La Fondation is a 58-room Paris hotel on Rue Legendre with skyline views, a rooftop pool, spa, restaurant, and 2026 selections from Esquire and Travel + Leisure.
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- Address
- 40 Rue Legendre, 75017 Paris, France
- Phone
- +33 1 78 77 70 00
- Website
- lafondationhotel.com
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58 rooms on Rue Legendre
40 Rue Legendre gives La Fondation a concrete Paris base, and 58 rooms keep the property compact. Esquire and Travel + Leisure both selected the hotel in 2026, useful context for travelers tracking recent openings.
Rooftop pool and skyline outlook
Rooftop pool, terrace, and skyline outlook shape the stay beyond the room. The amenity set also covers a spa, fitness center, restaurant, room service, Wi-Fi, concierge, and valet parking.
Pets, smart casual dress, conversational pace
Pets can stay at La Fondation, which widens the planning fit. Smart casual dress and conversational noise suit guests who want polished hotel routines without a formal dining-room posture.
The Essentials
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| La Fondation | $$$$ | Les Batignolles, Brutalist mixed-use destination with artisanal hospitality |
| Maison Souquet | $$$$ | Montmartre, Belle Époque luxury boutique hotel with flamboyant design by Jacques Garcia, featuring exotic furnishings and neoclassical architecture. |
| Hôtel de Montesquieu | $$$$ | 8th arrondissement, Intimate boutique in historic Haussmannian building with quiet patio. |
| Le Damantin | $$$$ | 8th arrondissement, Historic Haussmannian/Napoleon III/Louis XIII mansion renovated into understated luxury 5-star hotel |
| Le Cinq Codet | $$$$ | 7th arr., Contemporary boutique hotel emphasizing well-being and design |
| La Reserve Paris Apartments | $$$$ | 16th arrondissement, Haussmannian luxury serviced apartments with contemporary interiors |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Esquire Best New Hotels
Esquire
Mr & Mrs Smith Smith Seal of Approval
Mr & Mrs Smith
Prix Versailles World Selection
Prix Versailles
Travel + Leisure It List Hotels
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Selected
Michelin
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At a Glance
- Modern
- Trendy
- Sophisticated
- Industrial
- Minimalist
- Business Trip
- Wellness Retreat
- Weekend Escape
- Rooftop Pool
- Panoramic View
- Design Destination
- Terrace
- Pool
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Room Service
- Wifi
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- Valet Parking
- Skyline
Warm minimalist interiors with artisanal details like hand-washed indigo walls and bespoke joinery softening the Brutalist architecture.