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Hotel Review: Hôtel Les Jardins du Luxembourg, Paris

Nestled in the heart of Paris, Hotel Jardins du Luxembourg offers a cozy retreat from the city's hustle and bustle. Just a stone's throw...

Child on the bed in the family suite at Hôtel Les Jardins du Luxembourg, Paris

Hôtel Les Jardins du Luxembourg is a charming boutique hotel on the Left Bank, just around the corner from the Luxembourg Gardens. It’s the perfect base for a family weekend in Paris.

Child on the bed in the family suite at Hôtel Les Jardins du Luxembourg, Paris

The Family Suite

We stayed in a Family Suite with two bedrooms and a small kitchenette. It was cosy, but it had everything we needed, and we loved how it was decorated. We never used the kitchenette. Who wants to cook in Paris?

The Location

The location is the real star. Most mornings we picked up croissants from a local bakery and ate them in the Luxembourg Gardens, then wandered the bookshops and cafés of the Latin Quarter.

Children eating croissants in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris

Lena’s Tips

  • Book the Family Suite. Two bedrooms is rare in central Paris.
  • Pack light. Paris rooms are small, and this is no exception.
  • Start every day in the gardens. Croissants on a bench is the best breakfast in Paris.

The Verdict

Hôtel Les Jardins du Luxembourg is small, charming and perfectly placed. It isn’t the place for space, but for a family weekend on the Left Bank it’s hard to beat.

Planning the rest of your stay? Read my Paris weekend guide and Disneyland Paris guide.

“The room was small, but the gardens on our doorstep made up for it every morning.” – Lena

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