*Stayed December 2025; Updated November 2026*
After visiting Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar in December 2025, we spent some time in Paris before flying back to New York. We stayed at La Fantaisie in the 9th arrondissement, making this decision based on an American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts credit that we needed to use. I LOVED La Fantaisie’s decor and vibe, as well as its comfortable room and delicious restaurant. This hotel is designer Martin Brudnizki’s first Paris project, and it won its Michelin Key in 2024. This post reviews my stay at La Fantaisie in December 2025.
Paris in December!
The Hotel
La Fantaisie lists itself as a “five star” hotel with the tagline “Here, luxury is a feeling. And joy, a way of life.” The hotel is decorated in a whimsical fashion, with lots of pink and green and florals. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the design. This would be a great hotel for a girls’ weekend or a couples’ getaway. It has also received one Michelin Key!
This beautiful vase was just in my room. Just there to be pretty.
The hotel has 63 rooms and 10 suites, as well as an on-site restaurant, rooftop bar, and a spa. We paid $567 per night (through the American Express hotel portal) for a Comfort Room, which was upgraded through our American Express benefits to a Superior Room. An equivalent room in December 2026 is €470 per night. More on the benefits we received at the end of this post.