The Luxury Hotel of Paris

Paris is, undeniably, one of the most romantic and premiere city's in the world and along with it has some of the world's greatest luxury hotels. Hotel Le Bristol, Hotel de Crillon, Le Meurice, Ritz, Plaza Athenée, and the Four Seasons George V are some of the world's finest hotels for their style, sumptuous surroundings, service and that je ne sais quoi and savoir faire of French hospitality.

Here are some of my favourites:

Le Bristol is located in the fashionable Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré close to the French Presidential Palace. Recently re-opened after an expansion into neighbouring buildings, every room and suite is different. Some of the rooms are on the small side but the vast majority are furnished beautifully and all have gorgeous master bathrooms. The Terrace Suites are large gorgeous suites overlooking Paris' largest indoor garden courtyard with a large terrace off the living room while the deluxe guestrooms are very comfortable indeed. The gastronomic restaurant, Le Bristol, is also highly recommended.

Hotel de Crillon is housed in the former residence of the Duke of Crillon and is where Marie-Antoinette took music lessons. Located on the Place de la Concorde this hotel offers sumptuous and newly renovated quarters. The marble bathrooms are gorgeous and the Jr. Suites are very comfortable. The Historic "Boiseries" suites offer original wood panelling and parquet floors while the Bernstein Suite offers penthouse terrace views of the Place de la Concorde and the Eiffel Towers. 

Four Seasons George V is located in the heart of the Golden Triangle on the Avenue George V. For me, this is probably the finest hotel in Paris as it features very large and well appointed rooms and many suites with terraces. The hotel has two Royal Suites, three Presidential Suites and four specialty suites including the Honeymoon Suite with two terraces and direct views onto the Eiffel Tower. The hallmark of "Le George" is service, service, service and while very expensive (as all of the hotels above are) it is worth every centime!!

For those on a smaller budget, Le Grand Hôtel Inter-Continental adjacent to the Opèra Garnier deserves Honourable Mention. It is not in the same calibre of luxury as the hotels above but its price point is far lower as well. The standard rooms are small but well appointed and the Jr. Suites with Opèra view have stunning views on this Parisian landmark. Right over a Metro and RER (Regional Train) stations and within a stone's throw from the Place Vendôme, the Louvre, the Madeleine, and les Grands Magasins on Boulevard Haussman.