Hôtel Le 12 occupies a building that has stood on rue de Vienne since 1920, a few streets north of Gare Saint-Lazare in the 8th arrondissement. The hotel has 30 rooms spread across six floors. In 2021, designer Elsa Joseph reworked the whole building, mixing dark metal fixtures with colored stained-glass panels. The result feels more like a small design gallery than a typical hotel near a train station.
The hotel used to go by a different name. It was Hôtel du Président Wilson, often shortened online to “Wilson Opéra.” Under new ownership, it became Hôtel Le 12. The address and the building are the same. Only the name and the design changed.
Rue de Vienne sits in a pocket of the 8th arrondissement built up around Gare Saint-Lazare, one of the busiest train stations in Paris. The street itself is quiet and mostly residential. But you are a few minutes’ walk from the station’s shops and food stalls, and not much farther from the grand department stores near Opéra. Parc Monceau, one of the prettiest parks in the city, is a longer but doable walk to the northwest.
The essentials at a glance
- Category: 4-star hotel, 30 rooms across 6 floors
- Address: 12 rue de Vienne, 75008 Paris
- Nearest station: Gare Saint-Lazare (lines 3, 12, 13, 14, RER E), about a 3–5 minute walk (approximate)
- Rates: roughly €160–400 a night depending on season and room, based on the range listed by booking platforms (no official seasonal chart published by the hotel)
- Rating: 4.7/5 across the review sites, from more than 1,800 reviews, ranked around #201 out of roughly 1,885 Paris hotels, with a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award for 2026 (checked September 2026)
- Included: free Wi-Fi, elevator with 2 rooms adapted for reduced mobility, 24-hour reception and concierge, a small wellness area, luggage storage
- The weak point: rooms are small, starting at 13 square meters, with very limited storage space
Our verdict
Walking into Hôtel Le 12 feels different from most Right Bank hotels near a train station. The lobby uses stained glass and dark metal instead of the usual beige and gold. It sets a mood right away: moody, a little theatrical, more boutique gallery than business hotel.
Upstairs, the rooms carry the same design language in miniature. Metal frames, warm lighting, glass details. They feel curated. But they are genuinely small. In the entry-level Deluxe Room, there is barely space to open a suitcase flat on the floor.
The two real problems are storage and space. Guests describe a single narrow clothes rail wedged into a corner, with nowhere to set down a wash bag or extra shoes. A few 2026 reviews also mention nearby construction noise, which briefly broke the otherwise calm atmosphere of the street. If you’re traveling with more than a carry-on, or you’re sensitive to noise, plan around it. Ask for a higher floor away from the street when you book.
What stays with you after a night here is less the room and more the walk outside it. Gare Saint-Lazare is close enough that you can drop your bag and be on a train platform minutes later, and Opéra and the big department stores are an easy stroll away. The staff at the desk are consistently described in reviews as attentive, quick to help with late check-ins or restaurant tips even though the hotel has none of its own.
The rooms: real square meters
| Category | Surface | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | 13 m² | 2 guests | Solo travelers or a couple who mostly sleep in Paris and explore all day |
| Prestige Room | 15 m² | 2 guests | Couples who want a little more space to unpack |
| Prestige Balcony Room | 15 m² | 2 guests | Guests who want fresh air and a private outdoor nook |
| Junior Suite Eiffel | 19 m² | 2–3 guests | A short stay with slightly more room to spread out |
| Family Room | 26 m² | Up to 4 guests | Families or two couples traveling together |
Our advice: if your budget allows it, choose the Prestige Balcony Room. It’s the same footprint as the standard Prestige Room, but the private outdoor space makes it feel less closed-in. For a very short stay where you’ll barely be in the room, the entry-level Deluxe Room is a reasonable trade-off for the price.
What a night really costs
A one-night stay booked through a price-comparison site for a September 2026 weekday averaged around €207, or about €247 once taxes were added. That lines up with the lower half of the hotel’s advertised €160–400 range. Expect the top of that range during major Paris events or peak summer weeks. The hotel does not publish a public seasonal calendar, so treat these numbers as a starting point rather than a guarantee.
What gets added to the bill
- City tax: about €8.45 per person, per night (Paris 4-star rate for 2026)
- Breakfast: around €20 per person, based on booking-platform listings. The hotel does not publish an official breakfast price, so confirm at check-in.
- Parking: not available on-site; nearby Right Bank garages charge separately
What is included, and what the hotel does not have
What’s included
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Elevator, with 2 rooms adapted for reduced mobility
- 24-hour reception and concierge
- A small wellness area
- Luggage storage before check-in and after check-out
What the hotel does not have
- No restaurant or bar on site. The nearest options are around Gare Saint-Lazare and rue de Rome.
- No confirmed on-site gym. The “wellness area” the hotel mentions is not described as a fitness room.
- No parking
Is this hotel right for you?
Yes, if…
- You want striking, design-forward rooms in a central location
- You travel light and don’t need much closet space
- You want to be a short walk from a major train station and the Opéra shopping district
No, if…
- You need a spacious room to spread out in
- You want an on-site restaurant or bar
- You’re easily bothered by street or nearby construction noise
The neighborhood
Rue de Vienne sits in the part of the 8th arrondissement people simply call “Europe,” after the streets named for European capitals nearby. It’s a quiet, mostly residential pocket, but it borders one of the busiest corners of Paris. Gare Saint-Lazare brings a constant flow of commuters and travelers, while a short walk south puts you in the middle of the Opéra shopping district.
- Gare Saint-Lazare — about 3–5 minutes on foot
- Opéra Garnier — about 10 minutes on foot
- Galeries Lafayette and Printemps — about 10 minutes on foot
- Église Saint-Augustin — about 8 minutes on foot
- Parc Monceau — about 12–15 minutes on foot
All walking times above are approximate.
Getting there
The hotel’s nearest station, Gare Saint-Lazare, puts you on métro lines 3, 12, 13, and 14, plus the RER E — one of the best-connected stations in Paris.
- From Orly: métro line 14 runs directly to Orly Airport. A one-way ride on the unified “Paris Région ↔ Aéroports” ticket costs €14 (€7 reduced fare) and takes roughly 30 minutes to Saint-Lazare. A regulated taxi from Orly to the Right Bank costs a flat €45.
- From Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG): take the RER B into central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles or Gare du Nord) on the same €14 unified ticket, then transfer toward Saint-Lazare. A regulated taxi from CDG to the Right Bank costs a flat €56. Note that the Roissybus was discontinued on March 1, 2026, so it’s no longer an option.
Alternatives in the Europe / Saint-Lazare neighborhood
| Hotel | Rating | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Idol Hôtel | 4.7/5 | #341 of 1,884 |
| Hôtel Bradford Élysées | ~4.4/5 | Not verified this session |
| Maison Albar Hotels Paris Champs-Élysées | ~4.3/5 | Not verified this session |
| Hôtel Monceau Élysées | ~4.2/5 | Not verified this session |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hôtel Le 12 family-friendly?
The Family Room, at 26 square meters, is built for up to 4 guests, making it one of the larger family options in this part of the 8th arrondissement. Exact capacity for each category wasn’t published by the hotel, so confirm when you book if you need specifics.
Does Hôtel Le 12 have air conditioning?
The hotel’s official site does not explicitly confirm air conditioning for every room category. If this matters for your stay, confirm directly with the hotel before booking.
Is breakfast included at Hôtel Le 12?
No, breakfast is not included in the room rate. Booking platforms list it at around €20 per person, though the hotel itself does not publish an official price.
How far is Hôtel Le 12 from Gare Saint-Lazare?
About 3 to 5 minutes on foot, based on the hotel’s location relative to the station. Walking times are approximate.
Does Hôtel Le 12 have a restaurant or bar?
No. There’s no restaurant or bar on site. You’ll find options nearby around Gare Saint-Lazare and rue de Rome.
Is Hôtel Le 12 accessible for guests with reduced mobility?
The hotel has an elevator and 2 rooms adapted for reduced mobility.
What was Hôtel Le 12 called before?
It previously operated as Hôtel du Président Wilson, often called “Wilson Opéra” online. The building and address are the same. Only the name and design changed after a 2021 renovation.
Is Hôtel Le 12 close to the Eiffel Tower?
Not particularly. The hotel sits in the 8th arrondissement near Gare Saint-Lazare, a taxi ride or several métro stops from the Eiffel Tower. It’s better positioned for the Opéra, Saint-Lazare, and Monceau areas.
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This review was researched and updated in September 2026. Ratings and prices change often — always confirm current rates on the hotel’s site or Booking.com before you book.
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