Paris (8)
Le Royal Monceau
Raffles Paris
Just steps from the Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe, Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is the most exciting luxury hotel in the City of Lights, combining Parisian Chic with relaxed sophistication.
Imbued with the original spirit of the 1930s when it first opened, this contemporary masterpiece designed by Philippe Starck features 149 spacious rooms and suites, with three outstanding Presidential Suites, a 99-seat cinema, an art gallery, an exclusive service of Art Concierge and a private art collection.
The Spa My Blend by Clarins, 1,500 sqm of ethereal white paradise, offers the ultimate urban escape for complete relaxation and indulgence. With the longest swimming pool in a Paris hotel, personal trainers, a wide range of yoga and Pilates classes, a hammam, watsu basin and exclusive treatment rooms, this award-winning spa takes rejuvenation to another level.
From the modern Japanese cuisine of Matsuhisa to the celebration of Italian regional food in the Michelin-star restaurant Il Carpaccio, dining at Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is a truly memorable experience. The desserts, all created by pastry superstar Pierre Hermé, are the perfect finale to any meal.
Colourful and wonderfully sophisticated, Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris is the epitome of Parisian vibrancy and elegance, both timeless and of its time, an oasis for the well-travelled and one of the world’s great hotels.
La Réserve Paris
Mid-way between Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, where the heart of Paris beats. Nestled in a peaceful location, slightly set back from the world's most beautiful avenue, La Réserve Paris – Hotel and Spa overlooks the Grand Palais, the Eiffel Tower, the Pantheon and the Concorde obelisk. Just in front, a majestic curtain of trees preserves the intimacy of this place, like an echo of the Elysée gardens nearby.
Michel Reybier's highly distinctive urban mansion has all the elegance of a 19th century private apartment, where ultra-personalized services can be enjoyed in complete simplicity and discretion.
All around are immense spaces bathed in light, barely muted by the rich fabrics of the hangings. Scattered here and there are beautiful marble fireplaces, and everywhere the joy of vast indoor spaces, typical of Haussmann-style apartments. The noble and generous materials exude a forgotten spirit of generosity. More suites than rooms, a library reserved for guests and their friends, a smoking lounge, a 16-meter indoor pool (a rarity in Paris), wine cellars in the suites, an inner courtyard with lush greenery echoing the landscaped entrance. At La Réserve Paris, you experience the quintessence of Parisian chic in the Belle Époque.
The Peninsula Paris
Perfectly situated at 19 Avenue Kléber, just steps from the Arc de Triomphe, The Peninsula sits in the heart of Paris within walking distance of some of the world’s most famous monuments, museums and luxury shopping districts.
The Peninsula houses 200 luxurious rooms, including 86 suites. Five of the suites have private rooftop gardens offering a panoramic view of the most emblematic monuments in Paris.
Inspired by Haute Couture, the theme suites at The Peninsula Paris hotel – some of the French capital’s most spacious and the world’s most highly customised – are veritable showcases of French heritage and savoir-faire. Designed for the modern luxury traveler, guest rooms feature state-of-the-art technology. Every room offers an apartment-like layout with sitting area, separate walk-in dressing room with spacious luggage space and thoughtfully designed dressing table, while advanced technology maximizes guest personalization and conveniences.
The Peninsula Paris received the acclaimed 'Palace' distinction to reward the hotel excellence.
Mandarin Oriental
Paris
Situated on rue Saint-Honoré and just steps from Place Vendôme, one of the most stylish districts in the world, Mandarin Oriental, Paris enjoys a wonderfully chic location. Surrounded by haute couture and only steps from the Louvre, this five-star hotel is the epitome of elegant luxury.
Lying at the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Mandarin Oriental, Paris is defined by its beautiful interiors, acclaimed dining by Thierry Marx, a boutique spa and legendary five-star service.
Mandarin Oriental, Paris has been awarded the revered ‘Palace’ status, and is therefore officially recognised as one of the ten most exclusive hotels in the French capital.
Four Seasons George V Paris
Located steps from the Champs-Elysées, with private terraces that command all Paris, lovingly restored 18th-century tapestries and a defining spirit of elegance and charm, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris redefines luxury service in the City of Light.
Offering 244 Paris luxury hotel guest rooms and suites, its accommodations – many of which feature private terraces overlooking the city – sparkle with unique architectural details. In the eight-storey landmark 1928 building, you'll revel in unique design details, luxurious features and unique Parisian views just off the Champs-Elysées.
Visit the Pop Up Spa by Jeff Leatham, bathed in natural light for a unique, contemporary and Parisian atmosphere. With four refined and captivating treatment rooms, a nail and hair salon as well as a 110 m² fitness room offering the latest-generation equipment, the Pop up Spa is an intimate place for a relaxing moment.
Le Meurice
Combining exceptional 18th century opulence with contemporary chic, Le Meurice embodies the perfect French palace hotel. Le Meurice has been opened since 1835 - it has many stories hidden within its walls and has seen countless celebrities and notable figures come and go. Salvador Dalí regularly graced the hotel with his presence, something that is honoured through one of the top restaurants in the hotel, the delightful Restaurant Le Dalí. The hotel still enjoys a close relationship with many artists to this day – fitting for a hotel in a city long associated with fine art and literature.
Decorated in the extravagant Louis XVI style and featuring stunning interior styling in the public spaces and restaurants from the renowned Philippe Starck thanks to a refurbishment in 2016, each of the hotel’s seven floors has its own distinct theme. Exquisite Italian marble bathrooms, period furniture, and beds adorned with the finest linens are amongst the many finer details that make Le Meurice one of the best hotels in Paris.
The hotel’s fine dining experiences are all overseen by Alain Ducasse, the highly acclaimed chef. Two Michelin-Star Restaurant, le Meurice Alain Ducasse, is heralded as one of the world’s most beautiful dining rooms, offering its esteemed guests only the best in French fine-dining.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Situated in the heart of Haute Couture, on the renowned avenue Montaigne, this Dorchester Collection hotel is in the ideal location for the finest shopping that Paris has to offer, and has some of the most magnificent views of the Eiffel Tower. Established in 1913, the hotel has frequently welcomed royalty, celebrities, and politicians through its doors, and has distinguished itself as one of the best hotels in Paris.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée offers 154 rooms and 54 suites all of which are beautifully designed with French décor in mind. Its guestrooms and apartments are synonymous with Parisian glamour, exhibiting exquisite Louis XVI inspired décor and captivating views.
In addition to Le Bar du Plaza Athénée, Hôtel Plaza Athénée has five restaurants on site, all of which are overseen by our world-renowned, multiple Michelin-starred chef, Alain Ducasse. Its three Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée restaurant invites you to experience a unique and gastronomical fine dining experience, amidst a newly designed interior by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, featuring a stunning crystal ceiling.
While unwinding at the hotel, you can take advantage of its state-of-the-art gym with personal trainers on hand, or spoil yourself in Europe’s only Dior Institut, offering exclusive spa treatments in an opulent, yet tranquil, setting.
PARIS
Paris, the cosmopolitan French capital city, needs no introduction. Undeniably, Paris is one of the most beautiful cities on earth. People from all over the world visit Paris and cannot resist falling in love this magical city. Some people call Paris the city of lights while hopeless romantics call it the city of love, and fashionistas call it the capital of fashion.
Paris has a longstanding reputation as a mecca of art, culture, fashion, gastronomy, history and architecture. There is certainly something about Paris that is magical and dreamy. With hotels to suit every savvy traveler, from the palatial to the ultra-modern, the trendsetting to the classical, there is a place to stay for everyone.
Paris is worth visiting every day of the year! Each season is gorgeous... So why visit Paris? Why would you not?