5-star hotels in Paris: luxury in the city of love

Between the Louvre Museum of Fine Arts and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris sits the five-star Hôtel D’Aubusson in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. The 49 rooms, duplex rooms and junior suites in this Parisian city hotel are charming, have a modern French design and are somewhat flamboyant.

What travellers like about this little gem (or should I say “bijou”?) is that it truly is a peaceful oasis right in the middle of Paris. If the weather is nice, you can also enjoy a coffee in the courtyard and plan your next sightseeing stops. To make your visit even more relaxed, the hotel’s concierge service can help you make travel arrangements, book an in-room hairdressing or massage appointment or organise a babysitter for your little ones. What could be more romantic than an evening for two in the city of love?

As exceptional as Paris, fabulously picturesque and as beautiful as a painting is the Hôtel Maison Souquet. As soon as you step into this luxury hotel, you’ll be immediately captivated by the strangely enigmatic and almost mythical atmosphere. Every room here is a small work of art and deserves nothing but admiration (and an overnight stay!).

The culinary delights of the five-star hotel will also whisk you away to another world and bygone times. Sip almost forgotten cocktail creations like a rose aperitif, and sample the delicacies of the French cuisine that are served up here. In the unlikely event that you want to step outside this fairy tale world for a while, you are just a few minutes from the bohemian district of Montmartre, where you can continue to let yourself be inspired by a thousand other impressions.

In the 6th arrondissement on the Rive Gauche, you’ll soon discover how private and informal luxury can feel. The five-star Hotel Relais Christine is centuries old and places great emphasis on individuality. No wonder, as the hotel was once a private residence and has been able to preserve its intimate atmosphere to this day.

Like the rest of the hotel, each one of the 48 rooms has been decorated with great attention to detail and reflects the very distinct flair of Paris: the hotel spa is housed in an old 13th-century vault, the lobby boasts cosy and stylish seating areas, and the lively student district with its many bars and restaurants is just a short walk away.

It doesn’t get any more exclusive than this: the luxury hotel Marquis Faubourg Saint-Honoré, located in the deluxe shopping promenade of the same name in the Arrondissement de l’Élysée, has only 15 designer suites. If you check in here, you’ll spend the night in a boutique hotel like no other, designed by star architect and interior designer Michele Bönan.

All suites have their own dressing room, a Louis XVI style fireplace and a bathroom in Italian Carrara marble, and are equipped with state-of-the-art technical gadgets, of course. Immerse yourself in a world of the finest fabrics, elegant stucco and ivory details, and enjoy all the benefits of this excessive luxury experience, such as your very own library.

Is the couture what draws you to Paris? Then take a look at this five-star hotel in the 1st arrondissement in the heart of the French metropolis. The Castille Paris is located directly adjacent to the famous fashion house Maison Chanel.From here, you can conquer the luxury shopping promenade Rue du Faubourg de Saint-Honoré with fresh inspiration.

Just as stunning as the fashion in the shop windows are the 87 rooms and 21 suites in this Parisian luxury hotel. The patterns and materials, exquisite fabrics and colours have each been selected to suit the different wings of the building. In the Opéra wing, the interior design is more contemporary, while the Rivoli wing is dominated by the typical Parisian style of the 1930s.

Paris is not only known for being the city of love, but also for its tiny hotel rooms. But this is certainly not the case in Hotel Vernet, where even the smallest room type still offers 236 to 269 ft² of space. Prestige rooms span a generous 430 ft² and suites reach up to 1076 ft² with chic extras like mosaic tiles and marble bathrooms.

The restaurant of this luxury hotel is spectacular. Gustave Eiffel himself designed the gigantic glass dome that houses The V. Here, you can sample delicacies like roast pigeon with foie gras. Maybe you’d rather explore the restaurants around the 8th arrondissement? The Champs Élysées are just two minutes from your hotel and offer countless opportunities for shopping, feasting and strolling.

This five-star establishment in the 16th arrondissement is known across the whole country for one thing in particular: its large hotel pool. Yes, that’s right! When you check in to the luxury hotel Molitor Paris, you can go for a swim right in the middle of the French capital without even leaving the hotel.

In addition, the hotel is an exciting blend of modern colourful design, luxurious Art Deco style and offbeat street art. You’ll sleep particularly well in the 124 rooms and suites, as the hotel is located in the affluent and quiet arrondissement Passy. What’s more, it is the perfect starting point for walks through the Bois de Boulogne with its beautiful parks and free-roaming peacocks waiting to be admired. The perfect city trip to recharge your batteries.

The immediate surroundings of the five-star hotelLa Clef Tour Eiffel Paris are as romantic and enchanting as a neighbourhood can be. When you step out the door in the morning, you’ll be tempted to stroll the streets to one of the boulangeries or a small café. Here, you can enjoy a French breakfast with the obligatory croissant and look forward to visiting the Arc de Triomphe and, of course, the Eiffel Tower, which are only a 10- to 15-minute walk away.

Although this luxury hotel is kept mainly in Haussmann style, the interior features many contemporary design elements. City travellers will be particularly impressed with the friendly and attentive staff and the clean and spacious rooms.

It’s virtually impossible to find accommodation closer to the heart of Paris than the five-star hotel Nolinski, which awaits you in the Arrondissement du Louvre. In addition to its tasteful rooms and typical Parisian brasserie, it also boasts an unusual highlight.

Although you’ll probably primarily come here to see the city, you should still take some time to visit this exclusive and absolutely spectacular hotel spa. In addition to the many treatments and massages that you can book here, the swimming pool will also not fail to delight you. A mirror above the indoor pool makes your swimming experience seemingly endless, candles provide atmospheric lighting and a huge abstract landscape painting next to the water’s surface creates a very special ambiance.

In the 8th arrondissement, surrounded by the most prestigious shopping miles and spectacular sights, the luxury hotel Marignan Champs Elysées welcomes you. Before you dive into the Paris nightlife, take a moment to enjoy a drink in the LIMON hotel bar, which is ready to spoil you with sparkling cocktails and delicious snacks.

After a long day, you’ll be able to relax in one of 45 rooms of five different categories. The showpiece of this luxury hotel is without a doubt the Eiffel Terrace Suite on the seventh floor. As the name suggests, it boasts a large rooftop terrace and stunning views all the way to the Eiffel Tower.