Paris boutique hotels offer unique settings for vacations to the historic city with progressive flair. With so much to explore, you'll need a place to stay for at least a day or two. Whether you're staying in Paris boutique hotels, traveling on a tight budget, or looking for the elegance of Paris luxury hotels, you'll find many choices in the City of Lights.

As more and more people are taking the environment into account, boutique hotels in Paris are leading the way in providing sustainable accommodations. Some of the most progressive properties that have taken steps to conserve water and energy and have received the Clef Verte (Green Key) Award. The European Eco-Label is another way to identify environmentally friendly boutique lodging in Paris.

Adagio City Aparthotel Paris Tour Eiffel

The Adagio City Aparthotel Paris Tour Eiffel offers chic surroundings that keep the environment in mind. This tower on the banks of the Seine River offers fantastic views. The 375 guestrooms/apartments are well-equipped for both short stays and extended visits. The European Eco-Label winner also has a fitness center, indoor parking, and a heated indoor pool.

Hôtel d'Aubusson

Hôtel d'Aubusson is another one of the Paris boutique hotels striving to be environmentally sustainable. A seventeenth-century home has been transformed to offer boutique lodging in Paris, from the warm colors of the tiled lobby to the four-poster beds. The 49 suites are equipped with modern amenities, such as LCD TVs with DVD players and satellite TV, wireless Internet access, a mahogany work desk, and 24-hour room service. Whether guests are relaxing up in their room, sitting by the fire in the lobby, listening to live jazz, or talking to a concierge for ideas, they'll be surrounded by an exceptional atmosphere.

Five Hotel Paris

Centrally located in the Latin Quarter, the Five Hotel Paris offers funky and welcoming accommodations in the heart of the historic city. All of the rooms feature an original piece of art made specifically for the Five Hotel by Isabelle Emmerique. Fiber-optic lights in the shower, rose petals on the bed, and ambient perfumes create an experience for all of the senses. As you would expect from boutique hotels in Paris, this property is close to many interesting attractions-in this case, the Cluny Museum, Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Sorbonne, and the Jardin des Plantes.

Hotel Square Paris

A shining example of contemporary design, Hotel Square Paris is stylish choice for boutique lodging in Paris. The stylish rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Italian marble fixtures in the bathroom, and CD players, with chic color schemes. You'll also have the chance to explore the art gallery, relax in the spa, and enjoy chef-inspired dinners.

Some vacationers who are eager to explore make reservations for boutique hotels in Paris close to the highways and rail stations. With a short ride, you can arrive in Lille, a lovely city in the North of France, which also is a stopover for trips to London and Brussels. Beach-goers will enjoy trips to Brittany in northeastern France or Nimes, Cannes, and St. Tropez in the south of France.

Wine lovers and gourmands will savor trips to Bordeaux and Alsace Lorraine. Of course with so much to in Paris, you might have to plan another trip altogether to explore everything you want to see.