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The city of light: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées — and the grandest palace hotels in the world, with a dining scene that sets the global standard.

When to go

April–June, September–October

Budget level

Luxury

Typical cost profile for visitors

At a glance
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  • 3 recommended stays
  • 0 places to eat
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Stays

The 7 Iconic Palace Hotels of Paris

The Ritz, the Crillon, the Plaza Athénée: meet the hotels that defined luxury itself — their history, their style, and who each one is really for.

France · 8 min
Places to sleep

Where to stay

Hôtel de Crillon

9.5/10
5★ · Luxury

An 18th-century palace on Place de la Concorde, with suites designed by Karl Lagerfeld.

“History you can sleep in”

Official site

Le Bristol Paris

9.7/10
5★ · Luxury

France's first official Palace — a vast interior garden and three-Michelin-star Epicure.

“Paris's most complete palace experience”

Official site

Ritz Paris

9.6/10
5★ · Luxury

The legendary palace on Place Vendôme — home to Coco Chanel and Hemingway's bar.

“The gold standard of legend and service”

Official site