Fodor's Expert Review Chouchou Hotel

A distinctly bohemian vibe reigns in this oh-so-Parisian hotel, which opened in 2020 in a 19th-century Haussmannian building that's just a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier. Here, it's all about good, chic fun, with DJ sets, comedy nights, and karaoke on the bar's central stage; yoga classes; and the on-site market restaurant and oyster bar, featuring a menu of traditional French seafood, charcuterie, and cheese plates and desserts. The fun continues in the 60 smallish rooms (and three fabulous spacious suites, all with musical themes: Gainsbourg, Piaf, Vian)—some with balconies and stunning Opéra views—featuring vintage-chic plush chairs and pillows, sea-blue walls, and spacious bathrooms.