Best Luxury Hotels To Stay in Paris

This five-star hotel is located in the heart of Paris and a few quick steps from the Palais Garnier, Tuileries Gardens and the famed Galeries Lafayette department store. Chateau Voltaire is French fashion designer and Zadig & Voltaire's co-founder Thierry Gillier's first foray into the hotel industry. Spanning across three 16th, 17th and 18th century buildings, the location had a previous life as Zadig & Voltaire's HQ. Taking design cues to match the buildings' architecture from three different centuries, rooms range from featuring manor-style woodworks and earthy tones to velvet furnishings and seashell light fixtures.

Notorious for its celebrity crowd, bringing in the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, and the Beckhams to stay while in town, Hotel Costes is the place to "see-and-be-seen," especially during prominent events like Paris Fashion Week. Designed by world-renowned designers Jacques Garcia and Christian Liagre, the eclectic hotel gives the cabaret den theme a baroque-chic makeover. One of the most exclusive luxury hotels in Paris, its dimly-lit ambiance informs the hotel's romantic atmosphere.

Le Bristol has been a luxury staple for the famous and affluent. Opening in 1925 on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and known for its historic architecture, the hotel has been a familiar destination for those looking to be around the luxury shopping center of Paris, Place Vendôme. Each room is grand and the epitome of classic luxury, with each suite accompanied by its great chandeliers and views of the serene garden by Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Geometric lawns and fountains make the atmosphere, giving it a truly extravagant living experience.

Located in the affluent neighborhood of the 16th arrondissement, the Brach is the epitome of cool, mixed in with a bit of the bourgeois. The modern epicenter for wellness, culture, art and design, the romantic getaway is timeless and known for its eclecticism brought on by Philippe Starck's design vision. With a buzzy terrace bar for the fashionable and elite, the hotel's use of rosewood and leather gives visitors a warm welcome. The rooftop vegetable garden is known for its panoramic views of the city, including a direct view of the Eiffel Tower.

With 53 designer rooms and suites, the Hotel Bowmann is elegant and traditional. Centrally located in a not-too-crowded area, the hotel is considered one of the newer five-star establishments in Paris. While the building's exterior is quintessentially Hausmannian, the interiors are contrasted with shades of pale blush pinks and off-whites accented with hints of red and gold. Hotel patrons can unwind after a long day at the chic restaurant, which offers contemporary French cuisine.

108 rooms and suites, Le Castille is situated on the iconic luxury shopping street of Rue Cambon. The hotel is a stone's throw away from the Maison Chanel, an emblematic fashion destination in Paris. Those looking for a cozy yet elegant, classicism vibe that is reminiscent of Chanel's retro-chic aesthetic, will find the lavish hotel the perfect fit.

Located in an 18th-century mansion, the hotel is in a discreet location. Boasting 56 rooms, the prestigious and intimate hotel is filled with character. The contemporary design contrasts the traditional crowning and Renaissance-inspired art on the ceilings. Maison Delano is also home to La Chambre Bleue by Michelin Star Chef Dani García, who offers a French-Andalusian menu recognized globally.

A classic choice when visiting Paris and a multi-year award-winning hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel George V has been around since 1928. Grandeur in every which way the hotel is the first in Europe to feature five Michelin stars. Each room offers an elegant and modern style, catered to each individual's stay. The hotel also boasts its legendary 50,000 bottle cellar.

For the peak luxury experience, the Ritz is the pinnacle of French hospitality. Opened in 1898, staying at the hotel is akin to experiencing part of the city's history. The salons maintain the same atmosphere that takes visitors back in time to an era when women would meet friends without chaperones for five o'clock tea. If you're looking to live like a king, the Ritz has maintained its integrity throughout the centuries as one of the most opulent spots in the world.

SO/ Paris flies under the radar as it is located in between the unassuming neighborhoods of Bastille and the Marais. Retro-chic vibes take over the entire hotel, which is bursting with vibrant colors and a funky design. If you're looking for an unconventional, jaw-dropping, 360-degree view of the city, this is the hotel to stay at. A hit spot for the fashion crowd, the hotel is home to Bonnie, the restaurant-bar-nightclub on the top two floors. The hotel also gives art aficionados the chance to experience Olafur Eliasson's site-specific mirrored work.

Situated on the famous Avenue Montaigne, the hotel has been a fashion industry favorite for decades. Holding a special place in the fashion world, the hotel has been the source of inspiration for designer Christian Dior, who has named collections after it. The hotel has also been the backdrop for many pop-culture fashion moments, namely 'Sex and the City' and 'The Devil Wears Prada.' A classic in the hospitality world, the decor makes way for contemporary and futuristic influences that move with the times.

Beige and gold hues inform the 72 elegant rooms of the LVMH-owned hotel. Overlooking the Seine, 46 of those are suites and are known for their idyllic position to experience views from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower. Part of the Cheval Blanc experience includes the ability to experience the art deco brasserie on the seventh floor, where anyone who goes is there to be seen. Below ground, guests can enjoy the space, which is designed by Parisian couture house, Christian Dior.