Where to stay in Paris

The lobby of the new Peninsula Hotel Paris

BY Quentin Long

Last updated . 24 January 2020

The IT edit of the best hotels in Paris; from the bucket-list icons and fashionista hangouts, to the cheap and chic.

Plaza Athénée

25 avenue Montaigne Arr. 8

METRO: Alma-Marceau

Long one of the city’s ultimate five-star establishments, the red-awninged Plaza Athénée has just reopened after a lovely refresh.

A classic right bank uber luxurious hotel with an unquestionable pedigree, its positioning on the revered Fauborg Saint-Honoré. A secret garden and rare for Paris, a pool, make it a firm member of the elite Parisian hotels. and a member of our 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World 2013.

28 Place des Vosges Arr. 3

METRO: Chemin Vert

No ordinary room at Le Bristol Paris, the Prestige Elysée Suite, when you absolutely positively have a limitless budget, or a special occasion.

A classic Right-Bank uber-luxurious hotel with an unquestionable pedigree, its positioning on the revered rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. A secret garden and – rare for Paris – a pool, make it a firm member of the elite Parisian hotels, and a member of our 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World 2013.

The garden terrace for an exquisite breakfast or lunch at Le Bristol

Hotel Washington Opéra

50 Rue De 50 Richelieu, Arr. 1

METRO: Pyramides

A former townhouse of Madame Pompidou, The Washington Opéra’s position just off the Place Vendôme puts it right in the thick of things.

Shangri-La Paris

10, avenue d’Léna Arr. 16

METRO: Léna

Housed in Napoleon III’s grand-nephew’s house, The Shangri-La Paris is a stunning proposition on a grand scale.

The Peninsula

19 Avenue Kléber Arr. 16

METRO: Kléber

The latest luxury opening in the city, The Peninsula is housed in a grand Hausmann building and is all that the name implies; gorgeous rooftop bar and restaurant with the incredible views of the Eiffel Tower, cosy Le Bar Kleber and and the Lobby Lounge, the Peninsula is one of the finest palatial hotels in Paris.

Le Relais Madeleine

11BIS Rue Godot de Mauroy Arr. 9

METRO: Madeleine

Le Relais Madeleine is a charming three-star boutique establishment, centrally located with individually decorated rooms and charming staff. The chain has similar properties scattered across the city.

Hôtel Costes

239-241 Rue Saint-Honoré Arr. 1

METRO: Opéra / Concorde

If you are a dedicated follower of fashion then Hôtel Costes is for you – seriously chic and just plain cooler than cool. If you want to know that you have mixed with the hippest, coolest and most avant garde in Paris, this is your Parisian base.

Le Meurice

Unbeatable positon opposite the Jardin des Tuileries, a Philippe Starck surrealist refurb mixed with its 18th century heritage, and Alain Ducasse overseeing the food and beverage offering, this is one of the grand dames of the Parisian hotels, particularly great for a special occasion. Little wonder it made our 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World 2013.

228 rue de Rivoli Arr. 1

METRO: Tuileries

When you can splurge on a suite at Le Meurice, this is your living room.

Enjoying an unbeatable position opposite the Jardin des Tuileries, a Philippe Starck surrealist refurb mixed with its 18th century heritage, as well as Alain Ducasse overseeing the food and beverage offering, this is one of the grand dames of the Parisian hotels, particularly great for a special occasion. Little wonder it made our 100 Best Hotels and Resorts in the World 2013.