Le Grand Hôtel Cayré – Review

Discreetly set behind a classic Haussmann façade on Boulevard Raspail, Le Grand Hôtel Cayré brings understated elegance to a refined stretch of the Left Bank, with a broad range of rooms and extras catering to every type of traveller. Launched in late 2024 as a design-forward lifestyle hotel by Miiro Hotels, the property offers Eiffel Tower views, a relaxed French bistro led by a prominent Alain Ducasse alum and a hidden cocktail bar locals would rather keep to themselves.

Where is Le Grand Hôtel Cayré?

le grand hotel cayre hotel paris exterior daytime

The hotel sits at 4 Boulevard Raspail in the 7th arrondissement on the outskirts of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, only steps from the central Rue du Bac Metro stop. Charles de Gaulle Airport is an hour’s drive or just under an hour’s RER/Metro ride, while Orly is about 50 minutes away by car or 45 minutes on the RER/Metro.

What’s near Le Grand Hôtel Cayré?

Iconic landmarks such as the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden are less than 15 minutes on foot. Shop the historic department store of Le Bon Marché and its lavish food hall, La Grande Épicerie, both a 10-minute walk away or head south to stroll the tree-lined promenades at Jardin du Luxembourg while snacking on treats from neighbourhood pâtisserie Hugo & Victor, confectionary from Boissier or Louis Fouquet chocolates. On Tuesdays and Fridays you can also view the produce on display at the nearby Marché Raspail market.

Room types

Room interior at Le Grand Hotel Cayre Paris

Le Grand Hôtel Cayré has 123 rooms and suites, styled with chic accents – fluted glass, oak joinery and brushed brass complemented by deep bronze and burgundy tones. There are three tiers of service available across the property’s 10 types of rooms and suites, giving guests flexibility.

Ideal for short city breaks and solo stays, the entry-level Le Chambre Classic provides all the comforts you’d expect: plush bedding, rainfall showers, Le Labo bath products, Nespresso machines and complimentary wi-fi. Despite its compact size (14 to 19 square metres), you’ll find a reading nook and bespoke furniture – ideal for minimalist travellers. As part of the property’s low-impact and low-waste Essential service level, the rooms are cleaned every other day and don’t include minibar service.

Balcony view from a room at Le Grand Hotel Cayre hotel Paris

A step above Essential, Premium-tier rooms are the most numerous in the hotel and include daily housekeeping and are more spacious or have city views. Guests can personalise their stay at check-in with optional add-ons such as minibar access and turndown service.

The 16- to 20-square-metre La Chambre Classic – City overlooks Saint-Germain-des-Prés, with some rooms including balconies and glimpses of Sacré Cœur, while La Chambre Superior has a more generous layout and views over the surrounding rooftops. La Chambre Deluxe and La Chambre Deluxe Studio have even more floorspace and are great for longer stays. At the top end of the hotel’s Premium offering is La Chambre Eiffel Tower (18 to 27 square metres), with its west-facing rooms – some with balconies or terraces – that look out at the Eiffel Tower. The distinctive La Chambre du Collectionneur by Gilbert Kann is an intimate design-led space decorated with furniture and artwork that you can purchase should you want to take anything home.

La Suite du Collectionneur by Gilbert Kann suite at Le Grand Hotel Cayre Paris

For the ultimate Le Grand Hôtel Cayré experience, check into La Suite du Collectionneur by Gilbert Kann (45 square metres) or the flagship Le Grand Hôtel Cayré Suite (51 square metres). The former has views of the Eiffel Tower while the latter includes a separate living area and a furnished terrace with panoramic views of the Iron Lady. Both suites include a complimentary minibar, priority services and a more personalised guest experience.

Restaurant and bar

Annette brasserie at Le Grand Hotel Cayre Paris

Annette, the hotel’s all-day brasserie, is dedicated to plating up French comfort food with finesse. Chef Bruno Brangea, former head chef for Alain Ducasse, delivers elevated takes on classics such as steak frites, pâté en croûte and his œufs en meurette (poached eggs in red wine sauce) – a dish that earned him the title of Œufs en Meurette World Champion. Rounding out the menu is an extensive list of regional wines, all selected to enhance the traditional dishes on offer. The restaurant is open daily from 7am to 10.30pm, serving breakfast through to dinner in an elegant, low-key space frequented by locals and hotel guests.

A central bar in the lobby serves espresso, apéritifs and wine from early morning until 11pm. Tucked behind a glass door at the rear of the ground floor, the hotel’s moody, speakeasy-style cocktail bar, Officine Bac, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 1am. Overseen by beverage director Oscar Blackstone, the bar specialises in bold spirits and custom drinks. Expect low lighting, moody ambience and engaging bartenders who know their way around a smoky Negroni or can fix you something that hits the spot no matter your tastes.

Sustainability

Suite master bathroom interior at Le Grand Hotel Cayre Paris

Guest-led choices are built into the stay: skip daily housekeeping, minibar service or bathrobes for a reduced rate. In-room amenities are biodegradable or recyclable and the minibar is plastic-free – you’ll find only glasses and cans here. Locally sourced custom designs and furnishings throughout the hotel support Paris-based creators and minimise unnecessary production.

Accessibility

The property offers step-free access, two elevators servicing all floors and accessible rooms. Friendly staff are available to assist with special requests and transport.

Travel for work

There aren’t dedicated workspaces in the rooms but there are reading areas equipped with tables, comfortable armchairs and task lighting. Free, fast Wi-fi is available throughout the property. The lobby bar and banquette seating by the ground-floor windows make for a low-key meeting spot adjacent to the restaurant and The Gallery, a quieter communal space past the lobby, offers more secluded seating. For more formal work requirements, the hotel partners with the nearby Maison de l’Amérique Latine, a cultural centre with private gardens less than five minutes walk away. It has a range of spaces that can accommodate a meeting for five to events for 250 people.

Gym and Refresh Room

Gym interior, Le Grand Hotel Cayre Paris

While there’s no spa or pool onsite, a small but well-equipped gym provides topnotch cardio and strength gear and is stocked with water and towels. In addition, the hotel features a dedicated Refresh Room – a private area with a shower, full amenities and room to retrieve items from your suitcase. It’s available to early-arriving guests so they can freshen up and head straight out, whether their room is ready or not. Have a late flight? Use the room for a quick shower and change when you collect your luggage.

What you need to know

Rooms on any of the upper west-facing floors deliver the best Eiffel Tower views – don’t forget to leave the curtains open for the landmark transformed by a sparkling lightshow every hour on the hour after sunset.