What Saint James Paris does

Saint James Paris is a privately operated luxury château-hotel and private club located at 5 Place du Chancelier Adenauer in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The property occupies a 1892 heritage mansion originally built as the Fondation Thiers, which became the Saint James Club in the 1980s in the tradition of London gentlemen's clubs and has operated as a combined hotel and club since the 1990s. It is the only château-hotel in Paris, comprising 22 rooms, 26 suites, two private garden pavilions (Elise and Félicie) with personal spa facilities, and four serviced apartments in an adjacent villa that combine into the 340 sqm Villa Saint James for up to 12 guests. The property is fully redesigned by interior designer Laura Gonzalez and sits within a 5,000 sqm private walled garden designed by Xavier de Chirac.

The integrated hospitality offering includes the one-Michelin-star Restaurant Bellefeuille under Chef Grégory Garimbay, the seasonal Terrace, the Library Bar, and an exclusive 400 sqm Guerlain Spa featuring the property-specific 'Dédicace Guerlain' treatment. The property is a member of Relais & Châteaux (since 2011), holds Michelin Keys, Green Key 2025 and 3 Ecotable stickers for sustainability, and employs Clefs d'Or certified concierges. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the Synxis booking engine on the hotel website, with secondary channels including selected travel agencies, TheFork/LaFourchette for restaurant reservations, the Traveller Made luxury agency network, email newsletter, Instagram, and Google AdWords remarketing.

Saint James Paris is legally operated as SNC Christine - Saint James Paris, a Société en Nom Collectif (French partnership) with share capital of €30,400, and shares ownership with sister property Relais Christine in the 6th arrondissement. The company employs 97 staff across accommodation, food and beverage, spa, sales and marketing, and events. Revenue derives from room and suite rentals across multiple categories, Michelin-starred gastronomic covers, Guerlain spa treatments and packages, bar and terrace beverage and dining revenue, meeting and private events (Club Room of 54 sqm plus eight suite salons), and digital gift cards. General Manager Laure Pertusier and Director of Sales & Marketing Nicolas Egloff lead the management team; no public listing, parent company, or institutional investment is disclosed.

Name

Saint James Paris

Legal name

SNC CHRISTINE - SAINT JAMES PARIS

Website

https://saint-james-paris.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saint James Paris is a privately operated luxury château-hotel and private club in Paris's 16th arrondissement, offering 48 rooms and suites, two pavilions, serviced apartments, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and an exclusive Guerlain spa, serving affluent leisure travelers, private club members, families, and small corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality / Boutique Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private House Hotels & Small Luxury Inns (THAGADAL), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Fine dining restaurant
• Hotel spa wellness
• Private club membership
• Event meeting venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris, Île-de-France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Luxury Accommodation: Room rentals across multiple categories: 22 rooms (Boudoir, Superior, Deluxe), 26 suites (Junior Suite, Suite, Prestige Suite), private pavilions with spa facilities, and serviced apartments in adjacent villa. Pricing varies by season and room category.
2. Gastronomic Restaurant: Bellefeuille restaurant with 1 Michelin star, offering breakfast (residents only), lunch (Mon-Fri, residents/members), and dinner service. Tea Time offered on weekends. Revenue from cover charges and food/beverage sales.
3. Guerlain Spa & Wellness: 400 sqm spa facility with treatment rooms, pool, fitness center. Services include signature Guerlain treatments, massages, facials, and body treatments. Spa packages and à la carte treatments available.
4. Bar & Library Services: Library Bar offering cocktails, beverages, and light dining. Outdoor bar in garden during summer months. Open to public from 7pm daily, residents/members from 8:30am.
5. Gift Cards & Packages: Online gift card sales and packaged experiences including spa treatments, dining experiences, hotel stays, and combined packages through dedicated gifting platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Saint James Paris is a Relais & Châteaux luxury château-hotel and private club in Paris's 16th arrondissement, selling overnight accommodation across rooms, suites, private pavilions with personal spa facilities and serviced apartments, complemented by the Michelin-starred Restaurant Bellefeuille, seasonal Terrace dining, the Library Bar, a 400 sqm Guerlain Spa, and private meeting and event spaces. The property leverages its 5,000 sqm walled private garden, a Guerlain exclusive spa partnership, and a private-club heritage to deliver an integrated luxury hospitality experience for leisure travelers, families, club members, and private event clients.

Product overview

Saint James Paris is a Relais & Châteaux luxury château-hotel offering an integrated portfolio of accommodations and hospitality services. The core offering comprises three accommodation tiers: Rooms (Boudoir, Superior, Deluxe), Suites (Junior Suite, Suite, Prestige Suite), and exclusive Pavilions (Elise, Félicie) with private spa facilities. Additional luxury lodging is provided through Apartments and Villa (Lamoureux, Courbet, Victor Hugo, Longchamp) in a private villa. The hospitality experience is enhanced through four distinct dining venues: Michelin-starred Restaurant Bellefeuille, The Library Bar, and seasonal Terrace for dining; plus the Guerlain Spa (400m2 facility with pool, treatments, and fitness). Meeting and event spaces and digital gift cards round out the service portfolio. The property also holds Green Key 2025 and Ecotable certifications for sustainable practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Rooms Luxury accommodations in three categories: Boudoir (20–24 m²), Superior (27–34 m²), and Deluxe (34–40 m²). Each room features art deco and contemporary décor, marble bathrooms, and views of the garden or Parisian rooftops. Aimed at leisure and business travelers seeking overnight stays at a château-hotel.
• Luxury Suites 26 suites in three categories: Junior Suite (42–56 m²), Suite (49–58 m²), and Prestige Suite (58–80 m²). Suites feature unique collections of antiques, books, and artwork, separate living areas, and garden views or a winter garden verrière. Targeted at guests seeking higher-tier overnight accommodation.
• Private Pavilions (Elise & Félicie) Two standalone garden pavilions, Elise and Félicie, with private terraces and personal spa facilities including jacuzzi, sauna, and private massage areas. Elise spans 80 m² across 3 levels; Félicie features a convertible sofa for up to 4 guests. Aimed at guests seeking private standalone luxury accommodation with in-unit spa.
• Apartments & Villa (Lamoureux, Courbet, Victor Hugo, Longchamp) Four luxury serviced apartments (Lamoureux 60 m², Courbet 70 m², Victor Hugo 45–80 m², Longchamp 75–130 m²) in an adjacent villa, combinable into La Villa Saint James accommodating up to 12 guests with 340 m² total space. Targeted at families, multi-generational groups, and extended-stay guests.
• Restaurant Bellefeuille One Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant under Chef Grégory Garimbay, offering seasonal French cuisine inspired by nature with locally sourced ingredients. Open for dinner Monday–Friday, with lunch for members and residents. Awarded 3 Ecotable stickers for eco-responsible cuisine. Serves both resident guests and outside diners via TheFork reservations.
• The Library Bar Historic library-bar featuring antique leather-bound books, coffered ceilings, and signature cocktails. Open daily 8:30am–midnight for members and residents; open to the public from 7pm–midnight. Also hosts the weekend Tea Time service. Hosts the Splurgeon caviar experience with Maison Kaviari.
• The Terrace
• The Terrace Seasonal outdoor dining venue under a Versailles-style pergola in the private garden, open May–September, with marble bar, garden dining, and weekend Tea Time service by Pastry Chef Coline Doussin. Reservations via TheFork.
• Spa Guerlain 400 m² wellness facility featuring an exclusive partnership with Guerlain, with three treatment rooms (including one double), a 15-meter swimming pool, hammam, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center with cardio and weight equipment. Offers signature Guerlain treatments, including the exclusive 'Dédicace Guerlain' created for the property. Open 8am–9pm for residents and club members; bookings through the Pure-Informatique system.
• Meetings & Private Events Meeting and event facilities including the 54 m² Club Room with 6-meter ceilings (accommodating up to 40 guests cocktail style, 22 for private dining, 18 in U-shape), and eight suite salons (15–25 m²) for meetings of up to 6 persons. Exclusive to hotel residents and club members, used for corporate meetings, incentive events, private celebrations, and intimate weddings.
• Gift Cards & Gift Boxes Digital gift cards and packaged experiences sold via the dedicated gifting platform, covering hotel stays, Tea Time, Discovery Dinner, Guerlain spa treatments, and combined hotel-dining-spa packages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restaurant Bellefeuille awarded 1 Michelin star (2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Exclusive membership in the global association of luxury hotels and restaurants. Provides global marketing distribution, quality standards framework, and brand association with over 500 elite properties worldwide. Signatory of the Relais & Châteaux manifesto on biodiversity preservation and natural resources.
• Maison GuerlaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with the prestigious French perfume and beauty house. The Guerlain Spa at Saint James Paris offers signature treatments including 'Dédicace Guerlain,' an exclusive treatment created specifically for the property. The partnership provides access to Guerlain's luxury skincare, makeup, and fragrance collections. Over 400 sqm dedicated to the spa experience with 3 treatment rooms including one double, pool, and fitness center.
• Maison KaviariminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the caviar house for exclusive tasting experiences. The 'Splurgeon' outdoor bar creation pairs Kristal caviar (10g tin) with spiced pastrami beef by Chef Grégory Garimbay, accompanied by specially crafted cocktails or mocktails. Outdoor bar open daily from 7pm to 11pm.
• Relais ChristineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister hotel in Paris operated by the same company (SNC Christine). Located in the 6th arrondissement. Both properties are part of the same hospitality group and share marketing and guest recognition programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme: Luxury hotel near Place Vendôme with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a spa. A larger, brand-affiliated competitor serving the same international luxury business and leisure travelers in Paris.
• Le Meurice: Dorchester Collection palace hotel opposite the Tuileries, with a Michelin-starred restaurant by Alain Ducasse and a Valmont spa. Comparable as a luxury Paris palace with strong culinary credentials targeting the same elite international traveler.
• Cheval Blanc Paris: LVMH-owned palace hotel in the La Samaritaine building with a Michelin-starred restaurant (Plénitude) and a Dior spa. A newer, more globally scaled competitor in the same high-end Paris luxury segment, with a similar profile of gastronomy, spa, and design.
• Le Bristol Paris: Iconic Parisian palace hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant (114 Faubourg), a spa by La Prairie, and a rooftop garden. Operates at a larger scale and price point but competes for the same luxury leisure and gastronomic traveler segment in Paris.
• Hôtel de Crillon: A palace hotel on the Place de la Concorde under Rosewood, featuring Michelin-starred dining and a significant spa. A larger, more globally recognized comparable in the luxury Paris hospitality space targeting similar affluent international guests.
• Four Seasons Hotel George V: Palace hotel near the Champs-Élysées with three Michelin stars (Le Cinq, George, L'Orangerie), a spa, and a courtyard. A larger, more internationally visible comparable competing for the same top-tier luxury guest in Paris.
• Hôtel Plaza Athénée: Iconic Dorchester Collection palace on Avenue Montaigne with a Michelin-starred restaurant by Alain Ducasse and a Dior spa. Comparable as a luxury Paris palace with strong F&B, spa, and event offerings targeting the same HNW clientele.

Direct peers

• Le Pavillon de la Reine: Small luxury boutique hotel in the Marais with approximately 56 rooms, a hidden courtyard garden, and a Relais & Châteaux affiliation. Closely comparable in size, intimate chateau-like atmosphere, and reliance on garden-driven exclusivity in central Paris.
• Relais Christine: Sister property in Paris's 6th arrondissement, operated by the same company (SNC Christine). It is the closest direct peer — same ownership, similar small luxury boutique scale, comparable garden setting and member/club heritage, and overlapping guest programs.
• Château de la Chèvre d'Or: Relais & Châteaux chateau property in Èze with gardens, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a spa. Comparable because of the chateau positioning, R&C membership, and multi-revenue F&B/spa mix — even though it operates in a regional rather than urban setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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