141 Best Hotels in Paris, France

A behemoth 1960s administrative building has become one of Paris's hottest hotels, sought after for its glam interiors, fashion credentials, and show-stealing views that are second only to the Eiffel Tower. Set across from the Île St-Louis, the hotel has stunning vistas that encompass all of Paris, depending on the exact location of your room. Luxe, streamlined guest rooms show a midcentury modern elegance, highlighting natural materials (leather, lustrous wood, wool carpets), plush furnishings, and marble baths. Take in breathtaking 360-degree panoramas from the 16th-floor bar, or have breakfast at the in-hotel restaurant Bonnie with its stunning vistas by day (with outdoor seating in summer). It's so glamorous even Emily in Paris had a romantic fling here.

This exclusive boutique hotel in the heart of St-Germain-des-Prés is ultrachic and offers a quiet haven from the exciting surrounding neighborhood. It features original artwork, custom-made furniture, a lively bar, and an excellent spa. The friendly staff is eager to make your stay comfortable, which is to be expected at these prices. 

As poised and polished as the day it opened in 1928, this superb hotel's original plaster detailing and 17th-century tapestries have been restored, the bas-reliefs regilded, and the marble-floor mosaics rebuilt tile by tile, adding up to an opulence rarely equaled in the city. Rooms have sumptuous fabrics and Louis XVI trimmings, consistent with the franchise's ultraluxe standards. Stocked with Hermès toiletries, bathrooms are marble-trimmed and have TVs hidden behind the mirrors. Book a table at award-winning Le Cinq, one of Paris's gastronomic jewels. The low-lit spa and fitness center pampers you with 11 treatment rooms, walls covered in toile de Jouy fabrics, and an indoor swimming pool. Don't be surprised if you rub elbows with show-business elite; the hotel remains a magnet for those in search of reliable creature comforts and who don't blink an eye at the price tag.

Since 1835, Paris's first palace hotel has welcomed royalty and celebrities from the Duchess of Windsor to Salvador Dalí and continues to enchant with service, style, and views. Le Meurice also appeals to art-history aficionados: contemporary sculpture, antiques, and attractive murals adorn rooms, corridors, and sumptuous dining areas. Classic rooms have a gilded Napoleonic Empire style, with antique furnishings covered in elegant French and Italian brocades. The modern spa includes Swiss Valmont facials, Thermes Marins de St-Malo body treatments, and "By Terry" makeovers. Expect children to be pampered with their own Meurice teddy bear called Pistache, tot-size slippers and bathrobe, and sweet treats. There's even a premium pet service that provides a VIP welcome for furry family members. The three-star Michelin restaurant run by chef Amaury Bouhours on behalf of Alain Ducasse serves gastronomic menus in one of the most beautiful grand siècle settings in the city, with a design by Philippe Starck and pastries from superstar pâtissier Cédric Grolet.

Distinguished by the scarlet flowers cascading over its elegant facade, this glamorous landmark hotel sits on one of the most expensive avenues in Paris. The suites' interior design expertly places contemporary pieces in a luxe traditional setting, culminating in the two quintessentially Parisian Eiffel suites, where the looming tower is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Sumptuous rooms enchant with designer furnishings and luxurious conveniences, like state-of-the-art controls, compact sound systems, and all the latest technology discreetly tucked away. On the handsomely renovated seventh floor, Room 750's spacious terrace offers panoramas of tout Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Coeur. Downstairs, the glittering gastronomic dining room is helmed by chef Jean Imbert, who projects star wattage both in and out of the kitchen. For a less extravagant experience, join the locals at Le Relais Plaza (also helmed by Imbert), a beloved neighborhood outpost known for its gourmet brasserie fare served under elegant Art Deco murals that are listed historic monuments. Another star in the Plaza firmament: the gorgeously revamped Dior Spa, specializing in luxe custom-designed treatments, introduces the Light Suite, an exclusive therapy that relieves stress, resets your circadian rhythms, and stimulates skin regeneration.

With direct views over the historic Canal St-Martin and also close to the Marais, Le Citizen melds minimalist-chic decor and high-tech touches like loaner iPads with a modern ethos that captures the cool eastern Paris vibe. The focus is urban and eco-friendly, with creative use of modern design elements like light wood and ambient lighting to make the most of small spaces. All but the tiniest "City" rooms are quite spacious for Paris, with walk-in showers, Omnisens toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and coffee and tea machines for a homey feel. The views are lovely, but light sleepers may need to use the thoughtfully provided ear plugs for the active nightlife in the vicinity.

Close to Père-Lachaise in the up-and-coming 20e arrondissement, this large hotel is an experiment in quirky postmodern countercultural cool, with a fun and funky interior designed by Philippe Starck. Rooms are stylishly lighted, include their own kitchenettes, are stocked with Kiehl's toiletries, and have flat-screen TVs. Many also have huge balconies. The spacious restaurant-bar-lounge attracts an international mix of hip young people.

Understated luxury with a contemporary Zen vibe differentiates this Hyatt from its more classic neighbors between Place Vendôme and Opéra Garnier, and it's also distinguished by its designation as one of Paris's 12 "palace" hotels, meaning it reaches a certain level of luxury, service, and amenities beyond even a five-star hotel. Five Haussmann-era buildings were converted into a showcase of handsome polished beige limestone, mahogany-veneer surfaces, and bronze sculptures. The luxe minimalist vibe in the contemporary rooms extends to the Japanese-inspired baths, underfloor heating, and spacious dressing areas. Spa treatments feature French La Mer products. Head to elegant Michelin-starred Pur for a gastronomic feast with an open kitchen within view of the dining room rotunda, or chic Le Café Jeanne. Afternoon tea in La Cheminée or after-hours cocktails in artsy Le Bar are perfect treats.

In a neighborhood lacking in chic lodging choices, this boutique hotel couldn't be more welcome thanks to its ability to provide quintessential style on a budget. The alluring Silk-Road-meets-vintage-Paris decor extends from the welcoming lounges, bar, and restaurant to each of the 31 cozy guestrooms, where everything you could possibly need is right at your fingertips. A thrilling spice-route menu at the restaurant and the convivial cocktail bar keeps guests and locals happy, as does a popular Sunday brunch.

It may be a tad off the beaten path, but it's safe to say this is the only hotel in Paris where the eggs for your breakfast omelet come fresh from the rooftop chicken coop—just one of the things that sets this superchic Philippe Starck–designed hotel apart. Besides unusually spacious art-centric rooms (some with balconies), guests can enjoy the heated rooftop terrace with Eiffel Tower views and a sizable gym, a tiny gem of a spa, and two (small) pools. On the ground floor, the sleek cocktail bar, café (with delicious pastries by Best Craftsman of France Yann Brys), and restaurant benefit from rooftop garden seating.

This luxurious hotel set in a 16th-century building right on the city's most beautiful square is quite splendid, with its opulent guest rooms and suites decked out with beamed ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and a vast collection of contemporary artworks. Each room offers surprises: a glassed-in bathroom to marvel at the view while lingering in the tub; an immense four-poster bed all in chrome; exposed 17th-century beams with the original 16th-century decorative paintings. Butler service, a jewel-like pâtisserie-tearoom with a terrace on the square, and a luxurious Roman "bath" with a whirlpool in the mansion's old vaulted cellar add a glamorous ambience to this discreet and exclusive lodging.

With a location in a hidden, tree-shaded courtyard off a nondescript street minutes from Père-Lachaise cemetery, no lodging in the capital is quite as unobtrusively fabulous as this trailblazing, 100% sustainable, five-room eco-lodge. No detail was overlooked in designing the ultracontemporary building; spacious rooms are furnished with chic state-of-the-art materials and fixtures that manage to be both cozy and private.

Despite its splashy name, this gracious five-star hotel keeps a surprisingly relaxed profile. Housed in an 18th-century mansion just steps from the Palais Royal gardens and across the way from the agency where a certain Emily in Paris works, the hotel's focus is less on flagrant luxury and more on the essentials that make a hotel truly grand—service, quality, comfort, refinement, and quiet. From the magnificent wrought-iron staircase to panoramic views of Paris from the rooftop terrace, the bright, spacious rooms—many with private balconies—feature a classic-modern decor in pleasing pale hues with ample marble bathrooms. A menu of lighter fare is served in the lovely winter garden. There's also a cozy cocktail bar and a full-service spa.

If you want designer digs in a well-located boutique lodging that won't break the budget, this hotel designed by Christian Lacroix is a great spot for you. Chic, roomy (for Paris), and full of artisan touches reflecting the historical footprint of the neighborhood, the compact 38-room Antoine offers tons of style just a five-minute walk from the Bastille.

This sleek revival of a 100-year-old neighborhood hotel that closed in the 1970s is a favorite with the international set, whether staying the night or just stopping in for a stylish bite or drink at the wildly popular cocktail bar. The retro-chic interiors by hotel design star Dorothée Meilichzon epitomize the kind of pared-down elegance that's become so popular in Paris. Set on a quiet cobbled street in the Montorgueil market district and close to Les Halles, this is an excellent base from which to explore the heart of Paris.

For that traditional French feeling, book into this intimate, affordable, romantic hotel—the theme is the work of former next-door neighbor Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a supplier of military aid to American revolutionaries and the playwright who penned The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville. The pretty lobby reflects the taste of 18th-century French nobility—down to the floral wallpaper and 1792 pianoforte. Richly decorated with provincial fabrics and antique period furnishings, the rooms have original beams and hand-painted bathroom tiles, updated with flat-screen TVs. 

One of the city's most historic properties (a teenaged Marie-Antoinette took piano lessons here), it is also as sumptuous and majestic as any hotel in Paris. Each of the 78 rooms and 46 suites sports a unique, sophisticated decor, but what they all have in common is curated artworks, custom furnishings, luxurious linens, heated marble floors in the bathrooms, and butler service. The common areas are splendid, and the two restaurants—a casual grill and a gem-like gastronomic dining room—draw guests and local foodies. Crowds also flock to Les Ambassadeurs, one the city's most beautiful bars. The on-site pâtisserie and a spa firmly situate the Crillon as one of Paris's preeminent palace hotels.

On a small street, just steps from the Place des Vosges and the Musée Picasso, this hotel takes its name and stylish spirit from Joséphine Bonaparte herself. Somehow, its raucous mash-up of leopard print, toile de Jouy, and roses (Joséphine cultivated them) really works. Its lovely bar and intimate terrace are perfect for an apéro or cocktail (open until 11 pm), and its dusky atmosphere feels very Marais: that is, trendy, historic, and glamorous as all get-out.

In an 18th-century convent, this atmospheric hotel on a tranquil side street near St-Sulpice welcomes guests with a cobblestone ante-courtyard, lovely rooms, and a spacious garden terrace. Rooms have period furnishings and fabrics in stripes and floral designs. All have flat-screen TVs, and those upstairs have oak beams and sitting alcoves. Split-level suites have lovely private terraces.

Prices at this small boutique hotel in an upscale neighborhood are fairly reasonable considering all you get—top-notch service, stylish and homey decor, a lively neighborhood, a variety of amenities, and some spectacular views.

Tucked in a picturesque corner of a chic, up-and-coming neighborhood ripe for exploration, this serenely beautiful hotel offers contemporary luxury with clean lines and uncluttered spaces designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Rooms—some with terraces overlooking the pretty church across the way—benefit from the warm earthiness of fine natural materials: organic wool carpets, snowy linens, and marble bathrooms with tubs make for a peaceful oasis unusual in an urban hotel. Casual gourmet dining is just downstairs, next to the cozy lounge and bar, along with a chic bistro, bar, and library.

At this chic hotel, tucked away in plain sight on Boulevard Poissonière, even the smallest of the minimalist jewel-toned rooms (some with balconies or garden terraces) feels elegant, with tall windows, marble touches, and Marie-Antoinette–worthy draped headboards. Everything in your room has been "sourced," from the Swedish Sjostrand coffee makers and coffee pods from London to the gourmet juices in the minibar. At the intimate Shell cocktail bar—catnip for hip locals—you choose the amount of alcohol (if any) in your bespoke cocktail, which may feature health-conscious ingredients like kombucha, basil juice, or smoked salt. The rooftop bar, central courtyard (glass-covered in winter months), and trend-conscious restaurant make this a great all-in-one stay.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a budget hotel this stylish anywhere in Paris, let alone in an upscale neighborhood close to many of the city's top attractions. This travel-themed boutique hotel boasts tasteful, riotously colorful rooms with luxe decor by Christian Lacroix. They come in XS, XM, and XL (for small, medium, and large), but none could be considered big. No matter, with everything else going for it, you won't miss the lack of extra legroom.

A stylish Art Deco upgrade gave this 19th-century mansion two blocks from the Champs-Élysées a sleek period look enhanced by refined contemporary touches. Rooms—some with terraces—are minuscule but chic, with dreamy beds and floor-to-ceiling windows, all the better to see the Eiffel Tower from upper floors. The teensy pool works for laps, and there's a steam room.

If it weren't your chic destination for the night, you could easily walk right by this boutique hotel set on a tiny street. Each of its rooms was created by a different designer, giving each a singular character (room Joseph L’Estrange has a small balcony) and different size, although all have spacious bathrooms. It's a favorite among trendsetters, so book early around fashion weeks.

Named for the cabaret a few doors down where Josephine Baker once sang, this handsome Art Deco hotel comes with a luxurious pool, hammam (steam room), and sauna.

This urban-chic hotel tucked away on an old artisan street is fully in tune with the pulse of the lively Oberkampf neighborhood and close to fabulous nightlife, cocktail bars, restaurants, bakeries, and shopping (and the Marais and Canal St-Martin). The funky mix-and-match interior crosses industrial-loft style with eclectic antiques and still manages to be warm and welcoming. The friendly staff are always on the lookout for ways to improve your stay. Though on the smaller side, rooms are ample enough, with big windows and stylish decor, and bathrooms have soothing rain showerheads. The small in-hotel spa includes a gym, steam room, and a range of beauty treatments and massages (must be booked in advance).