21 Best Boutique + Luxury Hotels in Paris to Book

If anything is everlasting, it’s Paris’s allure. From world-class cultural institutions and dining to some of the planet’s most iconic landmarks, the French capital continues to draw travelers in record numbers. With so much to see and do, one question remains: Where to stay? Choosing a hotel here can be as tricky as choosing a favorite restaurant. The city is brimming with standout experiences.

That’s where we come in. Whether you’re after an over-the-top stay with showstopping design and exceptional gastronomy, an intimate boutique hotel in a residential area, or a grande dame steeped in Old World charm, there’s truly a Paris hotel for every kind of traveler. This curated list of 21 Hotels We Love gathers our favorite places to stay across the city. Those looking for something more specific won’t want to miss our thematic spin-offs—from Left Bank classics to modern design darlings and neighborhood gems.

Brach Paris

• Neighborhood: 16th arrondissement
• Why we love it: Effortlessly cool style—and legendary parties
• From $760
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When the Evok Collection opened Brach inside a former postal sorting facility in 2018, the hotel was an instant hit. Now, this residential corner of the posh 16th arrondissement is the cool rendezvous spot for in-the-know Parisians. The energetic vibe starts with the design, courtesy of Philippe Starck’s famous mélange of styles—an African mask here, a sculptural lamp there.

This warmth infuses the 59 guest rooms, done up in a marvelous mix of marble, leather, and wood. The city’s glitterati rub shoulders at the popular (and family-friendly) brunch and covet memberships at the next-level sports club, which is styled as a 1930s boxing club and has a 72-foot pool. Come summer, the rooftop terrace turns into a trendy hangout, and it offers 360-degree views of the city from the vegetable garden and the hen house. Take a dip in the terrace’s Norwegian bath, cocktail in hand, and you’ll see why Brach is the darling of the district. —Mary Winston Nicklin

Cheval Blanc Paris

• Neighborhood: Pont Neuf, 1st arrondissement
• Why we love it: Prime Seine-side views and best-in-class service and dining
• From $2,600
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Opened in 2021, the first urban resort from LVMH—the arbiter and exporter of French luxury—is sumptuous at every turn. A 100-foot pool, the largest of any French hotel, is covered in hand-laid mosaic tiles, while a series of virtual window panels display illustrated scenes of the Seine in perpetual motion as you swim laps. A penthouse apartment has its own 41-foot pool, projection space, and panoramic terrace. Plénitude, the fine-dining restaurant, earned three Michelin stars within months of opening. The hotel was designed by Peter Marino, an American known for his chromatic and sculptural retail spaces in the LVMH universe, including the recently renovated Tiffany’s flagship in New York.

The 72 guest rooms at Cheval Blanc, of which 46 are suites, occupy the Seine side of the Samaritaine, the art deco heritage shopping complex also restored by LVMH. This translates into some of the best river views of any hotel in the city, on display from in-room bay windows and the rooftop restaurant terraces. Butlers draw baths for guests before they return to their rooms, and guests may be treated to exclusive visits to the Louis Vuitton ateliers near Paris.

In addition to chef Arnaud Donckele’s three-Michelin-star restaurant, Plénitude (with a yearlong waitlist), Cheval Blanc Paris offers the more casual Le Tout Paris brasserie; Langosteria, the Italian restaurant group’s first outpost outside of Milan; and a one-Michelin-star experience on the ground floor at Hakuba, a 17-step omakase experience led by sushi master Takuya Watanabe. For visitors looking to feel rejuvenated, the Dior spa offers 46 different facial and body treatments, including the unique Rêve Couture, a manicure, massage, and blowout. —Lindsey Tramuta

Cour des Vosges

• Neighborhood: The Marais, 4th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A Marais townhouse with a blend of 17th-century character and contemporary edge
• From $780
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Opened in 2019 by Evok Collection, Cour des Vosges is like a private pied-à-terre on Paris’s prettiest square. Place des Vosges, built in the early 17th century by Henri IV, anchors the Marais. The 12 rooms inside the former Hôtel de Montbrun overlook its symmetrical arcades through oversized windows. On the top floor, you can even soak in the view from the bathtub.

The interiors balance the past and the present: Contemporary four-poster beds and stainless-steel walls meet hand-painted beams, terra-cotta tiles, and other preserved 17th-century details. Each room is stocked with art books, and the suites have kitchenettes. Breakfast is served exclusively in the rooms.

There’s no lobby or lounge, but guests can retreat to the intimate Roman-style bath or the ground-floor tearoom, Brach La Pâtisserie. On sunny days, guests can sit on the terrace to enjoy the quintessential Parisian pastime: people-watching beneath the arcades, while sampling Yann Brys’s award-winning pastries. —MWN

Four Seasons George V

• Neighborhood: Champs-Elysées
• Why we love it: High-end comforts, world-class dining, and flawless service
• From $2,800
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If you’re looking to stay near the Champs-Elysées—grandest avenue in the world—there is no place as fitting as this legendary art deco hotel. Opened in 1928 with a name that nodded to the British monarchy, the palatial property quickly began attracting the world’s upper crust, from celebrities to royalty. It also earned a reputation for its opulent Louis XV–style interiors and a series of firsts for its time: two bathrooms in each suite, telephones that ring outside numbers, and dumbwaiters for room service.

The 244 spacious guest rooms and suites have chandeliers, marble-clad bathrooms, and soothing powder-blue and neutral hues. The George V is the first hotel in Europe to offer three Michelin-ranked restaurants on site, including the three-star Le Cinq, as well as a 50,000-bottle wine cellar 45 feet underground. The spacious, marble-clad spa, which includes a private membership option, includes a hair salon, a 55-foot swimming pool, two hammams, and personalized treatments developed with Dr. Burgener Switzerland. Take note of the striking floral arrangements composed by the hotel’s artistic director, Jeff Leatham, and his team of florists, from nearly 15,000 flowers delivered each week from Amsterdam. —LT

Hôtel de Crillon, a Rosewood Hotel

• Neighborhood: Place de la Concorde
• Why we love it: A grand and historic urban getaway
• From $1,920
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Few hotels in Paris are as historic and beloved as this Louis XV icon and the former residence of the Duke de Crillon, which overlooks the Place de la Concorde and has been a landmark since 1909. Over the years, it’s drawn dignitaries and performers from Roosevelt to Madonna. After undergoing a four-year transformation by the Lebanese architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, who overhauled the Eiffel Tower’s Jules Verne restaurant, Hôtel de Crillon reopened in 2017 as a Rosewood property with preserved landmarked features, including a staircase, mirrors, and heritage salons, all imbued with a warm, residential feel.

Each of the Palace hotel‘s 124 guest rooms comes with butler service, salon-level hair dryers, and custom furnishings. Two Karl Lagerfeld–designed suites, called Les Grands Appartements, have white brocade wingback chairs and marble fireplaces, while a deluxe room honors the designer’s cat, Choupette.

On-site dining and drinking establishments include the first French project for chef Paul Pairet (of the recently shuttered three-Michelin-star destination restaurant Ultraviolet in Shanghai). For a day of pampering, the Sense spa’s offerings include treatments by Sisley and Maison Caulières, a full-service David Lucas hair salon, and rotating monthly workshops and experiences with local experts on everything from meditation to neurofeedback, open to both guests and locals. Don’t miss a dip in the subterranean, gold-accented, skylit pool. —LT

Hôtel Plaza Athénée

• Neighborhood: Champs-Élysées, 8th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A fashion-forward stay
• From $2,175
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Part of the Dorchester Collection, this Palace-designated hotel is deeply connected to its setting on the avenue Montaigne, the historic home of haute couture in the Triangle d’Or (Golden Triangle). Just across the street, Christian Dior opened his first shop in 1946, then showed his inaugural collection at the hotel. To this day, the subterranean Dior Spa celebrates the link to the designer.

The 154 guest rooms and 54 suites at Hôtel Plaza Athénée are likewise imbued with a chic couture vibe, whether you choose the classical style or art deco rooms, punctuated with pops of red to echo the facade’s geranium-filled window boxes. (Fun fact: Liz Taylor lived in the Royal Suite for six months in 1971.) In September 2024, the hotel unveiled two floors of renovated rooms, including the Royal Suite. —MWN

La Reserve Paris

• Neighborhood: Golden Triangle/Champs-Elysées
• Why we love it: Feels like an extravagant private home with some of the best dining in town
• From $1,700
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Privacy and discretion reign supreme behind the iconic red door of this Jacques Garcia–styled hideaway between the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées. The smallest of the capital’s Palace hotels, La Réserve Paris is set up in a former mansion that belonged to the Duc of Morny (Napoleon III’s half-brother). The French-owned hotel maintains the feel of a private home, thanks to a mix of Second Empire decorative touches, including parquet floors, crown moldings, cordovan leather paneling, and velvet drapery. It’s easy to linger in the public areas, including the library packed with 3,000 books reserved for guests during the day, the fumoir that looks out onto a leafy courtyard, and salons with plush banquettes and club chairs.

The 40 rooms and suites have soaring ceilings, damascene brocade and taffeta, and a variety of antique furnishings; linens are monogrammed with guest initials. But more importantly, they are spacious: 430 square feet minimum, a rarity in Paris. The USB sockets are equipped with cords for charging cell phones and tablets of all brands. The oversize minibar stocks 40 kinds of soft drinks, beers, champagne, and wine. Another plus: The courtesy car is available for all guests to use. It’s chauffeur-driven in the evening and can take you to dinner or pick you up from wherever you may be. But there is plenty to do right on property, including visits to the 52-foot swimming pool, the small spa with its hammam, and the three-Michelin-star Le Gabriel, where chef Jérôme Banctel serves reimagined French classics. —LT

Le Bristol Paris

• Location: Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 8th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A celebration of French art de vivre
• From $2,100
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From the luxury Oetker Collection, Le Bristol is one of the first hotels in France to obtain Palace distinction. Occupying nearly an entire block on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré near the Élysée presidential palace, this soulful property has been a gathering place for Parisians since 1925. The 188 guest rooms, which feel like private apartments, are decorated with precious fabrics, paintings, and 18th-century antiques. To celebrate its 100th birthday, the hotel renovated its collection of signature suites, including its largest, the Imperial Suite, decorated with works by American visual artist and longtime guest George Condo. On-site attractions include a spa by La Mer, a teak-lined pool resembling a yacht, and a courtyard garden fragrant with jasmine. Succeeding lauded chef Eric Frechon, who headed the gastronomic restaurants for more than a decade, chef Arnaud Faye took over the kitchens in 2024. Le Bristol’s culinary dominions are a portal into French gastronomy: The hotel has its own chocolate factory, cheese cellar, flour mill, and boulangerie.

What sets Le Bristol apart is the warmth of the staff; many have worked for the hotel for decades. Gabriel Alvarez (valet) and Jean-Marie Burlet (head of guest relations) count more than a half-century between them. The 14-person concierge team doesn’t just sweat the details for guests. They also spoil Socrate, the resident Burmese cat and successor to Fa-Raon, who after years of hotel antics—including elevator rides and naps on Louis Vuitton luggage—retired to the countryside. —MWN

Le Grand Mazarin

• Location: Marais
• Why we love it: An eclectic, Wes Anderson–style design property in the heart of the Marais
• From $640
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In the heart of the Marais, across from BHV/Marais and within sight of Hôtel de Ville, Le Grand Mazarin feels like a literary salon come to life. Designed by Martin Brudnizki’s London-based MBDS studio, the luxury hotel reimagines French classicism with irreverent flourishes—bold color palettes, layered textures, and playful ornamentation. Across 47 rooms and 14 suites, details like canopy beds, parquet floors, and locally sourced minibars carry the theme.

On the ground floor, Levantine restaurant Boubalé draws locals for dinner and weekend brunch, while breakfast blends Continental staples with Mediterranean flavors (insider tip: ask for the babka French toast, off-menu). After a day of shopping or museum-hopping, retreat to the vaulted spa, where Jacques Merle’s murals and mosaic-tiled pool create a dreamlike escape. Read Afar’s full review of Le Grand Mazarin. —LT

Le Meurice

• Neighborhood: 1st arrondissement
• Why we love it: For its unbeatable address facing the Tuileries, with rooms that frame Paris like a painting
• From $2,090
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Part of the Dorchester Collection, Le Meurice commands a privileged location across from the Tuileries Gardens. Its Belle Etoile suite is legendary: The landscaped terrace offers views of 18 monuments and has doubled as a set for Beyoncé and Woody Allen alike. On the sixth floor, rooms like No. 605, with hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper, open onto Juliet balconies with equally cinematic panoramas.

Steeped in history, Le Meurice was Salvador Dalí’s Parisian home for a month each year over three decades—when he paraded pet ocelots through the lobby, splattered paint from his suite, and held court at teatime. Pablo Picasso celebrated his wedding here in the gilded ballroom, now a listed historic monument. Today, art ranges from contemporary lobby installations like Zoulikha Bouabdellah’s The Kiss to grand 18th-century interiors.

Dining and leisure are equally storied: Alain Ducasse oversees the signature restaurant, the Valmont spa offers Swiss precision in pampering, and Bar 228—rich in wood paneling and local lore—is said to pour the city’s best martini. —MWN

Le Royal Monceau

• Neighborhood: Champs-Elysées, 8th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A contemporary hotel with traditional bones
• Loyalty program: Accor Live Limitless
• From $1,300
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Behind its classic façade in the 8th arrondissement, Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris surprises with an edgy spirit that earned it the coveted “Palace” designation—France’s highest honor for hotels, given to just 30 properties nationwide. Opened in 1928 and reborn in the mid-2000s under Philippe Starck’s hand, the hotel brims with contemporary art and drama: oversize lobby sculptures, chandelier-filled stairwells, and more than 350 works from its private collection.

Art remains central. There’s a bookstore stocked like a gallery gift shop, an on-site showroom curated by local gallerists, and even Paris’s first resident Art Concierge, who can arrange tailored itineraries and behind-the-scenes access—up to private Louvre tours.

In the 85 rooms and 64 suites, Starck’s eclectic design mixes mirrored walls, marble baths, and playful touches like acoustic guitars and Bonpoint kids’ kits. Suites can even be outfitted with a mobile recording studio, a favorite perk for musicians from Celine Dion to Beyoncé. A private screening room hosts weekly film nights.

Five dining venues range from Japanese at Matsuhisa to Michelin-starred Italian at Il Carpaccio, plus weekend brunches, a cigar lounge, and one of Paris’s largest port selections at Le Bar Long. Guests can recharge in the 75-foot pool or at the Clarins spa, which also offers high-performance treatments by Dr. Barbara Sturm and 111Skin. —LT

Maison Barrière Vendôme

• Location: Just off Place Vendôme, 1st arrondissement
• Why we love it: Prime, luxe location with a softer price tag than its neighbors
• From $680
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Maison Barrière Vendôme may sit on Rue Mont-Thabor rather than the famous Place Vendôme itself, but it delivers all the opulence of its storied neighbor. After an eight-year restoration, the 19th-century mansion—once Lacoste’s headquarters—reopened in January 2025 as the French Barrière Group’s second property in the city.

Under the direction of jeweler Corinne Evens, the 26 rooms, suites, and residences celebrate iconic women such as Simone de Beauvoir, Nina Simone, and Marie Curie. Designer Daniel Jibert brings each to life with hand-etched murals, bespoke Pierre Frey headboards, and such details as Lalique sconces and Versailles-style parquet. Residences add kitchenettes, while quadruple-paned windows and discreet service ensure a restful night’s sleep.

For dining, Frida—the moody restaurant and bar accented with Murano glass light fixtures—honors Frida Kahlo with Latin-leaning small plates and desserts by Christophe Adam, spilling into a serene glass-roofed pavilion. Later this year, the spa and wellness center will debut with a hammam, cold plunge, and vaulted treatment rooms; until then, Officine Universelle Buly amenities elevate in-room pampering. —LT

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris

• Neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement
• Why we love it: Luxury on the Left Bank
• Loyalty program: Fans of M.O.
• From $1,600
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From its early days hosting such writers as Samuel Beckett, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce to serving as a jazz hub in the 1950s (with Miles Davis often in attendance), the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris has always lived up to its reputation as the only designated grand dame hotel on the “bohemian” Left Bank. Following a four-year renovation led by noted architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the Lutetia reopened in the summer of 2018 and joined the Mandarin Oriental hotel group in 2025.

Now, the original art nouveau–meets–art deco structure provides a backdrop for 184 elegant rooms and suites, each with dark wood paneling, handblown Murano glass, and Carrara marble. The seven signature suites, which include two penthouses, feature private balconies and 360-degree views of the city. Enjoy a drink in the chic Bar Josephine (named for actress and dancer Josephine Baker), then find sanctuary in the glass-roofed Le Saint-Germain salon and its adjacent courtyard. The 7,500-square-foot Akasha Spa has a pool, a state-of-the-art gym, and six treatment rooms where you can book an exclusive myBlend facial. Also worth noting: The hotel is certified by third-party sustainability assessor Green Globe for practices including in-room smart sensors for reduced electricity use and water flow reducers for showers and faucets. —MWN

Pavillon de la Reine

• Neighborhood: Le Marais, 3rd arrondissement
• Why we love it: An unbeatable location on the city’s prettiest square
• From $640
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Hidden behind the arcades of the Place des Vosges, this vine-covered hôtel particulier (nobleman’s mansion) is the go-to address for those seeking privacy and authenticity in the popular Marais district. Almost imperceptible from the 17th-century brick square, the tucked-away retreat exudes history in its exposed timber beams and stone floors.

The mood is set right when you walk in: The salon is decorated like a connoisseur’s living room, with fresh flowers, framed oil paintings, and a roaring fire in the winter; enjoy a cocktail mixed from the honesty bar. Even the one Michelin-starred Anne restaurant—named for Anne of Austria who stayed here when she married King Louis XIII—has a chic familial vibe with a devoted local clientele.

Each of the 56 guest rooms is individually decorated with gilded mirrors, sumptuous trompe l’oeil wallpaper, and period antiques. A number of interconnecting rooms and a designated family suite are perfect for traveling multi-generational groups. To get the most out of the Marais experience, this family-owned maison offers bikes for exploration on two wheels and can arrange guided tours. —MWN

The Peninsula Paris

• Neighborhood: 16th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A grande dame with contemporary-feeling hospitality
• From $1,920
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For the arrival of the Peninsula in Europe in 2014, many millions of euros were lavished on an Avenue Kléber landmark a cobblestone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe. Born in the Belle Epoque as the Hotel Majestic, the historic property where George Gershwin wrote “An American in Paris” was transformed by the country’s finest artisans—including the company of tassel-makers who decorated the Paris Opéra.

The result is a paean to fine French craftsmanship in the marble-swathed public spaces and 200 guest rooms, including 93 suites kitted out with the high-tech gadgets for which the Peninsula is known. From the glass-walled L’Oiseau Blanc rooftop restaurant, the Paris views unspool in all directions. An equally dazzling way to see the city: an after-dark spin in the hotel’s green 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, available to all guests. —MWN

Relais Christine

• Neighborhood: Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 6th arrondissement
• Why we love it: For its secret-garden hideaways and a sense of Parisian history
• From $580
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Under the same ownership as the Saint James, Relais Christine has long had a loyal following in the coveted Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Since opening in 1979, it has drawn repeat guests who often request their favorite rooms—especially the four that open onto a secret garden.

The setting is hard to top: a 17th-century mansion on a quiet street in a neighborhood once frequented by artists and literary greats. Inside, designer Laura Gonzalez brings a classical French look to 48 guest rooms with antiques and rich fabrics by Pierre Frey and Hermès. Evenings often center around the honor bar, where guests gather by the fireplace. The Guerlain Spa occupies the former vaulted kitchen of a 13th-century abbey downstairs. —MWN

Ritz Paris

• Neighborhood: Place Vendôme, 1st arrondissement
• Why we love it: A star-studded history on a prestigious Paris place
• From $2,700
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This luxurious institution on the Place Vendôme is the stuff of romance and urban legends. A line forms every night at the no-reservations Bar Hemingway, named for the larger-than-life author who claimed to have “liberated” it from German occupation. (In 1944, the hotel doubled as a Nazi headquarters, and Hemingway was among the soldiers who helped to reclaim it.). A no-expenses-spared restoration unveiled in 2016 restored the grande dame’s luster: The 142 guest rooms are decked out with empire furniture, floral silk fabrics, and marble fireplaces. The Ritz Club & Spa is the only Parisian wellness space offering treatments by the Swiss brand La Prairie.

At the Ritz Paris, the fashion crowd vie to bed down in the Coco Chanel Suite, decorated with velvet banquettes and Chinese lacquered screens to echo her apartment on nearby rue Cambon. (Chanel lived out her final decades at the hotel.) Culinary enthusiasts learn recipes at the Ritz Escoffier School, an homage to the culinary maestro who pioneered a new kind of hotel experience with César Ritz, aka “King of Hoteliers, and Hotelier to Kings.” (He was such a legend, he bequeathed the word “ritzy” to the dictionary.) Continue your culinary adventure at Espadon, where chef Eugénie Béziat creates dishes inspired by her childhood in Africa, or at the Salon Proust for the famous afternoon tea. —MWN

Saint James Paris

• Neighborhood: 16th arrondissement
• Why we love it: The garden setting in the city’s only château-hotel
• From $800
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Only 20 minutes by car from Notre Dame, the Saint James Paris feels like another world: A stone-gated driveway opens onto a 19th-century private mansion that resembles a bucolic countryside estate. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, this family-owned hideaway in the 16th arrondissement is both a private members club and a boutique hotel with a Guerlain spa and pool. The 50 guest rooms were renovated in 2021 by designer Laura Gonzalez in eclectic, mix-and-match styles to resemble a collector’s home. Next door, a private villa with four serviced apartments allows for extra privacy with full access to the hotel.

Locals appreciate the Old World vibe of the wood-paneled library bar, where the bartenders take their drinks seriously. Seasonal organic ingredients in the cocktails are cultivated in the hotel’s Fontainebleau vegetable garden, which also supplies the Michelin-starred Bellefeuille restaurant. Chef Grégory Garimbay’s deep connection to the land and commitment to sustainability are expressed not just in technical precision but also in joie de vivre on the plate. —MWN

SAX Paris, LXR Hotels & Resorts

• Location: 7th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A modern design sanctuary with the Left Bank’s best rooftop views
• Loyalty program: Hilton Honors
• From $940
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In the polished 7th arrondissement, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower and Le Bon Marché, Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts debuted its first French property in 2025. Sax Paris occupies a neo-Gothic landmark that once housed one of the country’s first telephone exchanges.

Its luminous 118 rooms and suites are midcentury-modern in style, with brass accents, marble bathrooms, and abstract pops of color. In-room perks nod to the neighborhood—bar snacks from La Grande Epicerie and bottled cocktails from Avantgarde Spirits—but the real draw is the trio of restaurants. Le Sax, with Venetian boudoir vibes, works for all-day dining; Le Jardin is a Riviera-inspired courtyard café beside the hotel’s heated pool and Jacuzzi; and Kinugawa Rive Gauche, a Japanese fusion hot spot, spans two floors and a rooftop with sweeping monument views.

Guests can also unwind at the SAX Le Club Fitness & Spa, open 24/7 with two treatment rooms, or explore Paris with complimentary bikes. For those seeking something extra, the concierge can arrange exclusive experiences—such as a behind-the-scenes Eiffel Tower tour, a private pontoon cruise on the Seine, or day trips on the hotel’s private plane to Saint-Tropez or Gstaad. —LT

Shangri-La Paris

• Neighborhood: Near Trocadéro, 16th arrondissement
• Why we love it: A mix of Belle Époque romance and contemporary indulgence (plus Eiffel Tower views)
• From $2,150
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For its first hotel in Europe, Shangri-La purchased an extraordinary piece of real estate and invested 180 million euros in its transformation. The former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, Napoleon’s grandnephew, opened in 2010 as the 100-room Shangri-La Paris, complete with a spa and sun-dappled pool about 56 feet long.

It’s all crystal chandeliers, ornately carved fireplaces, painted frescos, and acres of marble at this bijou facing the Eiffel Tower. The terrace of the Suite Chaillot promises an unforgettable tête-à-tête with the monument, also visible from the tranquil garden where you can enjoy lobster tortellini at La Bauhinia restaurant.

The hotel’s Shang Palace was the first Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant in France. Chengdu-born chef Tony Xu sources fine French ingredients such as Bresse poultry for creative takes on classics like lo hei. —MWN

SO / Paris

• Neighborhood: L’Arsenal, Marais
• Why we love it: A design-forward retreat in a less-visited neighborhood
• From $500
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For years, the easternmost section of the Marais, one of the city’s most beloved districts, was a sleepy, underdeveloped neighborhood. That all changed for L’Arsenal in July 2022 with the arrival of the design-driven SO / Paris, located at La Félicité, a massive urban revitalization site overhauled by British architect David Chipperfield. The hotel occupies one side of the 1960s-era complex, which includes the couture and vintage ready-to-wear boutique Appendix. The design by Paris-based architects RDAI is retro-futuristic, with rounded couches and soaring ceilings, while decorative touches nod to the neighborhood (tiles of the hotel entrance mimic cobblestones).

You’ll find terrazzo floors with marble inserts and amber glass mirrors and soaring pillars, along with contemporary artwork, like a vibrant painting by French-Algerian artist Neïl Beloufa. Staff are wear uniforms designed by Guillaume Henry of French fashion company Patou. The 162 guest rooms and suites feature colorful tones and warm woods; details include coffee tables that double as tray tables, a spirits cabinet, and a minibar stocked with local gourmet snacks.

The views are the stars here, especially at Bonnie, the très sceney restaurant-bar-nightclub run by the Paris Society group. (Check out the mirrored art installation by Olafur Eliasson & Studio Other Spaces, The Seeing City.) It’s no wonder this spot has quickly become a Paris Fashion Week destination and magnet for celebs such as Dua Lipa and Janet Jackson. —LT