Given the exquisite selection of hotels in Paris, securing the right room is just as vital to your getaway as the cafes, restaurants, and landmarks you plan to visit. A hotel is far more than just a place to sleep, which is precisely what makes choosing the right one so challenging. Palaces, manoirs, and rooftop terraces appear in every direction. New properties constantly saturate the market, each asserting that they are bigger and better than the last; meanwhile, roughly 40 million tourists descend upon Paris annually, many of whom you will be competing against when trying to book the city’s premier accommodations.
As if selecting the right arrondissement wasn’t difficult enough—deciding between fashionable Saint-Germain-des-Pres, chic Le Marais, or the edgy, distinctly un-Parisian Belleville—there is also the Michelin “key” ranking system to navigate.
Whether it is a newcomer to the scene or an establishment as ingrained in the fabric of Paris as a classic tweed Chanel skirt suit, we have compiled a list of the best Paris hotels, regardless of whether your budget allows for champagne or chocolat chaud.
For the affordable hotels in Paris, see our other guides.
At a glance
Sink into bed at Dame des Arts after a day exploring the city