Looking for the best elegant Paris hotels?
When people think of Paris, a number of images spring to mind including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and more recently the Louvre. However one image often not considered is that of an elegant 5 star hotel in Paris. As we make the most of our time, money and resources by traveling all over the world to learn more about other cultures, Paris has a unique style traditions due to its long history.
Booking a luxury hotel can be quite an overwhelming task, with so many options to choose from and so much information out there on the net, it’s hard to decide where to stay in Paris. With this post we want provide you all the necessary information so that you can make your own decision based on your specific needs or wishes.
Take a look at some suggestions of elegant Paris hotels below and let us know which is your favorite!
Le Bristol Paris, Oetker Collection
Le Bristol Paris is located at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. It is an icon of French elegance and art de vivre. The luxury hotel boasts 190 rooms and suites— among the largest in Paris — that are now completely renovated. This hotel is the first to receive France’s “Palace” distinction.
Le Bristol is perhaps best known for its outstanding dining tradition. It holds 4 Michelin stars between Epicure and 114 Faubourg. Try the boiled eggs with gold leaf flakes and truffles at Epicure for a decadent breakfast. A spirit of joie de vivre permeates the hotel from early morning to after midnight.
Hotel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel is the epitome of elegant Paris hotels. Sink into the warmth and refinement of guest rooms. These newly refurbished suites are a comfortable blend of 18th-century heritage and contemporary creature comforts.
Dining at this hotel include Paris’ best-kept secrets. Choose from L’Ecrin; the distinctive Brasserie d’Aumont; Jardin d’Hiver; and the hotel’s favored rendezvous spot, Les Ambassadeurs. When you want to sit back and relax from a long day of exploring, savor quiet moments at Sense, A Rosewood Spa. It has a carefully curated menu of East Asian- and French-inspired treatments.
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris
Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris expresses Parisian elegance. It is just steps from the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe. This palace is full of art and culture. It has a 99-seat screening room, a private art gallery, and Paris’ first dedicated Art Concierge. Relax in one of their 149 elegant rooms and luxurious suites. Or at the contemporary spa, My Blend by Clarins with a 75-foot pool.
Enjoy the stylish Le Bar Long; Matsuhisa Paris by world-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa; La Cuisine and its unforgettable brunches and buffet breakfasts; and Il Carpaccio, a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant. Don’t forget about the delicious baked creations by Pierre Hermé Paris.
Ritz Paris
The Ritz Paris, with its exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, is one of the best elegant Paris hotels where dreams come to life. It is located on Place Vendôme. Bar Vendôme brasserie invites you in to savor dishes at any hour. The Salon Proust is near the fireplace and is the perfect place to enjoy teatime à la française.
No visit to the Ritz Paris would be complete without stopping by the Bar Hemingway, where night after night, Colin Field, head barman extraordinaire, reinvents the magic of midnight in Paris. How fun is that?
Esprit Saint Germain
Esprit Saint Germain has been entirely renovated in 2021 with a beautiful Parisien ambiance. This boutique hotel is designed to feel like a private residence. It is ideally situated on the Left Bank in the heart of the ultra chic Saint Germain des Prés. This is exactly what you imagine a French hotel should be like. It is very intimate and warm, stunningly designed, with real loving care put into each of its 28 rooms, suites, apartments and lounges.
You are welcomed as if you were a guest in a friend’s home. They have personalized and dedicated service for you to enjoy complimentary drinks anytime during your stay sitting in the living room by the fireplace. This is my kind of hotel stay in a large city like Paris.
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