DolceVita Curated Guide · 2026
The Best Luxury Hotels in Paris
Paris, France
Paris invented the palace hotel, and no city takes hospitality more seriously. The French capital's "Palace" distinction — awarded by the government to hotels of exceptional character — represents the highest tier of luxury worldwide.
But Paris's finest hotels aren't just about gilded ceilings and crystal chandeliers. The most compelling properties today balance heritage with creative energy, offering guests something no other city can: the art de vivre.
Our selection spans the grand palaces of the 8th arrondissement to the intimate treasures of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Our Selection
6 Hotels Worth Your Attention
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
The Dorchester Collection's Parisian crown jewel on Avenue Montaigne. Alain Ducasse's restaurant and the iconic red awnings define Parisian luxury.
Le Bristol Paris
The most discreetly elegant palace in Paris. The rooftop pool, Épicure's three Michelin stars, and Fa the resident cat create an atmosphere of quiet perfection.
Cheval Blanc Paris
LVMH's first Parisian hotel, occupying La Samaritaine with Seine views, a Dior Spa, and Arnaud Donckele's three-Michelin-star restaurant.
Hôtel Costes
The hotel that defined Parisian hotel culture in the 1990s. Still the unofficial headquarters of fashion week, with a courtyard restaurant that buzzes year-round.
Nolinski Paris
Jean-Louis Deniot's masterpiece near the Palais Royal — 45 rooms of refined Parisian eclecticism with Rémy Martin and a private cinema.
La Réserve Paris
Hidden behind a Haussmann façade near the Élysée Palace, this 40-room property offers the privacy of a private residence with palace-level service.
Editor's Note
Paris's palace hotels set the global standard, but the city's most exciting hospitality story is happening in the 10th and 11th arrondissements, where a new generation of design-forward boutique hotels is redefining what Parisian luxury means for younger travellers.
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