Vice Versa Hôtel ★★★★

A Dante-esque journey through the seven deadly sins, the Vice Versa Hotel is a homage to vice and luxury. The attention to detail is stunning, with fashion designer Chantal Thomass having carefully chosen every item of furniture and precisely planned every inch of the hotel's décor. From the choice of wallpaper to the shape of the sinks, no stone has been left unturned and no effort has been spared in this project to create an extraordinary and captivating experience, going far beyond traditional expectations of a hotel.

Stepping over the threshold of the Vice Versa, you find yourself in the magnificent hotel lobby where everything is resplendent in a dazzling white – a perfect image of heaven. This serves as a reminder, as if it were necessary, that this is indeed a paradise despite its playful sinfulness. Counterbalancing this celestial vibe, just down the stairs you can find the Turkish baths in a basement characterised and dominated by ‘hellish’ shades of black. Once in the steam room, however, it certainly feels heavenly!

The elegant and understated lobby gives way to a chaotic yet spectacular haven of sin as you make your way up to the floor corresponding to your chosen vice. Regardless of which floor and which sin this may be, throughout your stay here you are sure to feel every one of the seven deadly sins awakened and aroused inside of you…

Paris has a longstanding reputation as the City of Love, an ideal romantic getaway, and this beautiful city is guaranteed to kindle a feeling of lust in all its visitors. With their sensual, stylish design and luxurious comfort, every room here is a lover’s paradise, a perfect spot in which to fall into each other’s arms after a candlelit dinner or moonlit boat ride on the Seine.

Set slightly away from the hustle and bustle and chaos of the lively city centre, the Vice Versa hotel offers the chance to enjoy a more peaceful and tranquil stay in Paris, appealing to your sense of sloth. This also allows a more authentic Parisian experience, away from the hordes of tourists. Yet its location in the 15th arrondissement still places the hotel near many excellent restaurants and cafés as well as sights such as the Paris Expo exhibition centre and the famous Montparnasse tower. Unwind with a drink in the heavenly hotel lobby or the Turkish baths for a feeling of blissful relaxation.

For all food lovers, gluttony is an essential part of any trip to France, thanks to the country’s world-famous cuisine. The breakfast room is as inventive and elaborate as every other space in the hotel, designed like a sweet shop with vast images of cakes adorning the walls. You will feel the enthusiasm and gleeful anticipation of a child entering Willy Wonka's factory every morning. Of course, if the sumptuous array of pastries fails to satisfy your insatiable desire for France's gastronomic delights, a charming bakery or haute cuisine restaurant is never too far away.

Paris is famously regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, with its stylish boutiques and big designer brands. Chantal Thomass uses the décor in the rooms corresponding to envy to play off every fashion lover’s desire for fine jewellery, glamorous shoes and expensive perfumes. With the city centre and its famous shopping streets such as the Champs-Élysées and the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré just a short hop away on the metro, this is a chance to allow your inner shopaholic out and give in to your envious desires.

The excellent facilities available at the Vice Versa Hotel will undoubtedly satisfy your greed and material desires, as none of the stylistic touches come at the cost of functionality or luxury. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and each room comes with a flat screen satellite TV, not to mention the stunning bathrooms complete with Italian showers. Every night spent here is an extravagantly indulgent experience, where you can truly let your avarice get the better of you.

The Vice Versa Hotel is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a stylish and fun stay in La Ville Lumière. Every minute you spend there will fill you with pride for having found one of the city's true hidden gems.

And finally, all that remains is wrath. The only reason I could find to be angry, however, was having to leave!