What’s the vibe at Pilgrim?
Unless you’re a second-year engineering student, there haven’t been many compelling reasons to stop off at Jussieu – until now. While the Jardin des Plantes and the Grand Mosque have long attracted wandering tourists, the hotel offering in the area was sorely lacking – until Pilgrim finally opened its doors at 11 Rue de Poissy. Designed by architecture firm Cyril Durand-Behar, this seven-storey cube topped with a panoramic rooftop softens its sleek lobby with triple-thick carpets, a cascade of warm colours, and a glowing steam fireplace, perfect for toasting your morning tartine at dawn.
What are the rooms like at Pilgrim?
The 53 rooms feature many surprising layouts, some with long corridors that give them the feel of small apartments. Expect soothing palettes of beige and mottled grey, lifted by red and orange 70s-style sofas, light wooden flooring, and beds so comfy you’ll abandon any plans of swinging from the chandeliers. Add to that the ultimate boho getaway kit: Smeg kettle, L:a Bruket toiletries, vintage posters and sketches on the walls, and plush padded headboards. It’s everything you need for stretching a romantic rendezvous on the right side of the Seine.
Price: From €220 per night
Toiletries: L:a Bruket products
Breakfast: €23 buffet option, with Kodama teas, detox juices, pastries, flavoured yoghurts, fruit, cereals, cheeses and charcuterie
The little extra: The spa with jacuzzi, hammam, gym and massage rooms in the basement, plus a cocktail bar cleverly reimagining old-school classics.