
Best Luxury Hotels in Paris
Over 40 million visitors a year make Paris the most visited of all the European capital cities. The city is awash with iconic monuments. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Bastille, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Palace of Versailles, to name but a few. The romance of strolling beside the River Seine. The smell of croissants and coffee at breakfast time. A glass of French Chardonnay on the terrace of a small café, as you do a little people-watching. Gourmet dining in the chic bistros and restaurants, and elegant evenings at the theatre or opera. Taxis to Pigalle, South Pigalle and SoPi for those wishing to party into the early hours. With an alluring atmosphere you can almost taste, Paris has it all. Why not find out for yourself, and treat yourself to a short break in a luxurious Parisian hotel?

Ile de France, Paris, 1st arr.
Nolinski Paris – Evok Collection

Just moments away from the Louvre and Comedie Francais, the Nolinski is the poster boy for excellence and luxury. Its interior designed by Jean-Louis Deniot skilfully plays with dark colours and light to create a refined and distinctly discreet environment, this makes the hotel the perfect place for guests who want a peaceful and tranquil environment. The Nolinski is home to 45 spacious and exclusive suites and rooms, they are each expertly designed with every detail being accounted for. The hotel’s spa, La Coline, is a masterpiece of tranquillity as its granite flooring, wood panelling and candles make it one of the most relaxing spas to be found anywhere. The hotel has two restaurants including the Palais Royal which has been awarded two Michelin stars and whose interior was designed by the acclaimed designer Christophe Tollemer. The hotel’s cocktail bar brings together guests and locals alike who marvel at its luxury and peace all whilst enjoying some of Paris’s best cocktails.

Ile de France, Paris, 7th arr.
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain & Spa

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.
Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain & Spa

Ile de France, Paris, 6th arr.
Relais Christine Paris

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.

Ile de France, Paris, 16th arr.
Saint James Paris

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.