What’s the vibe at Maison Souquet?
This hotel’s past is certainly colourful. This former brothel is hidden away from the world and keeps the Belle Epoque Pigalle of yesteryear alive – at least in spirit. Through the discreet frontage, don’t be fooled by Jacques Garcia’s Belle Epoque meets orientalist decor. It’s got a serious Arabian Nights vibe: 1895 Cordoba leather on the walls, Moorish earthenware, porcelain, copper and bric-a-brac furniture – all of it is magnificent.
What are the rooms like at Maison Souquet?
The twenty rooms and six suites are upwards of €400 but certainly define the meaning of ‘chic’. Each one is named after a different courtesan and embraces various global themes (Japanese, Indian, Chinese) but also keeps to the hotel’s design aesthetic. It’s easy to see why clientele flock here for a real taste of Paris, rather than the picture-perfect postcards. Expect to leave completely enchanted.
Wha are the amenities like at Maison Souquet?
Once you’ve acquainted yourself with its risqué history, you can plunge into the other dazzling commodities: a bar serving delicious cocktails and the spa, complete with a swimming pool you can rent by the hour. What happens behind closed doors, stays behind closed doors…
Rates: €400 per night
Added extras: The bar’s cocktail menu
Services: A spa with a rentable private pool
This review was fact-checked and updated in 2025.