Entry No. 60 · Paris, France
SO/ Paris
A bold, design-forward hotel on the Left Bank near the Jardin des Plantes, SO/ Paris brings fashion-world flair and a rooftop cocktail scene to the 13th arrondissement.
- Brand
- Independent · SO/
- Tier
- Upper-Upscale
- Room
- SO Cozy Room
- Cash
- €200–450 / night
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Location
SO/ Paris is located on the Left Bank along the Seine in the 13th arrondissement, near the Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens and the Austerlitz train station. The Latin Quarter and Notre-Dame are a 15-minute walk along the river, and the Gare de Lyon is nearby for high-speed train connections. The location is unconventional for a luxury hotel — away from the traditional tourist center — which is part of its appeal for travelers seeking a more local Parisian experience.
The Property
SO/ Paris is part of the Ennismore/Accor lifestyle brand family and occupies a striking modern building along the Seine. The design is deliberately provocative — bold colors, fashion-inspired interiors, and a playful attitude that challenges traditional Parisian hotel conventions. A rooftop bar with Eiffel Tower views, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and creative dining options complete the package. The hotel attracts a younger, design-conscious crowd.
Check-In
Check-in is stylish and informal. The staff reflects the hotel’s fashion-forward personality — friendly, knowledgeable, and dressed like they could have walked off a runway.
SO Cozy Room
The SO Cozy Room is compact but boldly designed with dramatic color choices, statement furniture, and playful touches. The bed is comfortable, and the room includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, and high-quality amenities. The design is either going to delight you or overwhelm you — there is no middle ground. For travelers who appreciate bold design over traditional luxury, this is a refreshing change from Paris’s many classic hotels.
Bathroom
The bathroom is modern and compact with a walk-in shower, single vanity, and quality amenities. The design is sleek and consistent with the hotel’s overall aesthetic.
Restaurants & Bars
Bonnie (Breakfast & Dinner)
The hotel’s main restaurant serves creative French-Mediterranean cuisine in a design-forward space. Breakfast features quality pastries and fresh juices. The atmosphere is lively and social.
Rooftop Bar
The rooftop terrace offers views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Paris skyline. Cocktails are creative and the atmosphere is fashionably buzzy. One of Paris’s more stylish rooftop scenes.
Bottom Line
SO/ Paris is for travelers who want a different kind of Paris hotel experience — bold design, a Left Bank location away from tourist crowds, and a social rooftop scene with Eiffel Tower views. The rooms are small but the personality is big. It is the antithesis of a stuffy Parisian palace hotel, and for the right traveler, that is exactly the point.
Value
Cash rates average €200-€450/night. As an Accor/Ennismore property, it participates in the ALL loyalty program. The unconventional Left Bank location means rates are lower than comparable design hotels in central arrondissements, offering good value for the quality. Book SO/ Paris through Scott & Thomas