ONCE UPON A TIME,

NOVOTEL
PARIS LES HALLES

OUR HISTORY

SINCE 1985

1981-1985 CONSTRUCTION

Located in the heart of the capital, in the 1st arrondissement, our establishment was built on a strategic site: Les Halles. Close to public transportation and just a few minutes walk from numerous Parisian monuments including the Louvre, Novotel Paris les Halles benefits from a neighborhood rich in history, ensuring a lasting local presence.

APRIL 1985

HÔTEL INAUGURATION

1986 FILMING OF THE MOVIE TERMINUS

Over the years, our establishment has been the setting for numerous film shoots, such as “Terminus”, the start of the 9th Paris-Alger-Dakar Rally, and meetings with personalities like Gérard Jugnot. Truly a fancy hotel!

1987 OLD KITCHEN RENOVATION

1990 THE FAMILY SUITE

In 1990, Novotel Paris les Halles inaugurated its first Suite, establishing itself as a must-visit destination for families in Paris. Spacious and bright, it features a separate living room and can accommodate up to 5 people.

1992 OUR FIRST EVENT SPACES

1998 OUR RESTAURANT BECOMES A CHIC PARISIAN ADDRESS

2012 OUR EXPERIENCE BECOMES PERSONALIZED

The 2010s mark the beginning of a customer experience that we aim to personalize, making your stays unique and memorable. Our rooms are modernized, and our Housekeeping and Guest Relations services are expanded to provide you with comfort and peace of mind.

2016 RENOVATION

OF ATELIER H

In 2016, our entire event space was redesigned by Jim Hamilton, a Scottish designer, to offer our guests a unique experience in a cozy and vintage ambiance, combining beautiful materials that echo the historic

Halles district (mosaic, wrought iron, steel, arcade).

Hamilton, Halles and Home are our references behind the name Atelier H.

2024

AN ELEGANT AND MODERN ADDRESS

A historic Parisian address with a contemporary spirit, staged by Jim Hamilton.

A NEIGHBORHOOD IN CONSTANT EVOLUTION

After supplying Paris for over 800 years, the historic markets of Les Halles were demolished in 1969 and moved to Rungis and La Villette due to lack of space. This operation, nicknamed the “move of the century”, lasted over 10 years and marked the neighborhood. The Forum de Halles, as we have known it in recent years, was inaugurated in 1979 but lasted only about thirty years as Les Halles were transformed by the arrival of the Canopée in 2016.

OUR ARTISTIC SIGNATURE

Our Scottish architect Jim Hamilton preserved many artistic elements from the old Les Halles markets. Mosaics, materials, glass - many details are hidden in the architecture and design of our hotel.

Have you noticed the black and white rosettes on the floor of Atelier H? They were once found in the columns of Les Halles.

Our Commitment

CSR

THE GREEN TEAM

In 2021, we created our Green Team, composed of representatives from different hotel services, to advance our daily sustainable missions.

We are committed to respecting our three sustainability pillars: managing our energy consumption, managing and reducing waste, and raising awareness among our guests and staff.

OUR SUSTAINABILITY NEWS
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Clef Verte certification for the year 2026.

The Novotel Paris les Halles is now one of 3,035 establishments in France committed to sustainable tourism and dining!

This certification, developed in France by the Teragir association, recognizes our commitments to sustainable development, such as our 100% single-use plastic-free guest rooms, our inclusive and seasonal dining offerings, and our support for local communities and organizations.

Learn more - Flora and fauna of natural habitats in the Île-de-France region.

Healthy January

En ce début d'année 2026, notre hôtel s'associe à Necense et son cofondateur Damien Duquesne pour lancer le Healthy January.

Au programme : moins d’excès, plus de conscience, et surtout de la gourmandise avec des sodas français, bios et sans plastique.

Healthy January, ce n’est pas une contrainte, c’est une manière de mieux consommer tout en se faisant plaisir !

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NEWS

Novotel Paris les Halles, a long-standing partner of the AIDA

Le Dec 1, 2025
in "Hotel"

Novotel Paris les Halles is a long-standing partner of the AIDA association, and supporting them during the holiday season is especially close to our hearts.