Off Paris Seine on Postcard

"Paris's first boat hotel puts you right on the Seine for a truly unique perspective. Designed by Parisian nautical architect Gérard Ronzatti, and constructed in Normandy, the purpose-built barge (one of the largest docked on the river) evokes an over-sized catamaran wrapped in glass and steel. The hub is the sleek bar/lounge, which stretches from the main deck up to the U-shaped upper level where, in good weather, locals and guests gather around the plunge pool for cocktails, tapas, and selfies on inflatable gold swans." - Sandra Ramani, Lindsey Tramuta

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"How did it strike you on arrival?Two major train stations may be less than a five-minute walk away, and major attractions like Notre Dame reachable within 15 minutes, but once you board this floating sanctuary, you'll feel far removed from central Paris. Yet, in some ways, more connected to the city than ever, as Paris's first boat hotel puts you right on the Seine for a truly unique perspective. Designed by Parisian nautical architect Gérard Ronzatti, and constructed in Normandy, the purpose-built barge (one of the largest docked on the river) evokes an over-sized catamaran wrapped in glass and steel. The hub is the sleek bar/lounge, which stretches from the main deck up to the U-shaped upper level where, in good weather, locals and guests gather around the plunge pool for cocktails, tapas, and selfies on inflatable gold swans. Nice. What’s the crowd like?The creative cocktails and Insta-braggy setting draw a steady crowd of trendy locals, so guests checking in to a room here have direct access to an always-buzzing party. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Despite the maritime setting, this isn't your parents' cruise ship: the 54 rooms and 4 suites place a premium on design, with wooden slat accents, sticker-adorned walls, and a sophisticated palette of cream and bronze. Deluxe rooms face either the river or the dock, and Horizon Suites are a bit more spacious thanks to their position at the front of the boat. The two specialty suites were crafted by haute couture designers Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman in fiery monochromatic tones, down to the circular soaking tubs. How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that find its way into your suitcase?Smart TVs, USB outlets, air conditioning, and a mini-bar stocked with local products (like beer from a nearby craft brewery) offer all the comforts you'll need if you're hanging out in the room. Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.Deluxe rooms have Italian power showers with chromotherapy lighting (the colors change at the touch of a button), while the Designer suites encourage soaking with oversized tubs placed the room itself. Maybe the most important topic of all: Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wi-Fi is free. Room service: Worth it?A limited room service menu is available when the bar is open, and during breakfast. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.A generous Continental breakfast is served daily by the pool or in your room. Open to both in-house and outside guests, the restaurant serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, while the bar offers a selection of hot and cold tapas until midnight. Bottom line: worth it, and why?Service can be inconsistent, but the unique set-up, water views, and resort-y vibe make OFF feel like a true getaway within the city." - Sandra Ramani

OFF Paris Seine

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lily kay

Google

I stayed at the dock view room and i’d say i really highly recommend this hotel. the dock room faces the sea and we stayed on the lower floor as such we don’t feel much movement or shakiness. the services we receive was very nice and receptionist was very helpful. the room is not the most spacious if you have a large luggage but it’s perfect to set 1 carry on luggage. their toilets and showering area is separated. showering area is covered by a curtain while there is a door for the toilet. the room is v clean! they also helped us store our luggage after check out so we could explore more before our night train. they provide towels, shampoo, conditioners and body wash and one glass bottle of water which can be refilled by asking the receptionist/staff. however, their pool is very very tiny! it’s like half my height as an adult and very short. it only opens when the restaurant is closed. but the place is really good for a chill drink.

Pourya Da

Google

We recently stayed at OFF SEINE PARIS for 3 nights, and overall, it was a unique experience. The hotel's floating concept on the Seine river offers a stunning and novel ambiance, and its location is very convenient—just under 100 meters from the train station and right next to a bus stop, making travel around Paris easy. Our room faced the dock, and while there was some noise from the main road at night, it wasn't too disruptive. The breakfast was good, although it could have been improved slightly in variety. We especially enjoyed the small pool next to the restaurant, which opens when the restaurant is closed—an excellent spot for relaxation. If you're looking for a memorable stay in Paris with a different vibe, OFF SEINE PARIS is worth considering. The slight noise and breakfast imperfections were minor compared to the hotel's unique charm and excellent location.

Brie Byrnes

Google

We stayed for a few nights recently. Location was good - right opposite train station which is perfect considering Paris is so big. Atmosphere was nice, rooms and hotel was very clean. There’s a pool you can access after the restaurant closes. You literally stay on the water so expect a small amount of swaying that’s only really noticeable when you’re laying in bed. The staff are lovely, very friendly. Only downfall is due to the location it can be a bit noisy of a night time, but luckily the hotel supplies earplugs to help with that. Overall, really nice and unique hotel and would definitely stay again.

George Nickerson

Google

The professional, friendly staff from check-in to departure were outstanding. The property is unique; an evening dinner looking over the Seine and twinkling lights of Paris is magical. The room was perfect in its details. It's location, safe and proximate to public transportation allowed us to explore Paris over 4 days. I highly recommend Off Paris Seine for that perfectly romantic Paris vacation.

Marianna Taniushkina

Google

Staying at the Off Paris Seine was an interesting experience, but I wouldn’t choose to stay here again. Firstly, the location is both a positive and a negative. While it’s conveniently close to sightseeing spots, it’s also noisy at night. It was impossible to fall asleep without earplugs. I also had trouble turning off all the lights in the room and regretted not having an eye mask with me. Another issue was that the ship wasn't always stable—I could feel it swaying at times, sometimes slightly, other times more noticeably, which made me and some other guests uncomfortable. The room was decent and had the essentials, but I have concerns about cleanliness. The bed linens had stains, there were small black hairs all over it, and one towel even had a hole (see photo). The window was dirty. Additionally, the toilet broke once—it wouldn’t stop flushing, but after pressing the flush button again, it was fixed. I think the hotel should inspect the plumbing. As for the food, lunch was tasty with several standout dishes. However, breakfast was disappointing, with a limited selection: a few pastries, a butter croissant, porridge, boiled eggs, some cheeses (one of which tasted off as if not fresh), some cold cuts, fruit, juice, coffee, and a poor-quality omelette that looked like baby food or porridge. Unfortunately, I didn’t take a picture of it, but it was by far the worst omelette I’ve ever had at a hotel. The staff was kind and attentive. The pool is an eye-catching feature, but it's small, and during my stay, I never saw anyone swimming in it—it seemed more like a decorative element than something practical. Overall, I’d give the hotel a rating of 3 out of 5, considering its price.

Noodle M1984

Google

I’ve stayed here twice, really love it - out of the main hustle and bustle and really amazing connections on the metro line 5 and 6 as well as the main line station. Hotel is small, which for me is excellent - no big crowds. Rooms have everything you need but again for a 4* can feel a bit tight. But the price for the location, something different and quiet when you need it from the city. I love it. Would definately stay there again if I go back. Favourite part is the walk into town…. It’s about 35 mins along the river to notre dame and just over and hour to the effiel tower. When you want a little breathing space from the tourists it’s heavenly. We didn’t eat there at the hotel but the restaurant often had big birthday groups etc so I think it’s popular. Bar and hotel staff were fab - it was raining and was a little sad they wouldn’t give us an umbrella given how much we spent with them!!! But very small critique for a wonderful stay.

Tomas M

Google

The crew was amazing, super friendly and helpful at all time, our room was upgraded for free, perfect for the occasion. We felt very welcome even thought we arrived quite late in the evening with some questions.|We will definetely come back in the near future.

Madison W

Google

The rooms are veryy small. I’ve never seen a hotel room so small. If you’ve ever slept on a boat then that’s what you’re getting. Woken up multiple times in the middle of the night from waves and the structure hitting the side of the pier or whatever. They don’t have staff available 24/7. The breakfast is not good, barely any actual breakfast options. They’re very far away from almost everything. Staff was super nice though. I would not stay there again.

lily kay

Google

I stayed at the dock view room and i’d say i really highly recommend this hotel. the dock room faces the sea and we stayed on the lower floor as such we don’t feel much movement or shakiness. the services we receive was very nice and receptionist was very helpful. the room is not the most spacious if you have a large luggage but it’s perfect to set 1 carry on luggage. their toilets and showering area is separated. showering area is covered by a curtain while there is a door for the toilet. the room is v clean! they also helped us store our luggage after check out so we could explore more before our night train. they provide towels, shampoo, conditioners and body wash and one glass bottle of water which can be refilled by asking the receptionist/staff. however, their pool is very very tiny! it’s like half my height as an adult and very short. it only opens when the restaurant is closed. but the place is really good for a chill drink.

Pourya Da

Google

We recently stayed at OFF SEINE PARIS for 3 nights, and overall, it was a unique experience. The hotel's floating concept on the Seine river offers a stunning and novel ambiance, and its location is very convenient—just under 100 meters from the train station and right next to a bus stop, making travel around Paris easy. Our room faced the dock, and while there was some noise from the main road at night, it wasn't too disruptive. The breakfast was good, although it could have been improved slightly in variety. We especially enjoyed the small pool next to the restaurant, which opens when the restaurant is closed—an excellent spot for relaxation. If you're looking for a memorable stay in Paris with a different vibe, OFF SEINE PARIS is worth considering. The slight noise and breakfast imperfections were minor compared to the hotel's unique charm and excellent location.

Brie Byrnes

Google

We stayed for a few nights recently. Location was good - right opposite train station which is perfect considering Paris is so big. Atmosphere was nice, rooms and hotel was very clean. There’s a pool you can access after the restaurant closes. You literally stay on the water so expect a small amount of swaying that’s only really noticeable when you’re laying in bed. The staff are lovely, very friendly. Only downfall is due to the location it can be a bit noisy of a night time, but luckily the hotel supplies earplugs to help with that. Overall, really nice and unique hotel and would definitely stay again.

George Nickerson

Google

The professional, friendly staff from check-in to departure were outstanding. The property is unique; an evening dinner looking over the Seine and twinkling lights of Paris is magical. The room was perfect in its details. It's location, safe and proximate to public transportation allowed us to explore Paris over 4 days. I highly recommend Off Paris Seine for that perfectly romantic Paris vacation.

Marianna Taniushkina

Google

Staying at the Off Paris Seine was an interesting experience, but I wouldn’t choose to stay here again. Firstly, the location is both a positive and a negative. While it’s conveniently close to sightseeing spots, it’s also noisy at night. It was impossible to fall asleep without earplugs. I also had trouble turning off all the lights in the room and regretted not having an eye mask with me. Another issue was that the ship wasn't always stable—I could feel it swaying at times, sometimes slightly, other times more noticeably, which made me and some other guests uncomfortable. The room was decent and had the essentials, but I have concerns about cleanliness. The bed linens had stains, there were small black hairs all over it, and one towel even had a hole (see photo). The window was dirty. Additionally, the toilet broke once—it wouldn’t stop flushing, but after pressing the flush button again, it was fixed. I think the hotel should inspect the plumbing. As for the food, lunch was tasty with several standout dishes. However, breakfast was disappointing, with a limited selection: a few pastries, a butter croissant, porridge, boiled eggs, some cheeses (one of which tasted off as if not fresh), some cold cuts, fruit, juice, coffee, and a poor-quality omelette that looked like baby food or porridge. Unfortunately, I didn’t take a picture of it, but it was by far the worst omelette I’ve ever had at a hotel. The staff was kind and attentive. The pool is an eye-catching feature, but it's small, and during my stay, I never saw anyone swimming in it—it seemed more like a decorative element than something practical. Overall, I’d give the hotel a rating of 3 out of 5, considering its price.

Noodle M1984

Google

I’ve stayed here twice, really love it - out of the main hustle and bustle and really amazing connections on the metro line 5 and 6 as well as the main line station. Hotel is small, which for me is excellent - no big crowds. Rooms have everything you need but again for a 4* can feel a bit tight. But the price for the location, something different and quiet when you need it from the city. I love it. Would definately stay there again if I go back. Favourite part is the walk into town…. It’s about 35 mins along the river to notre dame and just over and hour to the effiel tower. When you want a little breathing space from the tourists it’s heavenly. We didn’t eat there at the hotel but the restaurant often had big birthday groups etc so I think it’s popular. Bar and hotel staff were fab - it was raining and was a little sad they wouldn’t give us an umbrella given how much we spent with them!!! But very small critique for a wonderful stay.

Tomas M

Google

The crew was amazing, super friendly and helpful at all time, our room was upgraded for free, perfect for the occasion. We felt very welcome even thought we arrived quite late in the evening with some questions.|We will definetely come back in the near future.

Madison W

Google

The rooms are veryy small. I’ve never seen a hotel room so small. If you’ve ever slept on a boat then that’s what you’re getting. Woken up multiple times in the middle of the night from waves and the structure hitting the side of the pier or whatever. They don’t have staff available 24/7. The breakfast is not good, barely any actual breakfast options. They’re very far away from almost everything. Staff was super nice though. I would not stay there again.

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