As our dear pal would attest (though perhaps don't bring her up on your trip) there's nowhere quite like Paris. Food, fashion, art, wine, endless boulevards and cobbled lanes, stunning architecture and unrivalled café culture; the French capital has it all. But, whether you are a new visitor or an old regular, finding the right Parisian bolthole is a must.
So, from boutique enclaves and titans of old-school glamour to celeb-riddled spots and stunning new additions overlooking the Seine, here is our round-up of the finest hotels in Paris to make your time in the city of lights as special as possible. This old grand dame of Paris was first built in 1910 and has evolved through the decades from Art Nouveau grandeur to Art Deco cool. A refurbishment in 2018 brought the hotel – the only five-star luxury spot on the left bank – back to life, lovingly peeling back the layers to release its original personality.
The atmosphere now is classic elegance, with a thriving restaurant (yes, Sylvie went on a date here in Emily in Paris) and a gorgeous bar with frequent live music. The hotel's eternal charm is indicated by its name, Lutetia, the ancient name for the Gallic settlement that would later become Paris. , 45 Boulevard Raspail , Paris, 75006 There is, quite simply, nowhere in Paris quite like the Saint James.
This Relais & Chateaux gem doesn’t actually feel like a hotel at all. It is part-chateau, part family estate, nestled within a luxurious enclave in Paris’ exclusive 1.