The 10 Best Five-Star Hotels in Paris – The Preferred Selection

Paris invented the luxury hotel. Think of César Ritz and his groundbreaking hotel that opened in 1898. Or Hotel du Louvre, that received the first ever 5-star rating in 1887. Or step back in time even further, to 1771, when Charles-Augustin Meurice first opened his hotel, later moving Le Meurice to the Rue de Rivoli in 1835, where it is still found today.

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Our Top-Rated 5-Star Hotels

1. Hotel du Louvre… France's first 5-star hotel

2. Hotel Le Burgundy… Luxurious comfort in the heart of Paris

3. Le Cinq Codet… An overlooked gem near the Eiffel Tower

4. Hotel Lutetia… Luxury & tradition in Saint-Germ-de-Prés

The 5-Star Rating in France

Hotel du Louvre At the Hotel du Louvre

It didn't take the French government long to recognize the quality of these and other hotels, and to realize how important they were to visitors. The first top ratings were awarded in the 19th century, and today there are almost fifty five-star hotels in Paris. (That's in addition to the even more deluxe Palace hotels.) To help you choose, we've gone deep into the world of luxury hotels in the City of Light and present for your consideration a select handful of what we think are the best of the five-stars.

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Our Top-Rated 5-Star Hotels in Paris

1. Le Cinq Codet

Le Cinq Codet

This modern hotel stays true to its 1930s Art Moderne building with a stunning design by Jean-Philippe Nuel. Its not often that a new hotel shoots to the top of our Superb-Plus! list, but Le Cinq Codet did just that with large spaces, lots of light, and a 1930s-modern design that is perfection.

2. Le Burgundy

Le Burgundy

Le Burgundy is located in the center of things in Paris — in the 1st Arrondissement — and if it isn't on everyone's list of the best places to stay in Paris…well, it should be!

It's on a very quiet one-way street, the service is extraordinary, and we love all the silky fabrics and thick carpets. What's amazing is that, even though in the center of the city, the rooms are huge by Parisian standards. Did we mention the swimming pool?

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3. The All-New Hotel Lutetia

Hotel Lutetia

After a €200 million renovation, you can expect everything at this classic hotel to be fresh and updated to modern standards while still retaining the Art Deco charm of the original historic hotel. The rooms are now larger, the restaurants are revamped, and the spa is superb. Find out why you might want to stay in this luxurious hotel in Saint-Germain.

4. Hotel Lancaster Champs-Elysées

Hotel Lancaster

We say in our review that Hotel Lancaster exudes zen-like luxury, combining luxury styling with minimalism for a very relaxing atmosphere.

Rather small for a deluxe hotel, perhaps it's this that allows for the very personal service. For the best experience, consider the Marlene Dietrich Suite, named for the actress who lived there in the 1930s. You'll also find La Table du Lancaster, the hotel's restaurant that has earned a Michelin star.

5. Hotel du Louvre

Hotel du Louvre

The grande dame of luxurious5-Star hotels in Paris, the Hotel du Louvre was built in the 1850s, when Paris was expanding and blooming, and was anointed with five stars in 1887, the first hotel to hold that distinction.

Even today Hotel du Louvre retains its elegance and uncommon luxury. And the location? The hotel's name provides a clue to its amazing, central location. As in, The Louvre.

6. InterContinental Avenue Marceau

InterContinental Avenue Marceau

It's not often that we give a Superb rating to an InterContinental hotel, but the Paris Avenue Marceau breaks the corporate mold with a leading-edge design by a Philippe Starck compatriot.

But don't worry, comfort and downright luxury aren't compromised in the almost eccentric design. A very soothing space has been created, with lots of neutral tones combined with quirky details. The location is a quiet street radiating off the Etoile.

7. Hotel San Régis

Hotel San Régis

Housed in an historic 19th-century private mansion, the San Régis is certainly in the luxe part of Paris. It will be memorable staying in this quartier of tony houses near Champs-Elysées, Avenue Montaigne, and the Grand Palais. Rooms are enormous by Paris standards: even the basic rooms are 25 square meters. And, there's no skimping on the luxury here.

8. Hotel Napoleon Paris

Hotel Napoleon Paris

The history of the Hotel Napoleon is another piece of Paris legend. Wealthy Russian aristocrat, young Parisian girl, love in the 1920s. What better wedding present than a mansion in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris? Today that mansion, now the Hotel Napoleon, is owned by the same family and has recently been refreshed and upgraded to modern 5-star standards.

9. Hotel Alfred Sommier

Hotel Alfred Sommier

The same family that brought us the restored chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte has now opened a new 5-star luxury hotel in what was formerly their private mansion in Paris. A brand-new hotel of this calibre is rare in Paris and this one is full of luxury touches, tucked away in a private courtyard in the chic 8th Arrondissement.

10. Hotel de Nell

Hotel de Nell

On a quite street in the bustling 9th Arrondissement is the relatively new Hotel de Nell, a sophisticated five-star luxury hotel with an airy, clean design. The 19th-century Haussmannian building has been restored to its former glory while the renovated interior has all the current touches the modern traveler expects. In our review we rate Hotel de Nell as Superb.

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