Paris currently boasts a dozen establishments that have earned the prestigious Palace distinction, created in 2010 by the French Ministry of Tourism to recognise absolute excellence. This 2026 selection, curated by La Revue des Hôtels’ editorial team, takes you to the ten addresses that define Parisian luxury today: encompassing imperial heritage, triple Michelin-starred dining, signature spas, and the French art of hospitality.
1. Le Bristol Paris hotel
An absolute benchmark since 1925, Le Bristol embodies the French art de vivre within a private mansion on Faubourg Saint-Honoré. It features 188 rooms and suites in the heart of Paris, Chef Eric Frechon’s 3 Michelin-starred Epicure restaurant, the La Prairie spa, a teak swimming pool inspired by Venetian yachts, and the legendary Angora cat Fa-Raon, who roams the corridors. Truly an institution.
- Address : 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
- Capacity : 188 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐⭐⭐ Michelin Epicure
- Official Website : oetkercollection.com
2. Le Cheval Blanc Paris hotel
The LVMH Palace hotel, housed in the former Samaritaine department store. It features 72 rooms and suites, all facing the Seine or the rooftops of Paris, designed by Peter Marino. A signature Dior Spa, Arnaud Donckele’s 3 Michelin-starred (and 5 Gault & Millau toques) Plénitude restaurant, and the Langosteria brasserie for convivial Italian dining. This is the most contemporary and probably the most luxurious Palace hotel in Paris since its opening in 2021.
- Address : 8 quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris
- Capacity : 72 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐⭐⭐ Michelin Plénitude
- Official Website : chevalblanc.com/paris
3. The Ritz Paris hotel
Located on Place Vendôme, with 142 rooms and suites, including the legendary Coco Chanel Suite and the Imperial Suite, classified as a historical monument. It boasts the Hemingway Bar, the Ritz Escoffier cooking school, a signature Chanel spa, and L’Espadon restaurant beneath painted frescoes. An timeless symbol of Parisian luxury, The Ritz remains a global brand in its own right.
- Address : 15 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris
- Capacity : 142 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, historical monument
- Official Website : ritzparis.com
4. Four Seasons Hotel George V
On Avenue George V, featuring 244 Art Deco rooms and suites, and three Michelin-starred restaurants under the direction of Chef Christian Le Squer (Le Cinq, 3 stars). The giant floral arrangements by Jeff Leatham have become a globally recognised visual signature. It also offers a spa, a panoramic fitness room, and one of Paris’ most beautiful inner courtyards.
- Address : 31 avenue George V, 75008 Paris
- Capacity : 244 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐⭐⭐ Michelin Le Cinq
- Official Website : fourseasons.com/paris
5. Le Plaza Athénée hotel
On Avenue Montaigne, this is the couture address par excellence, neighbours with Dior and Chanel. It offers 208 rooms and suites, whose red flower-adorned balconies have become iconic. Features include the 3 Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée restaurant, the luminous LE BAR, and a Dior spa. The hotel reopened after a total renovation that redesigned its spaces while preserving its couture DNA.
- Address : 25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
- Capacity : 208 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐⭐⭐ Michelin Alain Ducasse
- Official Website : dorchestercollection.com
6. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris hotel
On the Left Bank, this is the only Palace hotel in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, housed in the historic former Lutetia building from 1910. It features 184 rooms and suites, the Lutetia brasserie, and the Josephine bar, in homage to Josephine Baker. A signature Akasha spa with a stone swimming pool, couture lounges, and exceptional views of the Eiffel Tower. The quintessential Left Bank Palace hotel.
- Address : 45 boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris
- Capacity : 184 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Left Bank Palace
- Official Website : mandarinoriental.com
7. Le Meurice hotel
Facing the Tuileries Garden, this hotel offers 160 rooms and suites in a Versailles spirit, designed by Philippe Starck. It features the 2 Michelin-starred Le Meurice Alain Ducasse restaurant, the legendary Bar 228, and the tea room that inspired Salvador Dalí. The Dorchester Collection has managed to preserve the soul of this Palace hotel while propelling it into modernity.
- Address : 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
- Capacity : 160 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐⭐ Michelin Alain Ducasse
- Official Website : dorchestercollection.com
8. Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Located on Place de la Concorde, in an 18th-century palace commissioned by Louis XV. It offers 124 rooms and suites, redesigned by leading contemporary designers (Karl Lagerfeld, Tristan Auer, Cyril Vergniol). Features include the 1 Michelin-starred L’Écrin restaurant and Les Ambassadeurs bar beneath its original gold leaf. This is the most emblematic historical monument Palace hotel in Paris.
- Address : 10 place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
- Capacity : 124 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, 18th-century historical monument
- Official Website : rosewoodhotels.com/crillon
9. Bulgari Hotel Paris
On Avenue George V, offering 76 rooms and suites with an Italian dolce vita spirit. It features the 1 Michelin-starred Il Ristorante Niko Romito, an elegant Cocktail bar, and a Bulgari spa with a 25-meter lagoon-blue swimming pool, one of Paris’ most impressive. This is the most recent opening among Parisian Palace hotels (2021), and the most Italian too.
- Address : 30 avenue George V, 75008 Paris
- Capacity : 76 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐ Michelin Il Ristorante Niko Romito
- Official Website : bulgarihotels.com/paris
10. Shangri-La Paris hotel
On Avenue d’Iéna, housed in Roland Bonaparte’s private mansion, nephew of Napoleon I. It features 100 rooms and suites, with direct views of the Eiffel Tower for the most prestigious ones. Restaurants include the 2 Michelin-starred L’Abeille (French cuisine) and Shang Palace, France’s only Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant. Imperial salons are classified as historical monuments.
- Address : 10 avenue d’Iéna, 75116 Paris
- Capacity : 100 rooms & suites
- Distinction : Palace, ⭐⭐ Michelin L’Abeille
- Official Website : shangri-la.com/paris
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Practical Information for this Destination
- Destination : Paris, France
- Palace Distinction : 12 Parisian establishments awarded by Atout France (2026 update)
- Peak Seasons : Fashion Weeks (March + September), Tour de France (July), Maison & Objet Show (January + September)
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