Hotel Litteraire Le Swann, BW Premier Collection

Housed in a 19th-century building near Saint-Lazare, this literary-themed gem pays homage to Marcel Proust. Contemporary, air-conditioned rooms offer a minibar, TV and a curated hot-drink welcome pack; an elevator serves all floors. Mornings sparkle beneath an Art-Deco glass roof with a varied buffet breakfast. The 24-hour reception can arrange dry cleaning, and a special Proust collection invites quiet browsing. Europe metro is two minutes’ walk—direct to Opéra Garnier and Père Lachaise—while Galeries Lafayette and the Moulin Rouge are within easy reach. With free Wi-Fi and thoughtful touches, the hotel makes a cultured, central perch for shopping sprees and nights at the opera.