Best Luxury Hotels in Ile de France

Located on Avenue Kleber, just a few hundred yards from the Arc de Triomphe and close to Montaigne with its chic designer boutiques, The Peninsula is central for those days out, wherever you’re headed. Traditional blends with contemporary in this opulent 200-room hotel. A-listers from stage and screen, and international sports stars are frequent visitors to enjoy the sumptuous rooms, and suites displaying expensive artworks and traditional dark woods with contemporary fittings. Bathrooms have marble floors and walls, deep luxurious bathtubs, and double sinks. Every convenience you can imagine is included in the rooms – and some. A 5-star hotel with a ‘Palace’ reputation.

Tradition has a lot to do with the city of love, and there is no better place to get totally immersed in tradition than the 5-star Hotel Raphael. Operated by the same family for four generations, the hotel maintains the highest of time-honoured, traditional standards. Situated in the city’s business centre, close to the Arc de Triomphe, each room is as unique as the hotel itself. With its large collection of lovingly restored antiques and traditional décor and furnishings, it is the ideal place to base yourself, for a little Parisian amour.

Located in the vibrant Haut Marais district, Hotel Experimental Marais is the new flagship from the Experimental Group, marking its third hotel in Paris. Housed in a reimagined neo-Gothic building designed by Tristan Auer, the five-star boutique property offers 43 rooms and suites, a luxurious spa in collaboration with Susanne Kaufmann, an indoor pool, and a cocktail bar inspired by iconic New York speakeasies. The hotel’s restaurant Temple & Chapon, a 100-seat restaurant led by acclaimed French chef Mélanie Serre, serves a menu inspired by 1950s Manhattan chophouses with French finesse. The interiors are infused with theatrical flair and eclectic charm, reflecting the story of an imaginary well-travelled aesthete, with features such as stained-glass windows, vaulted arches, and curated artwork. Rooted in Experimental’s Parisian origins and global hospitality acclaim, the hotel combines bold design with immersive experiences, all just moments from the Marais’ galleries, boutiques, and historic landmarks.

Lying between the Seine and the Café de Flore, the Pavilion Faubourg offers guests a chance to experience traditional Parisian luxury with a contemporary flair. The hotel’s 47 rooms and suites are filled with soft colours which render the rooms exceedingly inviting and charming. The rooms are bathed in natural light and no expense has been spared to make them as comfortable as possible from luxurious beds to floor-to-ceiling windows which gaze out over Paris. The hotel’s Spa des Pres by Codage is home to a Hamman, fitness room, deep pool with water jets and massage cabins. The Faubourg’s restaurant, Les Parisiens brings guests and locals alike together to try exceptional food, wine and service all in a setting which pays homage to James Joyce’s iconic book the “Dubliners”. Similarly, the hotel’s bar, the James Joyce also pays homage to the eternal author as it serves exquisite cocktails in a bar which feels just like a classic English club.

The chic and luxurious boutique Relais Christine is located in the heart of Paris, only a stone’s throw away from the Seine and some of Paris’ top attractions and restaurants. Relais Christine is the perfect choice for guests seeking an intimate hotel. The hotel’s 48 rooms and suites are decadent and sophisticated. They are enhanced by marble bathrooms, warm woodwork and valuable antiques which all pay homage to Frances’s rich history. The piece de resistance of the hotel is the Spa Guerlain which is situated under 13th century vaults. Its opulent and beautiful interiors only add to the indulgent spa experience which is one of Paris’s best. Whilst the Relais Christine does not have its own restaurant, it is situated close to some of Paris’s best restaurants and the dedicated concierge team is always at guest’s beck and call to help them arrange activities and find a place to dine.

Occupying an estate and chateau the Saint James is one of the most romantic and luxurious hotels to be found anywhere in Europe. Saint James despite its gardens and privacy is located in the central, 16th neighbourhood, which is not only one of Paris’s most exclusive areas but is also close to many of its major sites. The hotel’s rooms, suites, villas, and apartments are decadent, light, and historical with every inch of every room feeling like an 18th-century Chateau which has been skilfully brought into the 21st century. The Saint James is also home to a fully equipped fitness centre and the Guerlain Spa which offers exceptional treatments to guests. The Saint James is also home to many dining establishments like the Red and Green Michelin-starred Bellefeuille with a decadent French menu curated by the acclaimed chef Gregory Garimbay and The Library Bar which feels like the British gentlemen’s club it used to be.

The Mandarin Oriental is located in Paris’s iconic haute couture neighbourhood in the centre of the city. The Mandarin seamlessly fuses Parisian designs with the Asiatic and luxurious flair for which the Mandarin Oriental brand is known. Rooms and suites are romantic and cosy, many of them also boast exquisite views of Paris’s beautiful streets. The Mandarin boasts an award-winning Spa which has its own steam showers, virtual reality pools and lap pool. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Camelia, uses the freshest and most sustainable ingredients available to create divine Parisian dishes which will excite the taste buds of even the toughest food critics. The Mandarin is also home to the intimate Bar 8 cocktail bar as well as its own cake and pastry shop.

Located in the Golden Triangle of Paris, The Four Seasons Hotel George V occupies a 1920s art deco hotel which is chic and welcoming. The hotel’s 244 rooms and suites are spacious and historic, some of the suites even boast views of the Eiffel Tower. The hotel also has a dedicated concierge service, newspaper service, spa and provides guests with luxury bath products. Yet the hotel stands out in its own right due to its dining options. The hotel is home to three Michelin-starred restaurants which have been awarded a total of six Michelin stars. This lineup includes Le Cinq, a three Michelin star restaurant by Christian Le Squer, it is world-renowned for being one of the best restaurants anywhere. The hotel is also home to a cosy and intimate bar which serves coffee, cocktails, and light dishes.

The J.K. Place Paris is an exquisite modern and sophisticated hotel which is just a stone’s throw away from the Place de La Concorde. The hotel’s 29 rooms and suites are playful and homely. Though the rooms are modern they have an air of stately grandeur which makes one feel absolutely at home in the heart of Paris. The rooms are equipped with Dyson hairdryers, Alma K Toiletries, custom robes, and ready-charged power banks, JK place truly has it all. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Casa Tua, serves classic French and Italian cuisine in a beautiful dining room which is lit up by wide windows and a lovely atmosphere. For guests wishing to relax after a long day of exploring Paris, the hotel has its own spa and gym.

Located in the centre of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Hotel d’Aubusson is the perfect place for guests who wish to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of the area. The hotel occupies a stunningly renovated 17th-century mansion which seamlessly blends modern comforts with a historic charm. The hotel’s 50 rooms and suites are spacious yet cosy as they use dark colours to create an inviting atmosphere. The hotel is home to the Café Laurent, a distinctly Parisian bar due to its characterful interior and refined elegance. It is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee in the day or reminisce over cocktails with friends at night. The Café Laurent also hosts exceptionally fun jazz nights which bring locals and guests together in a shared love of music. For guests wishing to relax the hotel also boasts its own Spa, which is equipped with a steam room, sauna, Scandinavian shower, ice fountain and balneotherapy bench.

Gazing down upon the Place de la Concorde, Hotel Crillon provides guests with a quintessentially Parisian experience, exceptional service, and sophisticated luxury. The hotel’s suites and rooms are light and open, and their furnishings as well as the artwork which adorn their wall hark back to the great history of Paris. The hotel is home to many different dining establishments like the Nonos and Comestibles which offer modern classics and L’Ecrin which is acclaimed as one of Paris’s top fine dining restaurants. The hotel also boasts a patisserie and the legendary Bar les Ambassadeurs whose interior transports one to the dining rooms of Versailles. The hotel is also home to Sense, its signature spa which provides guests with a variety of treatment options to meet their every need.

Just moments away from the Louvre and the Marais, the Cheval Blanc Paris gracefully rises out of the Seine. Occupying a historic yet beautifully renovated Maison, the Cheval Blanc’s interior – designed by Peter Marino- is playful and distinctly French. The hotel’s 72 rooms and suites are intimate and luxurious, many also boast commanding views of the city. Many of the hotel’s exclusive suites even have some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower and the Seine to be found anywhere in Paris. The Cheval is home to the Dior Spa and Rossano Ferretti salon and thus it meets every beauty and wellness need of its guests. The Cheval is home to Hakuba, a stylish Japanese restaurant, and Le Tout-Paris a Michelin-starred brasserie and cocktail bar which gazes out over Paris. For a true culinary experience, guests can also dine at Plenitude, a three Michelin star restaurant which serves some of the best food to be found anywhere in France.