A Boutique Hotel and Yoga Center in Paris’ Hippest Arrondissement

In the hip Pigalle neighborhood of Paris, HOY, meaning today in Spanish, is a sanctuary of solitude. The hotel’s 22 rooms and suites, in pale shades and minimal furnishes, are some of the most thoughtfully designed quarters we’ve come across. They come equipped with dance bars for easy stretching, yoga sets for personal practice, and air purification systems for cleansing harmful elements. Water can be mineralized using Japanese binchotan charcoal, and HOY offers zero-waste options from the Paris concept market The Naked Shop, from natural toiletries to reusable water bottles for exploring the city.

The boutique hotel has Latin American roots, and centers sustainability and mind-body nourishment on all levels. Joy in ritual is emphasized. One core pillar is yoga, which guests can practice in Yoga YUJ studio, the first French studio with infrared lights. The studio is based in the Japanese method, with a variety of classes catered to individual level and approach. A wellness center offers treatments ranging from massage and facial massage to osteopathy, Chi Nei Tsang and sound healing, sex therapy and aromatherapy. The property’s vegan restaurant, MESA de HOY, serves a 100% plant-based menu inspired by Latin American cuisine, sourcing local French ingredients from independent vendors. Also onsite is a flower shop by Japanese florist Chaiki Kokami, who combines classic French styles with inspiration from her own roots to beautiful effect.