Hôtel Folie, a design hotel in Paris's 11th arrondissement
The Hôtel Folie is a 43-room hotel located at 12 rue Léon Frot, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, 150 meters from the Rue des Boulets metro station. It’s a hotel that feels less like a hotel and more like a home.
A slightly whimsical family home
Giovanna de Bosredon envisioned it as a precious keepsake. You push open the door, and everything comes to life.
Rich velvets. Unapologetic feline prints. Burl wood, a fireplace, and vintage treasures that look as if they’ve always been there. Nothing was bought in bulk. Everything looks as if it were found.
The 43 rooms reflect this design philosophy: bold materials, soft lighting, and spacious interiors—a rarity in Paris at this price point. Family rooms and connecting rooms are available, spread across six floors, all designed with a single vision of comfort in mind.
Like all the hotels in the Colomba by Orso collection, Folie isn't isolated from the outside world. It opens up to its neighborhood and lives in harmony with it.
Staying in the 11th Arrondissement: The Paris That Never Sleeps
The 11th isn't a postcard-perfect district. It's a living, breathing neighborhood: converted workshops, unassuming facades that hide lush courtyards, and cafés where you can linger at a table for three hours without being rushed.
It’s also one of the best places to explore Paris without staying in a place that looks like something out of a tourist brochure. Bastille and its opera house are a fifteen-minute walk away, Père-Lachaise is a quarter of an hour away, and Nation is ten minutes away. The Aligre Market on Saturday mornings, Rue de Charonne for its independent shops, and Oberkampf for long, leisurely evenings.
To put it simply: a hotel in the 11th arrondissement offers true centrality without the prices of the historic center.
The cake, the leopard bar, and the rest
The day begins with a "good morning" and a good cup of coffee. It continues with a slice of homemade cake by the fireplace—a tradition at this point. It sometimes ends very late, under the soft lighting of the leopard-print bar.
Breakfast is generous and showcases local producers. The staff offers genuine recommendations, not just copied-and-pasted addresses: which bakery is worth the wait, what time the Aligre Market is still quiet, and where to grab a nightcap in Charonne.
No stuffy service. Just genuine care.
Is this the right hotel for you?
For a weekend getaway, yes: a lively neighborhood, two metro lines, and a setting perfect for photos. For a business trip, too: Gare de Lyon is just ten minutes away, and the front desk is open 24 hours a day. For a long stay, it’s a home where you can really settle in.
If you're looking for a luxury hotel with a spa and late-night room service, this isn't the place. The Hôtel Folie is a three-star hotel with character—and it's proud of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Hôtel Folie located? At 12 Rue Léon Frot, Paris 11th arrondissement, 150 meters from the Rue des Boulets metro station (Line 9).
Is the 11th arrondissement a good location for exploring Paris? Yes . Bastille is a fifteen-minute walk away, the Marais is twenty minutes away, and lines 8 and 9 take you to the city center in ten to fifteen minutes—at lower fares than those in the 1st through 6th arrondissements.
Which metro stations are nearby? Rue des Boulets and Charonne (Line 9) are three minutes away, and Faidherbe-Chaligny (Line 8) is seven minutes away.
How many rooms does the hotel have? 43 rooms spread over six floors, including family rooms and connecting rooms.
Is there a bar? Yes , the Leopard Bar, which is open in the evening.
What are the check-in and check-out times? Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m.; check-out is by 12:00 p.m. The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
