saint james paris

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 Paris's 16th arrondissement, near the Arc de Triomphe and Trocadéro. The property, housed in a building originally constructed in 1892 for the Fondation Thiers, was redesigned by interior designer Laura Gonzalez and offers 22 rooms, 26 suites, two private garden pavilions (Félicie and Elise) with personal spa facilities, and four serviced villa apartments (Lamoureux, Courbet, Victor Hugo, Longchamp). It operates a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant (Bellefeuille), the Library Bar, a seasonal outdoor Terrace under a Versailles-style pergola, and a 400 m² Spa Guerlain with three treatment rooms and a 15-meter swimming pool.

The business model is a multi-revenue-stream luxury hospitality operation: accommodation rentals (dynamic pricing, quote-based, not publicly disclosed), food and beverage across the restaurant, bar, terrace, tea time, and in-room dining, spa and wellness services through the exclusive Guerlain partnership, meetings and private events (2-40 guests) in the Club Room and suite salons, and gift boxes sold through a dedicated microsite. Distribution is diversified across direct channels (SynXis-powered website, phone, on-site), selected travel agencies, the Relais & Châteaux booking platform, and Traveller Made; the restaurant also takes reservations via The Fork. Pricing uses unit pricing for ancillary services (breakfast €39-46, tourist tax €11.70/night, pet fee €70/night), while rooms are dynamically priced.

The operator is SNC CHRISTINE - SAINT JAMES PARIS, a Société en Nom Collectif with €30,400 share capital; ownership is private with no parent company or outside investors disclosed. Key leadership includes General Manager Laure Pertusier, Director of Sales & Marketing Nicolas Egloff, Chef Grégory Garimbay (Michelin star 2022), and Cheffe Pâtissière Coline Doussin. The property holds Relais & Châteaux membership (since 2011), Clefs Michelin, Clef Verte 2025, and Ecotable 3-macaron certifications, positioning it as a heritage-driven, sustainability-credentialed luxury hospitality asset with a niche "only château-hotel in Paris" market position.

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

Short description

Saint James Paris operates a private luxury château-hotel and private club in Paris's 16th arrondissement, offering 48 keys (rooms, suites, pavilions, and serviced villa apartments), the Michelin-starred Bellefeuille restaurant, the Library Bar, and a 400 m² Spa Guerlain to affluent leisure, family, corporate, and club-member guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifestyle & Social Hotels (THAGADAB), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI), Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Fine dining restaurant
• Wellness spa services
• Private club membership
• Event and meeting venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

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. Accommodation: Room and suite rentals including Boudoir, Superior, Deluxe rooms and Junior Suite, Suite, Prestige Suite categories, plus private Pavilions with spa facilities and apartment/villa rentals
2. Food & Beverage: Gastronomic restaurant Bellefeuille (1 Michelin star), The Library Bar, outdoor bar, The Terrace seasonal dining, Tea Time service, in-room dining
3. Spa & Wellness: Guerlain spa treatments, wellness experiences, fitness access for hotel residents and club members
4. Meetings & Events: Meeting room rentals (Club Room 54m2, suite salons), private celebrations, business events for 2-40 persons
5. Gift Boxes & Retail: Gift boxes and vouchers for stays, spa treatments, and dining experiences sold through dedicated gifting website

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saint James Paris operates a Relais & Châteaux luxury château-hotel and private club in Paris's 16th arrondissement, offering 48 individually designed rooms, suites, private pavilions, and serviced villa apartments. The integrated hospitality experience includes the Michelin-starred Bellefeuille gastronomic restaurant, the Library Bar, seasonal Terrace dining, and a 400 m² exclusive Guerlain spa, alongside meeting and private event facilities for 2 to 40 guests.

Product overview

Saint James Paris is a Relais & Châteaux luxury château-hôtel in Paris 16th arrondissement offering an integrated hospitality experience. The property features 22 rooms and 26 suites, two private garden pavilions with personal spas, and four serviced apartments in a private villa. Dining options include the Michelin-starred Bellefeuille gastronomic restaurant, the Library Bar with signature cocktails, and seasonal Terrace dining. The 400 square meter Spa Guerlain provides wellness treatments alongside a swimming pool, hammam, and fitness center. Meeting facilities include the Club Room and suite lounges for private events. All accommodations provide access to the hotel's complete service portfolio including room service, concierge, and valet parking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bellefeuille Restaurant: The hotel's Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant offering French cuisine in a romantic garden-inspired setting.
• The Library Bar
• The Terrace
• Spa Guerlain
• Pavillons (Félicie & Elise)

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms (Boudoir, Superior, Deluxe) 22 individually designed rooms ranging from 20-40 m² in art deco style with contemporary touches, including accessible rooms and rooms with garden or rooftop views. Targeted at individual luxury travelers and couples seeking overnight Paris stays.
• Suites (Junior Suite, Suite, Prestige Suite) 26 suites ranging from 42-80 m² with high ceilings, art deco and contemporary mix, separated living rooms, and select units with garden views or winter garden verrière. Targeted at luxury travelers seeking upgraded accommodation.
• Pavilions (Félicie, Elise) Private garden pavilions named after Elise and Félicie Dosne with private spa facilities including jacuzzi and sauna, private terraces, and independent entrances, accommodating up to 4 guests. Targeted at luxury couples and romantic guests.
• Apartments & Villa (Lamoureux, Courbet, Victor Hugo, Longchamp) Private serviced villa apartments offering residential-style stays with hotel services. Units range from 45-130 m², accommodate 2-7 guests, and include fully equipped kitchens with access to all hotel services. Targeted at families and multi-generational travelers.
• Bellefeuille Restaurant Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant offering seasonal French cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients in an interior garden atmosphere, reserved for residents, club members, and external diners. Head chef Grégory Garimbay earned a Michelin star in 2022 and the restaurant holds the 3-macaron Ecotable certification.
• The Library Bar Classic British-style bar with antique leather-bound books, spiral staircase, and coffered ceiling, offering signature cocktails, outdoor bar service in summer, and weekend Tea Time created by Pastry Chef Coline Doussin. Open to residents, club members, and external guests.
• The Terrace Seasonal outdoor dining venue open from May to September under a Versailles-style pergola in the hotel gardens, offering lunch and dinner service with cocktails and exclusive caviar experiences such as the Kaviari 'Splurgeon' tasting.
• Spa Guerlain 400 m² wellness facility with three treatment rooms (including one double), a 15-meter swimming pool, hammam, sauna, hot tub, and fitness center, offering exclusive Guerlain treatments including the signature 'Le Jardin Parisien'. Available to hotel residents, club members, and external spa guests via Pure-Informatique booking.
• Meeting Facilities (Club Room, Suite Salons) Private event and meeting spaces including the 54 m² Club Room with a 6-meter painted ceiling (up to 40 cocktail guests, 18 in U-shape, 22 for private dining) and suite salons hosting up to 6 persons. Targeted at corporate clients, agencies, and individuals organizing meetings and private celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400 m2 Guerlain Spa with 3 treatment rooms and 15m pool
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Since 2011, Saint James Paris has been a member of Relais & Châteaux, an international association of luxury hotels and restaurants. This partnership provides global marketing exposure, booking platform access, and association with prestigious properties worldwide.
• GuerlaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Maison Guerlain for spa services. The 400m2 Guerlain Spa offers signature treatments including 'Le Jardin Parisien' exclusive to Saint James Paris, using Guerlain products and expertise.
• Maison KaviariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on exclusive 'Splurgeon' caviar tasting experience at the outdoor bar, pairing Kristal caviar with Chef Grégory Garimbay's spiced pastrami beef and specially crafted cocktails.
• The Fork / La FourchetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform integrated on website for Bellefeuille dining and Terrace bookings.
• SynXis (Cendyn)coreTechnology or IntegrationHotel booking engine and reservation management system powering direct online reservations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Bristol Paris: Palace-grade luxury hotel on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (8th arr.), Michelin-starred restaurant (114 Faubourg), with spa and member of Leading Hotels. Most directly comparable in terms of Paris luxury positioning, Michelin-starred dining, and small-scale intimate property ethos.
• Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris: Iconic luxury hotel steps from the Champs-Élysées (8th arr.), featuring three Michelin-starred restaurants (including Le Cinq), Spa and17m pool. Competes directly with Saint James for the Paris ultra-luxury traveler with comparable Michelin-driven F&B positioning.
• Hôtel Plaza Athénée: Dorchester Collection palace hotel on Avenue Montaigne, featuring Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée (3 Michelin stars) and Dior Institut spa. Comparable Paris ultra-luxury competitor with branded spa partnership and Michelin-driven dining.
• Le Meurice: Dorchester Collection palace hotel opposite the Tuileries Garden, with Alain Ducasse's Restaurant Le Meurice and Valmont spa. Competes with Saint James for luxury Paris visitors seeking heritage addresses with Michelin-caliber dining.
• Mandarin Oriental, Paris: Contemporary palace hotel on Rue Saint-Honoré (1st arr.), featuring Sur Mesure by Thierry Marx (2 Michelin stars) and a notable spa. Comparable as a small-format luxury Paris property with Michelin-starred dining and branded spa.
• The Ritz Paris: Iconic Place Vendôme palace hotel (1st arr.) with Bar Hemingway and Michelin-caliber dining; reopened after major renovation. Comparable as a heritage Paris luxury property with strong F&B and club-like social atmosphere.
• Hôtel de Crillon: Rosewood-managed palace hotel on Place de la Concorde featuring Michelin-starred L'Écrin and Sense spa. Comparable heritage Paris luxury property with branded wellness and Michelin dining.
• Cheval Blanc Paris: LVMH-owned palace hotel in the former La Samaritaine building (1st arr.) with multiple restaurants and Dior spa. Comparable ultra-luxury Paris property with brand-partnered spa and gastronomic F&B.
• Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's: Luxury boutique hotel on Avenue George V near the Champs-Élysées, with Michelin-starred Le Fouquet's brasserie and Spa Diane Barrière. Comparable intimate luxury Paris property with Michelin-driven F&B and club-style service.

Others

• Relais Christine: Saint James's sister hotel (mentioned on the official website as 'Our sister hotel'); Relais & Châteaux luxury boutique property in the Left Bank's 6th arrondissement. Directly affiliated with Saint James and most closely comparable in scale and operational ethos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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