Living in a hotel can sound like a wild idea, but is it so unrealistic? Imagine yourself enjoying room service, complimentary breakfast, daily cleaning, and not worrying about paying for water and electricity bills. By avoiding the stress of finding an apartment, living in a Parisian hotel can be a unique experience.
Can You Live Permanently in a Hotel in Paris?
Well, the answer is yes! You can live permanently in a hotel in Paris. Although most hotels don’t accept stays longer than 30 days, some establishments do.
But how much does it cost?
The Cost for One Month?
The cost of living in a Parisian hotel widely varies depending on the category of the hotel.
For an average estimation, let’s pick three categories: a budget hotel (2 stars), a mid-range hotel (3 stars), and a luxury hotel (5 stars).
- Budget hotel: around USD 86 (EUR 80) per night. On average, it would cost you USD 2,595 (EUR 2,400) per month.
- Mid-range hotel: around USD 162 (EUR 150) per night, so on average it would cost USD 4,866 (EUR 4,500) per month.
- Luxury hotel: around USD 540 (EUR 500) per night, which would cost around USD 16,222 (EUR 15,000) per month.
In comparison, the average rent for an apartment in Paris is around USD 1,730 (EUR 1,600) per month, for a one-room apartment in the city center, and around USD 1,081 (EUR 1,000) per month outside the center.
The Cost for One Year?
If the idea of living in a hotel for one year tempts you, here is what it would cost :
- Budget hotel: around USD 31,579 (EUR 29,200).
- Mid-range hotel: around USD 59,212 (EUR 54,750).
- Luxury hotel: around USD 197,374 (EUR 182,500).
Considering the previous figures, the yearly cost to rent a one-room apartment in Paris is around USD 20,764 (EUR 19,200) in the city center and USD 12,978 (EUR 12,000) outside the center.
The Cost for 10 Years?
For the most adventurous, planning to live in a hotel for a decade can sound like an interesting long-term project.
Here are the figures :
- Budget hotel: around USD 315,799 (EUR 292,000).
- Mid-range hotel: around USD 592,123 (EUR 547,500).
- Luxury hotel: around USD 1,973,746 (EUR 1,825,000).
In comparison, the rent of an apartment over 10 years is around USD 207,648 (EUR 192,000) in the city center of Paris and USD 129,780 (EUR 120,000) outside the center.
Hotels Where You Can Live in Paris
Citadines Apart’hotel
Citadines offers mid-range furnished apartments, including kitchenettes that will provide you with important autonomy, on top of the hotel services. They have several of them in Paris, including Citadines Les Halles Paris and Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris.
For long stays, tariffs are more competitive. Citadines offers discounts that are generally from 10% to 20%, applied depending on the duration of your stay and the period of reservation.
The prices for a month vary between USD 6,489 (EUR 6,000) and USD 8,111 (EUR 7,500). For a year, it would cost around USD 78,949 (EUR 73,000) – USD 98,687 (EUR 91,250).
The Apart’hotels La Clef du Louvre, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, La Clef Champs-Elysées, and La Clef Tour Eiffel offer access to fitness areas and centers.
For more information, visit Discoverasr.
Adagio Aparthotel
Adagio offers mid-range equipped apartments for extended stays. They have several addresses in Paris, including Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel and Adagio Paris Haussmann.
They have tariffs that decrease significantly, offering up to 40% off for stays over 4 months in length.
For Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel for instance, the monthly cost would be from USD 6,489 (EUR 6,000) to USD 9,192 (EUR 8,500) for the smallest apart’hotels.
For Adagio Paris Haussmann, the price ranges from USD 8,652 (EUR 8,000) per month, without considering potential discounts.
In addition to the services described for the first hotel, they provide access to an equipped kitchen, as well as an indoor swimming pool in certain hotels such as Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel.
For more information, visit Adagio.
Fraser Suites
Fraser Suites offers luxurious apartments for extended stays. In Paris, you can find Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysées et le Fraser Suites Harmonie à la Défense.
They have special offers for stays longer than 30 days, with reduced tariffs per night.
The monthly prices vary from USD 13,237 (EUR 12,420) to USD 162,225 (EUR 150,000) yearly for the most modest rooms/apartments.
They include daily or weekly cleaning, access to a fitness center, and 24/7 reception.
For more information, visit Frasers Hospitality.
How to Live in a Hotel in Paris at a Lower Cost
Negotiate Special Tariffs
Directly contact the hotels to discuss discounts for a long stay.
Many hotels are willing to offer discounts for clients who book a room/apartment for a long time.
Be Careful with Extra Costs
Make sure to include every spending associated with your journey, including taxes, service fees, parking fees, breakfast, etc…
Avoid unnecessary extra spending to stick to your budget.
Look for Special Offers and Discounts
Keep a close eye on special offers and discounts on hotel reservation websites.
Some hotels offer discounts for long stays or all-inclusive packages at favorable prices.
Be Flexible on Dates
If possible, try to be flexible with your reservation dates.
Hotel tariffs vary depending on demand, so try to plan your stay during periods with low demand to get lower tariffs.
It is possible that if you keep all of this in mind, the price can end up being 50% cheaper when you look on hotel reservation websites.
Celebrities Who Lived in a Parisian Hotel
Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel lived in the Ritz Hotel for approximately 34 years, from 1937 until she died in 1971.
She occupied a suite on the third floor, decorated with her taste, including Venetian mirrors, and Asian lacquer. Chanel directed her fashion house from the Ritz.
During the German occupation of Paris, she kept living there, which provoked controversies.
Today, the Ritz Hotel honors her legacy with the “Coco Chanel suite” preserved to reflect her style.
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway also regularly stayed at the Ritz Hotel, considering this hotel as his second home.
He is famous for symbolically “freeing” the Ritz in 1944 during the liberation of Paris, by arriving with a group of activists.
Hemingway spent a lot of time at the hotel’s bar, which is now called “Bar Hemingway” in his honor.
The Ritz was a place of inspiration for him and he wrote several of his works there.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Fitzgerald also frequently stayed at the Ritz in the 20s.
The hotel was a place of predilection for him and his wife Zelda, and he met many celebrities of his time there.
Fitzgerald was influenced by the elegant atmosphere of the Ritz, which is reflected in his writing.
The Ritz Hotel, with its luxurious environment, was used as a background for many of his stories and represents the wealthy lifestyle often described in his books.
Salvador Dalí
Instead of the Ritz Hotel, Salvador Dalí frequently stayed at the Hotel Le Meurice in Paris.
He stayed there for one month every year, from 1950 to 1980.
Dalí was known for his eccentric demands and his wild behavior, particularly for bringing exotic animals into the hotel.
Le Meurice, located on Rue Rivoli, was an inspirational place for the artist.
Today, this hotel still celebrates its link with Dalí with suites and areas decorated in tribute to his unique style and artistic legacy.
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