Opened in 1862 beside the Paris Opera, in the heart of Haussmann's Paris, Hôtel Scribe stands on the site of the Grand Café, where Louis Lumière held the first public screening of moving pictures in 1895. This vintage ashtray, selected by GIFTSHOP, features the hotel's typography of the 1970s and was made by Pillivuyt, porcelain makers since 1818.
Simple and elegant, it brings that heritage home.
Hôtel Scribe, now managed by Sofitel, is one of the most iconic hotels in the City of Lights. Opened in 1862 during Napoleon III’s transformation of Paris into a modern city, with the famed town planner Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, this palace hotel stands in the heart of Haussmannian Paris, right beside the Paris Opera.
Hôtel Scribe has long been a favoured venue for artists, intellectuals, and celebrities. Notably, the Grand Café, once located on the hotel’s site, was where Louis Lumière, the inventor of the cinematograph, held the first public screening of moving pictures in 1895. Through all its transformations, Hôtel Scribe continues to honor its rich heritage, offering guests the ultimate luxury experience. Blending modern comfort with impeccable service, it provides an unforgettable escape where history and refinement meet.
- Address : 1 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris
- Category : Luxury Hotel
- Established : 1861
- Proprietor : Sofitel Group
- Director : Pierre-Alexandre Le Bihan
- Head Chef : Martin Simolka
- Capacity : 36
- Opening Hours : Everyday, from 12h to 15h & from 19h00 to22h00
- Phone : (+33)1 44 71 24 24
- Website : sofitel-le-scribe-paris-opera.com
- Reservations : sofitel-le-scribe-paris-opera.com
- Instagram : @hotelscribe
- Signature Dishes : Baigorri Pink Trout with Salicornia Gremolata or Oysters with Yuzu and Mango
