The Michelin Guide, famous for distributing stars to the best restaurants in the world, shook the hotel market by expanding its ratings to include accommodations as well, analyzing more than 5,000 hotels around the world in 120 countries. And you have already pointed out what are the best hotels in Paris.
Unlike the stars awarded to restaurants, the Michelin Guide gave keys to the best hotels in the world. To reach the final result, the evaluators made anonymous visits to the hotels and analyzed different criteria, such as the hotel itself, the interior design, comfort, maintenance and quality of service, cost-benefit and more.
The best hotels in Paris according to the Michelin Guide
In total, the Michelin Guide gave keys to 39 hotels in Paris. Nine of them won the top prize, another eight got two keys and 22 got one key, in addition to another 80 hotels being classified as “high quality stays”.
| Hotel | Classification | Note on Booking.com | Reservations |
| Maison Villeroy | 3 keys | 9.5 | Book here |
| La Reserve Paris | 3 keys | 9.6 | Book here |
| Saint James Paris | 3 keys | 9.1 | Book here |
| Le Meurice, Dorchester Collection | 3 keys | 9.2 | Book here |
| Le Bristol Paris | 3 keys | 9.3 | Book here |
| Four Seasons George V | 3 keys | 9.4 | Book here |
| Cheval Blanc Paris | 3 keys | 9.5 | Book here |
| Plaza Athénée | 3 keys | 9.1 | Book here |
| Ritz Paris | 3 keys | – | Book here |
| Nolinski Paris – Evok Collection | 2 keys | 9.0 | Book here |
| JK Place Paris | 2 keys | 9.4 | Book here |
| Lutetia | 2 keys | 9.1 | Book here |
| Hotel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel | 2 keys | 9.3 | Book here |
| Le Royal Monceau | 2 keys | 8.9 | Book here |
| Bulgari Hotel Paris | 2 keys | 9.6 | Book here |
| Shangri-La Hotel, Paris | 2 keys | 9.0 | Book here |
| The Peninsula Paris | 2 keys | 9.2 | Book here |
Below, we bring you the hotels in Paris that have won two and three keys in the Michelin Guide. You can see the full rankings at official site.
Hotels 3 keys
Check out the hotels in Paris classified with 3 keys, the Michelin Guide's highest honor.
Maison Villeroy
With just 11 rooms and suites, the Maison Villeroy offers, among other facilities and services, a butler service 24 hours a day. According to the Michelin Guide's assessment, this luxurious hotel “operates on a completely different level”. He continues: “All the suites have an almost presidential appearance and the rooms, despite being smaller, leave nothing to be desired in terms of comfort.”
We can say that Maison Villeroy is already an old acquaintance of the Guide, as one of its restaurants, Trente-Trois, won a star. If you intend to stay at the hotel, know that daily rates start at R$15,000.
Photos: Booking.com
La Reserve Paris
“The rooms and suites are extremely luxurious and would be considered spacious anywhere in the world, but by Paris standards they are majestic.” The description of La Reserve Paris made by the Michelin Guide sums up most of the accommodations we found in the French capital, with their small rooms. But it’s not just this “detail” that has placed La Réserve under three roofs. The good restaurants, the spa, the comfort, luxury and design of the hotel, a 19th century mansion located close to the Champs-Élysées, also helped.
We found daily rates starting at R$14,000. Are you in the mood? Book here!
Saint James Paris
A hotel with a starred restaurant, two-story spa, large rooms in a property that looks like a “country castle surrounded by walls and gardens”, as described by the Michelin Guide. This is the Saint James Paris, which also stands out for its elegant decor and breakfast served in the room. Daily rates from R$7,000.
Le Meurice, Dorchester Collection
O Le Meurice It has a nickname that already shows what it came for: the hotel of the kings. After all, it has hosted kings and queens from different countries – and from this alone we can see that it is not just any hotel.
“Le Meurice is a magical and serene place, where the refined splendors of 18th century architecture meet the most contemporary in comfort and elegance”, describes the Michelin Guide.
The hotel stands out for numerous reasons, such as its architecture, excellent services and restaurants, elegant and large rooms and much more.
For R$9,000, you can sleep one night in this luxurious hotel in Paris. Secure your reservation right now!
Le Bristol Paris
The view to the Eiffel Tower The rooftop pool is one of the hotel's many highlights. Le Bristolbut we can also mention the presence of works of art that were once in the Louvre. Or the good services and care provided by the employees. Or its elegant and spacious rooms. In other words: there is no shortage of reasons for him to have won three keys.
The Michelin Guide, in fact, gives a tip if you are thinking about staying there: “If possible, visit in spring, when the geranium flower boxes in the windows bloom and the large garden exudes the scent of magnolias”. Daily rates from 10 thousand. Make your reservation!
Four Seasons George V
Opened in 1928 on the Champs-Elysées avenue, the Four Seasons George V it has always welcomed stars and personalities, like Greta Garbo or the Beatles. According to the Michelin Guide, the hotel “is as Parisian as a profiterole”, referring to the famous French sweet.
The hotel has a large swimming pool (by Parisian standards), spa, great rooms and decor that impresses, from the hotel entrance to the rooms.
If you are willing to spend from R$11 thousand per night, book here.
Cheval Blanc Paris
Overlooking the Pont Neuf, the Cheval Blanc is a kind of boutique hotel in Paris, with modern design and 72 rooms. It features four restaurants, a swimming pool, a Dior spa and, for the over-the-top, a two-story suite with an exclusive pool. For R$11,000, you can spend a night there (in the “simplest” room, that is). What about?
Plaza Athénée
O Plaza Athénée is a Belle Époque hotel, combining 18th century elegance with Art Deco freshness. Despite still maintaining a classic style, the property brings some modern tones. Among several highlights, we cannot fail to mention the cuisine of renowned chef Alain Ducasse.
If you have any doubts about whether it's worth staying at the hotel, just look at the Michelin Guide's assessment: “Many famous hotels live off the reputation of past glories. Plaza Athénée is not one of them. If it had opened yesterday, its high standard of service and masterfully designed interior, not to mention one of Paris's premier restaurants, will secure its place at the top of any list of extraordinary luxury hotels.”
Do you want to meet him? All you need is R$11,000 to spend one night. Book now!
Ritz Paris
The Ritz hotel has always been synonymous with luxury, and has been that way since its construction, even though it has undergone renovations. “The rooms and suites remain classic, maintaining their emblematic tulip-shaped bedside lamps and the bells next to the bathtubs”, highlights the Michelin Guide.
The opulent Prestige Suites are named after the hotel's most famous guests and residents, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Frédéric Chopin and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Daily rates exceed R$14,000.
2 Key Hotels
Check out the hotels awarded with two keys in the Michelin Guide.
Nolinski Paris – Evok Collection
We reached the list of hotels with 2 keys in the Michelin Guide, and we already found rates that were a little more affordable, like the hotel Nolinski Paris – Evok Collection, starting at R$5,700 (still quite expensive, let's face it). With just 45 rooms, this is a new hotel in an old building (remember, we're in Paris!), so guests will find a mix of classic and modern. Book here
JK Place Paris
O JK Place Paris It is a boutique hotel with 29 rooms, which brings exclusivity and more personalized service to guests. All suites are filled with unique antique pieces and works of art and, in addition to luxurious accommodations, the hotel offers a spa, swimming pool and an Italian restaurant from the Casa Tua restaurant and hotel chain in Miami. For less than R$6,000, you can spend a night there. Make your reservation!
Lutetia
Built in 1910, the Hotel Lutetia It has maintained its aura and grandeur for more than a century. Those who stay there are enchanted by its decoration, services and activities (spa, pool and gym, for example), great rooms, good location and enviable cuisine. After all, not every hotel has a restaurant with a 3-star chef.
Guarantee your stay here. Daily rates from R$9,000 on Booking.com.
Hotel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
Located on Place de la Concorde, the Hotel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel has been synonymous with luxury hospitality since 1909, when it opened its doors. Its suites were designed by renowned artists, architects and designers, such as Karl Lagerfeld, which gives the place a tone of exclusivity. The hotel is also known for serving its guests well in its different bars and restaurants. And all of this has a price: from R$9,800!
Le Royal Monceau
The renovated hotel Le Royal Monceau It has maintained its pomp for decades, five minutes from the Arc de Triomphe. “The hotel is definitely an art gallery, and installation pieces take over the common spaces”, describes the Michelin Guide. Spa, cinema, gym, playground for children, great restaurants and comfortable rooms are some of the hotel's highlights.
Add R$8,000 for one night and make your reservation!
Bulgari Hotel Paris
Talking about the Bulgari brand is talking about luxury. And the hotel in Paris couldn't be any different. Wealthy tourists make a point of staying in one of the hotel's 76 rooms. Bulgari Hotel Paris, whose daily rates start at R$11,000. The two-story, 1,000-square-meter penthouse offers a 360° view of Paris (and the Eiffel Tower, obviously) and a private garden. At the spa, guests can enjoy the 25-meter swimming pool. The Bulgari Bar is the ideal meeting point for tourists and Parisians. Book here!
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris
Facing the River Seine and overlooking the Eiffel Tower, the Shangri-La Hotel It is in one of the most emblematic locations in Paris. The hotel is in the building that was the residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, so there is no shortage of history.
All rooms are very spacious, classic and have been recently renovated. The hotel's pool is located where the property's stables once stood, and guests can also dine at the hotel's two well-lauded restaurants.
Make your reservation from R$ 10 thousand.
The Peninsula Paris
The building where the The Penilsula Paris is located is a magnificent 19th century palace, located between the Arc de Triomphe and the Trocadero and which has been restored by hand by twenty experts. “The grandeur of its exterior fits perfectly with the grandeur of its interiors, whose sumptuousness absorbs state-of-the-art touches discreetly and elegantly,” says the Michelin Guide.
The hotel is so different and luxurious that, according to the Guide, it has a fleet of luxury sedans, such as a 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II, to take guests to Academia Península or for other excursions in the city and region. The hotel's wellness area is another highlight, with 1800 square meters, a 20-meter indoor pool with a floor-to-ceiling waterfall and numerous jacuzzis. The price of all this? From R$ 10.5 thousand. Book here!
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