Paris is a rather frivolous city in its mood, but this frivolity does not exclude the sleek aristocracy that hotels that have received the “Lux” status readily demonstrate. These hotel complexes continue the palace traditions of the baroque and high renaissance periods, but life in such samples of almost museum art, even if equipped with the latest technology, does not attract everyone. Hi-tech, as a manifestation of a new post-industrial society, is reflected in the very appearance of five-star hotels located in the center of Paris. Decorated by eminent designers, the rooms and building exteriors instantly captivate and immerse you in a completely different atmosphere. So, our review of the best hotels in the center of Paris.
InterContinental Paris Le Grand 5*
This complex fully deserves the five stars that stand by its name. It has the status of one of the oldest hotels in Paris. Thanks to its construction in the second third of the nineteenth century, the building was saturated with the spirit of noble luxury, in which the royal palaces and residences built by aristocrats at that time were sustained. And today InterContinental Paris Le Grand is one of the components of the historical and cultural center of Paris, complementing the architectural appearance of the city center, making a wonderful tandem with the Opera building, which is located nearby.
It is the Opera that can be observed from the windows of many rooms. And such urban tourist centers as the notorious Louvre or the ever-crowded Champs Elysees are a couple of minutes walk along the most beautiful streets, where you can find only world-famous brands: Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Chanel, Cartier. It was in this hotel at different times that Hollywood divas, great dictators, many presidents and royals who visited Paris stayed. Many halls completely repeat their original furnishings, immersing guests in the atmosphere of the Second Empire. The establishments that are located on the territory are legendary, for example, Cafe de la Paix and the first Parisian bar opened by Americans.
Burgundy Paris 5*
The district in which the hotel is located is ideal for the excursion component of visiting Paris, as well as for shopping. The notorious Tuileries Palace and the Opera House side by side with international brands. The facades and rooms of the hotel, designed in noble black and white colors, instantly catch the eye with their simplicity. Compared to the gaudy opulence of its neighboring buildings, which make up an architectural portrait of historic Paris, Le Burgundy looks too simple, but has a fresh feel. However, this external prostate has never prevented the hotel from maintaining its five-star status.
Rooms with high ceilings and suites are ready to receive guests. In addition, the hotel has a restaurant serving national French cuisine. This establishment has a Michelin star, which is more than enough to describe this restaurant. In addition, the hotel has its own patisserie, which is open only for guests of Le Burgundy – sweet masterpieces from old cookbooks can be tasted while relaxing in the winter garden, fragrant with floral aromas. The local spa has an excellent reputation and is partnered with Sothys, a company with an international reputation. Guests can visit the fitness centre, swim in the indoor pool or relax in the hammam. Service at the hotel takes place, including in Russian.
Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysees 5*
This truly legendary Parisian hotel was built back in 1914 and is a real gem of the Champs Elysees – a crowded highway that is always on fire. The hotel is located in the so-called golden triangle, the edges of which are closed by the Champs-Elysées, Avenue François I and Avenue Montaigne. This magnificent building offers colorful views of the local classical buildings and terraces. Divas such as Marlene Dietrich or Edith Piaf have repeatedly stayed at Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysees, who were impressed by the privacy and atmosphere of this place. At the moment the hotel complex has 110 apartments.
Business people do not have to look for additional rooms for potential meetings or conferences – Fraser Suites Le Claridge Champs-Elysees will provide everything you need. A rich buffet breakfast is served here daily, and it is worth stepping outside and hundreds of restaurants and cafes offering dishes from literally all cuisines of the world, inviting you to open their doors. There is also a fitness center on site. Service is provided in a number of Asian languages, as well as French, Spanish, Italian and English.
Paris is able to charm – it is true, the selection of excursion programs and likely fellow travelers – all this is really important, and anxiety about the place of residence will overshadow the days already filled with fuss and slight panic immediately upon arrival. The presence of four stars in the name of the hotel can guarantee a fairly high level of service and the condition of the rooms, although it is with hotels of this category that you should be more careful: their level is too contrasting. Some of them gravitate more towards five-star giants, while others require the same costs, but at reduced standards. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to the current rating and the most “fresh” reviews of the guests themselves.
Royal Garden Champs Elysees 4*
Seven minutes leisurely stroll from the Champs-Elysées or the famous Arc de Triomphe that dominates the square, and you can find yourself in a cool lobby of a building lined with light gray tiles and sparkling with a thousand polished glasses, on which warm reflections are scattered – this hotel has its own calm and refreshing character. Soundproof rooms, well-resolved technical side of the issue and decoration in various colors – each guest can choose a room to his liking.
Two breakfast options: continental or buffet. The latter is served in the hall, whose ceiling is a huge glass dome. This room belongs to a local restaurant whose chef tries not to limit himself to only one cuisine option and is in constant search, preparing masterpieces based on seasonal products. The Piano Bar, which is also located on site, has a strikingly different atmosphere – here you can dine or dine noisily, enjoying wines, live music and a real magic show.
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Mercure Paris Opera Louvre 4 *
The hotel is located in an old mansion, whose construction took place in the middle of the nineteenth century. The luxurious building, made in the style of high French classicism, is literally permeated with the spirit of historicism. After a series of renovations, not only the facade of the hotel evokes strong associations with the luxurious residences of local aristocrats, but also the interior: 106 rooms have an elegant design, which is dominated by warm colors, while natural wood furniture and antique decor elements perfectly complement the image.
On the territory there is a small conference room, as well as a business center. The local restaurant occupies a building dating back to the eighteenth century. It serves national cuisine, as well as a daily breakfast buffet. In the local bar, you can enjoy numerous snacks and alcohol of noble brands.
Hotel Chaplain Paris Left Bank 4*
It is located a couple of minutes from one of the most recognizable tourist “beacons” of Paris – the Luxembourg Gardens. The unremarkable snow-white building practically merges with its surroundings, turning into just another architectural stroke on the cultural canvas of Paris, but this external simplicity is deceptive. Most of the hotel guests literally fall in love with its interiors. Which, however, is by no means surprising, because each issue is nothing but an independent art project.
The decoration and numerous design details are in harmony with the reproductions of famous paintings that adorn the space above the bed, but the canvases are presented in a “stripped down” version – the designer wished to leave only smiles. Guests of the hotel can enjoy excellent coffee and a continental breakfast, which, if desired, can be served in the patio, literally immersed in flowers, or in the classic dining room. The hotel staff is fluent in English, French and Spanish.
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A short stay in Paris is the most expensive, because in one day you need to see, touch and feel everything, and therefore for these two or three days you can afford a small sip of luxury in a five-star establishment. However, a longer trip to this city is based on completely different requirements, and three-star hotels in the French capital may well meet these requirements, offering a balanced service and pricing policy. The level of such hotels will be quite enough for those who will spend only hours of sleep in the room, because the days are usually more than busy.
Hotel Beauvoir 3*
This hotel has an amazing location. It lies within the triangle which is enclosed by Place Saint-Michel, the artists' quarter of Montparnasse and the Abbey of Saint-Germain. Guests of the hotel enjoy strolling through these historical and cultural parts of Paris, and often spend evenings in the Luxembourg Gardens, which is located near the hotel and traditionally attracts Sorbonne students, couples with children, as well as numerous tourists.
In addition, within the fifth arrondissement, where the hotel is located, is also located the Latin Quarter – the citadel of freedom and art. The hotel offers rooms of various categories, but one of the best is the suite, named after the famous author of the parable novel “The Old Man and the Sea” – Ernest Hemingway. This suite offers the most scenic view of the city. The hotel staff is equally fluent in English and French.
Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes 3*
Comfortably located on the picturesque banks of the Seine. A tall light building hides among dense greenery and is reflected in fragments of snow-white blocks in a calm river. The hotel is located a couple of minutes from the Austerlitz train station, and the famous Parisian Botanical Garden is nearby. The rooms have an original design, which is dominated by white. Every day, hotel guests gather in a spacious hall, which is located on the second floor, to have breakfast.
Breakfast is served in a classic buffet style, and there are small cafes and restaurants around where you can have a great time listening to live music and enjoying original French cuisine. The hotel has a special room for aerobics, as well as table tennis tables. Fans of cycling tours can rent a bike directly at the hotel. Service is provided in two languages: French and English.
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Hotel Minerve 3*
It is located in a historic building that was once the mansion of the notorious Baron Haussmann, just ten minutes from one of the most recognizable pillars of Paris – Notre Dame Cathedral on the Ile de la Cité. The hotel is located in the fifth arrondissement, the main tourist attraction of which is the Latin Quarter. Each hotel room is individually decorated. Some of them have a decidedly “rough” design, with bare masonry walls and exposed ceiling beams. At the same time, each room has its own bathroom and the most modern technical equipment.
Some of the rooms offer colorful views of the cultural center of Paris, while others look out onto a cozy courtyard, which in spring is filled with the scent of flowering. The hotel can order breakfast in bed, but does not have its own restaurant or dining room, which, however, is compensated by the presence of establishments of a similar profile in the vicinity. The hotel provides services in a number of European languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, as well as Polish and Romanian.
We also offer to consider hotels in the center of the capital of France 2 stars, which will also allow you to relax in comfort after long and exciting walks around the city.
Hоtel Baby 2*
The area of the Grands Boulevards, the Louvre and the notorious center of Georges Pompidou – it is in this atmosphere of art and history that this hotel is located. It is located in the second district, the main building of which is the Exchange. Near the hotel there is a descent to the metro, so the trip to literally any Parisian attraction will not cause difficulties. It has an original design – small windows are compensated by lamps of unusual shapes, wooden elements are combined with walls with exposed masonry, and snow-white bed linen successfully contrasts with red interior elements. The hotel has a shared kitchen with all necessary appliances and several stoves. The hotel staff is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Arabic.
Hotel Suez 2*
This hotel is most reminiscent of those traditional small hotels, images of which are often found in novels or on TV screens. It is located in the Latin Quarter, where art lovers in all its manifestations usually flock. Just a five-minute walk is the Luxembourg Gardens, where Sorbonne students often relax. All rooms are decorated in light colors: wooden furniture, soft blankets, paintings in thin frames – everything literally breathes warmth. Many rooms have small balconies where you can sit comfortably while ordering a continental breakfast and opening a fresh newspaper that still smells of printing ink. Service at the hotel is in French, English and Portuguese.
Use the services of kiwitaxi and at the airport, at the specified time, the driver will be waiting for you, help with luggage and promptly take you to the hotel. Several classes of cars are available – from economy to Minibus with 19 seats. The price is fixed and does not depend on the number of passengers and the address within Paris. Taxi from / to the airport is a convenient and comfortable way to get to the right place.
Paris is a city that not only makes no sense to write about – it is not worth it. Too many words to say, too much to be said. You start with traditional croissants against the backdrop of the flower markets of the Madeleine quarter, which Cortez depicted in colors, stumble on one of the Parisian boulevards, staring at Notre Dame, get lost in the next passage of the Louvre – Gioconda continues to smile, but after. Paris is different for everyone – a city with a thousand-year history, a city with its own character, a city that so carefully preserves the symbols and attributes of all eras that managed to touch it.
Gastronomic Paris is different – even more democratic and colorful. After all, we are not even talking about internationality – yes, almost all the cuisines of the world can be found here – we are talking about culinary continuity already at the level of the provinces, each of which is proud of its own culture. Eating out in Paris can be cheap, expensive, or even extremely expensive. But to laugh at onion soup or the notorious limbs of poor frogs, only those who find themselves in Paris itself have the right to plunge into its culinary environment.