The 12 Best Hotels in Paris for 2026
From palace status (Paris’s top designation) to well-priced boutiques, here are 12 stand-out hotels
1. LE MEURICE
Once the go-to of European royalty, this palace hotel beneath the Rue de Rivoli’s Napoleonic arcades offers luxury, tranquillity and dining, from Alain Ducasse’s two-star restaurant to the Dalì bistrot, a spa, Bar 228, and rooms in a “contemporary Versailles” style overlooking the Tuileries.
www.dorchestercollection.com/fr/paris/le-meurice
2. MANDARIN ORIENTAL LUTETIA
The only palace on Paris’s Left Bank, this 1910 landmark in Saint-Germain-des-Prés was once frequented by Charles de Gaulle, James Joyce and Picasso. Behind its Art Nouveau façade lies an interior by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, with fine dining and historic bars.
www.mandarinoriental.com/en/paris/lutetia
3. SAINT JAMES PARIS
The most private of Paris’s luxury hotels, this serene 19th-century manor set within two acres of gardens welcomes guests with a dancing fountain and grand staircase to elegant rooms. A wood-panelled library bar, pool, Guerlain spa and Michelin-starred restaurant Bellefeuille add to the private-club feel.
4. LE GRAND MAZARIN
This five-star boutique hotel has swiftly topped the Marais accommodation scene. Pastel-toned décor mixes artwork, custom furnishings, Pierre Frey fabrics, parquet flooring and Aubusson-style tapestries, while a pool, spa, bar and restaurant Boubalé draw locals and visitors alike.
5. HÔTEL DAME DES ARTS
Behind an unassuming façade, this handsome hotel offers understated sophistication, with finely tailored rooms, some with balconies. In the Latin Quarter near Notre Dame Cathedral and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a rooftop bar, restaurant Pimpan and top-notch service make dining an occasion.
6. VILLA DES PRÉS
This polished 34-room refuge has black-book cachet and a loyal clientele. Set in an Art Nouveau building in Saint-Germain, rooms pair ivory walls with contemporary artworks, Murano glass and lacquered cabinetry. Suites, rooftop apartments, a chic bar, terrace, pool and fitness room complete the offering.
7. RELAIS CHRISTINE
Tucked in a private courtyard in Saint-Germain, this 48-room hotel offers old-world charm and tranquillity. Chic décor blends antiques and designer fabrics, with serene spaces, honesty bar and excellent buffet breakfast. Garden-terrace rooms and a Guerlain spa in a 13th-century cellar set it apart.
8. HÔTEL HANA
Japanese influences merge with Belle Époque grandeur at this newcomer between the Palais Royal and Opéra Garnier, where bamboo, wood and lacquer create an elegant cocoon. A pool, bar and Hanabi restaurant complete the offering, with high-ceilinged rooms, some with balconies.
9. LA FANTAISIE
Like a romp in a fairytale forest, this upscale hotel boasts whimsical interiors with pastel hues, ikat, raffia and light wood, echoing two lush gardens. A Roman pool and hammam, restaurant serving French comfort food and a rooftop bar with views of Paris and Sacré-Cœur top off a delightful stay.
10. HOTEL FILIGRANE
Serenity is the theme at this well-priced, 43-room boutique near the Palais Royal, with quietly glamorous rooms in indigo, burgundy or ivory. Guests can relax by the fireplace with drinks from the honesty bar. Rooms are snug, but suites offer balconies with rooftop views; a pool, steam room and sauna are bookable.
11. EDEN LODGE
Few lodgings in the capital are as unobtrusively fabulous as this trailblazing 100% sustainable eco-lodge set in a tree-shaded courtyard near Père-Lachaise cemetery. A Modernist building houses five spacious rooms, with skylit common areas and a shared kitchen for a healthy gourmet breakfast.
12. HÔTEL LA TAMISE
On a quiet street near the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre, this 19-room boutique in a former mansion offers redefined décor, serene, light-filled rooms with courtyard or garden views. A period staircase, stained glass and a winter fireplace enhance the homely charm.
www.esprit-de-france.com/fr/hotels/hotel-la-tamise
From France Today Magazine
Lead photo credit : JEROME GALLAND, NICOLAS LOBBESTAEL, CHRISTOPHE BIELSA, ROMAIN RICARD, VINCENT LEROUX/JS PARISIENNE, EDEN LODGE PARIS, LUDOVIC BALAY, GAËLLE LE BOULICAUT, RELAIS CHRISTINE PARIS, LE MEURICE, HOTEL LUTETIA, SAINT JAMES PARIS
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