Troll Peninsula for quiet contemplation.
Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →

Condé Nast TravelerOct 17, 2025

13 Best Boutique Hotels in Paris, From Design-Forward Stays to Petit Palaces

Here are the most stylish spots in France's capital city.

Sultry, modernist boutique with ties to Balzac

22 things in this storyRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close