Grand Hôtel Amour in Paris
If you are a romantic like me, the name of this hotel is already convincing enough to go there. Located in Paris' 10th Arrondissement, the hotel is a celebration of Parisian art and culture, where graffiti artist André Saraiva imagined a new world and a new definition of "Love" or "Amour". The hotel brings the feeling of being at an artist's home, full of unexpected fun details such as the carpet in the hallway or the most amazing Ettore Sottsass funky mirror.
Price from 90€/night
Location: 18 Rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris
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Natalia was born & raised in Cali, Colombia - a city where summer is endless and golden hour lasts forever - and is now based in Madrid. She is the founder of Hôtel Weekend.