Paris: the most beautiful hotels on the Champs-Élysées

1. Monsieur George Hôtel & Spa, a design oasis a stone's throw from the Champs

Nestled in discreet Rue Washington, just a few meters from the Champs-Élysées, Monsieur George is a popular address for those seeking calm and refinement in the heart of Paris. This confidential five-star establishment boasts a bold aesthetic designed by Anouska Hempel, a former actress turned internationally renowned interior designer. In an elegantly theatrical setting, the hotel's universe is hushed and sensual: black marble, lacquered wood, airy sheers, golden lights and deep tones combine in subtle harmony. The 46 rooms, each different from the next, invite you to take an immobile journey, with their nods to Moroccan riads, Japanese Zen houses or English clubs. Some have balconies overlooking the rooftops of Paris.

The experience continues in the communal areas, notably in the Galanga restaurant, located on the first floor and extended by a delightful patio. This secret garden, lined with greenery, becomes one of the restaurant's major assets in fine weather. The Asian-inspired menu offers light, sophisticated and fragrant cuisine, combining fresh ingredients, delicate sauces and masterful cooking. Ideal for a business lunch close to the Champs-Elysées or a more confidential dinner in a peaceful setting.

Finally, the Spa by Lymfea, dug into the hotel's cellars, offers a rare experience in Paris: body and mind care in a place that's both raw and intimate. Hammam, energy treatments, customized massages and natural products with powerful active ingredients make up a holistic menu designed to reconnect discerning travelers with their inner energy. An address of choice for those wishing to combine refinement, discretion and well-being just a stone's throw from the world's most beautiful avenue.

Monsieur George Hôtel & Spa
17 rue Washington, 75008 Paris
monsieurgeorge.com

2. Hotel Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées | The only 5-star hotel directly on the Champs-Élysées

Located at number 70 on the sunny side of the world's most beautiful avenue, the Marriott Champs-Élysées is a luxury establishment in the 8th arrondissement. With its Haussmann-style façade, the five-star hotel hides an immense atrium beneath a glass dome. This architectural masterpiece features a marble floor and a lounge with blue armchairs at its center, where the reception's wooden counters are nestled between handsome stone columns. This timeless chic is the common thread running through the 192 rooms and suites, redesigned in 2009, with herringbone parquet flooring and marble bathrooms. Every piece of furniture and object is in its place in these spaces, free from unnecessary frills. The balconies of certain keys offer unbeatable views of the capital, where you can admire the Eiffel Tower and Parisian rooftops. All rooms overlooking the Champs-Élysées were renovated last year by architectural firm Muza Lab, paying homage to the famous Parisian fashion houses. Contemporary luxury is reflected in objects inspired by crochet and the art of couture, with high studded leather headboards, sleek solid-colored cushions and Italian marble bathrooms sublimated by a sophisticated gray palette.

Which room to book? The Royal Atrium suite overlooks the glass roof of the entrance hall and is bathed in natural light, magnified by the cupola. And what a pleasure it is to brunch at the buffet, which offers savoury dishes, a fine selection of homemade pastries and, to our delight, a corner of pasta cooked directly in a wheel of Parmesan cheese. And let's not forget the opening of the verdant new Cira terrace, a jewel in the heart of the Champs-Elysées, combining Parisian elegance and Mediterranean charm, led by chef Vincent Abi Rached and pastry chef Valentin Langlais, who offer dishes to share and dishes between land and sea.

What we like the most? the interior courtyard with terrace, where you can enjoy lunch away from the hustle and bustle of Paris's busiest avenue.

Hôtel Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées
From €400 per night.
70 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris

3. Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe

The pitch? In a quiet, intimate street in the heart of Paris nestles the magnificent Haussmann building that houses the Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe. Just a stone's throw from the historic monument of the same name, this 5-star hotel masters all the codes of Parisian luxury, with its sobriety, exacting standards and elegance. Close to the capital's finest points of interest and one of the world's most beautiful avenues, the Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe is the ideal place for a top-of-the-range leisure and cultural stay.

The rooms? The ivory and beige cameos in each of the hotel's rooms and suites make them look like sumptuous cocoons. As if in a jewel box, guests enjoy both a unique view over the rooftops of Paris and a meticulously designed interior by the iconic interior designer, Andrée Putman. The Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe also boasts a number of magnificent apartments, allowing families to enjoy a private stay of up to 77m2.

The little extra? Les Cocottes, of course, the must-try restaurant of the chef who is just as much a must-try: Christian Constant. In a wood-panelled, contemporary setting, the chef from the South-West of France offers a cuisine that's true to who he is and what he loves, between generosity and authenticity. Each dish celebrates the French terroir he loves so much, but with a touch of modernity that only great chefs of his standing have the secret to. Particular mention should be made of the “Chou farci au homard” and the “Mont blanc à la crème de marron”, both of which leave no one indifferent.

Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe
From €470 per night
14 Rue Beaujon, 75008 Paris

4. Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel | The iconic Concorde palace

Built in the 18th century to symbolize the power of Louis XV's kingdom, the Hôtel de Crillon sits proudly on the Place de la Concorde. Renovated in 2017, it harmoniously blends period style with state-of-the-art comfort, whether in its 124 rooms - including 36 suites and 10 signature suites - or in its hyper-chic spa, with walls covered in ceramics by Peter Lane in celadon and gold, and a “jewel” pool with 17,600 golden scales. The gastronomic offer is also particularly rich: the Brasserie d'Aumont, soon to be taken over by Top Chef jury member and three-star chef Paul Pairet, the starred gourmet restaurant L'Écrin, the bar Les Ambassadeurs - the bar's selection of champagnes is one of the most extensive in Paris - or tea time at the Jardin d'Hiver.

Favorite? The signature “Grands Appartements” suite, decorated by Karl Lagerfeld, where French art de vivre meets opulence.

Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
From €800 per night.
10 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris

5. Le Méridien Étoile

Not far from the world's most beautiful avenue, Le Méridien Étoile, part of the Marriott group, nestles opposite the Palais des Congrès de Paris. This 4-star hotel boasts a contemporary, artistic decor. In the lobby, the eye is immediately drawn to the immense modern chandelier made of three large suspended circles of light, and to the organic works of art adorning the walls. This is where you'll find the Méridien HUB, a space where travelers are invited to meet and exchange ideas.

In all, this hotel near the Champs-Élysées boasts no fewer than 1,025 rooms, including 22 suites designed by Jean-Philippe Nuel. Comfortable and elegant, adorned with refined wood furnishings, they feature exclusive “Le Méridien” beds and unobstructed light from adjacent buildings. A resolutely Parisian decor! On the upper floors, LM Club-stamped rooms reveal unlimited access to the LM Club Lounge, a space that opens onto the patio and offers breakfast and snacks throughout the day. The LM Café bar and LM Bistro restaurant complete the culinary offering. Not forgetting the legendary Jazz Club Étoile. Enjoy a drink or a French-influenced meal at one of the orchestrated concerts held several evenings a week. Romanticism guaranteed.

The plus? As with all Le Méridien establishments associated with cultural centers, this hotel has partnered with L'Arc de Triomphe to enhance its guests' stay. Guests with a Unlock Art room key will receive an invitation to visit this legendary landmark.

Le Méridien Étoile
81 Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 75017 Paris

6. Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées | The neighborhood's 4-star Art Deco hotel

hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées

This building, built in 1850 and modified in the 1920s with three additional floors and an elegant Art Deco facade whose period glass canopy has been preserved, underwent major renovation work in 2018. The interior design of the Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, transposes all the codes of the 1920s: marble floors and elegant green velvet armchairs in the lobby, a play of mirrors on the walls, an impressive library recounting the history of Paris... As for the 36 rooms, they all boast a unique design: striped wallpaper, dotted with portholes, drawing their inspiration from the aesthetics of transatlantic ocean liner cabins, for one. Another looks like a refined boudoir, with precious fabrics and prints taken from erotic illustrations of the 1920s. The basement of the 4-star hotel features a wellness area with a 13-metre swimming pool, a traditional hammam and deckchairs.

Good to know?  the "kid-friendly"dimension, with family-friendly rooms, a welcome pack for children and a babysitting service.

Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées
From €250 per night.
10 Rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris

7. La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa | The most confidential of Parisian palaces

Formerly the residence of the Duc de Morny, La Réserve Paris - a cousin of the establishments of the same name in Geneva, Ramatuelle and Zurich - boasts the elegance of a French house, from the lounge with its upholstered sofas and Second Empire decor, which acts as a lobby, to the corridors with wood panelling underneath, in the style of Cordoba leather. The Grand Palais is just a stone's throw away, and its glass roof can be seen from any of the 40 rooms and suites redecorated by Jacques Garcia with noble fabrics and stylish furnishings. The smallest of the twelve Parisian palaces also boasts a confidential bonbonnière smoking room overlooking a small tree-lined courtyard, a spa with a 16-metre swimming pool and hammam, the Le Gaspard bar with double terrace and two restaurants with chef Jérôme Banctel at the piano: Le Gabriel, 2 Michelin macaroons, and La Pagode de Cos, the hotel's second table offering a wonderful introduction to Jérôme Banctel's cuisine.

Favorite? My library, with 3,000 books arranged on dark wooden shelves, in an intimate atmosphere with mirrors, soft sofas and subtly subdued lighting.

La Réserve Paris Hôtel & Spa
From €850 per night.
42 Avenue Gabriel, 75008 Paris

8. citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées | Affordable luxury on the Champs-Élysées

After the Gare de Lyon, Roissy-CDG airport and La Défense, the Dutch citizenM brand, a pioneer in the new-generation (business) hotel sector, is continuing its expansion in France with the opening in September 2021 of a fourth establishment at 128 rue la Boétie, less than 50 meters from the Champs-Élysées and Galeries Lafayette, inaugurated in 2019. The “affordable luxury” model imagined by the brand remains unchanged: offering high-end services at affordable prices. The hotel's colorful contemporary design features, as always, an oversized lobby imagined as a grand salon, a 24-hour hybrid “grocery store”, 151 rooms and a rooftop. Finally, citizenM pampers its business clientele with its “Global Passport”, a subscription offer enabling companies and their employees to live in any citizenM in the world - New York, London, Copenhagen, etc. - changing at will. - and change at will.

Favorite? CitizenM's must-haves: rooms with super-comfortable king-size beds, free VOD and the “MoodPad” for electronically controlling light, temperature, volume...

CitizenM Champs-Élysées
From 170€ per night.
128 Rue de la Boétie, 75008 Paris

9. Hôtel Lancaster Paris | An oasis of serenity a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées

A stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, this luxury hotel, renovated in 2020 by Studio Jean-Philippe Nuel (Molitor, Cinq Codet, InterContinental Marseille and Lyon, Sofitel Rome...), boasts a unique 1900s architecture, with an elegant blend of classic and modern. The rooms and suites, decorated in luxurious fabrics, are grouped around a central Zen garden. At La Table du Lancaster, chef Sébastien Giroud brings sunshine to the plate with a regional theme for each month: Corsica in June, the South of France in July and August. You can also enjoy a drink in the Marlène bar, whose Art Deco atmosphere is underlined by the half-moon bar and majestic glass ceiling.

Favorite? The Patio, hidden behind the bar, a lush, unsuspected terrace with seating for 30, offering a moment of tranquility, lulled by the sound of the fountain.

Hôtel Lancaster Paris
From 375€ per night.
7 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris

10. Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris | The grand hotel by Barrière

With a name famous the world over, Le Fouquet's Paris is the last great Parisian luxury hotel still owned by a French family. The 101 elegant rooms and suites redecorated in 2017 by Jacques Garcia - just like the rest of the hotel - offer, in some cases, breathtaking views of the Arc de Triomphe. The restaurant offer includes the legendary eponymous brasserie, whose menu is designed by three-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire, and the unexpected Le Joy, which was completely renovated in 2019 and offers a 100% "Made in France" menu featuring the expertise of French producers. Finally, this legendary venue promises a cocoon of serenity in the heart of Paris in its magnificent spa Diane Barrière and its large swimming pool, the largest in the Champs-Élysées district.

What we like the most? the rooftop Le Marta for a trendy Parisian experience, and the garden, a haven of peace just a stone's throw from the bustle of the Champs-Élysées.

Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet's Paris
From €700 per night.
46 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris

11. Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris | The Parisian palace redesigned by Philippe Starck

This legendary luxury hotel, opened in 1928, was completely redesigned by Philippe Starck in 2010, unveiling a brand-new décor after several years of extensive work. While retaining the spirit of the place - black bricks, colorful stained-glass windows, "mirror finish" staircase with multiple chandeliers - the star of the design played the modernity card to rejuvenate the clientele. Art and culture have pride of place here, with a contemporary art gallery, an art bookshop and an Art Concierge service. And a collection of 300 works of art throughout the palace, including 85 rooms, 61 suites and 3 presidential suites. In addition, there are two restaurants offering contemporary, cosmopolitan gastronomy: Matsuhisa Paris by the famous Japanese chef Nobu and Il Carpaccio, a renowned Italian restaurant awarded a Michelin star. As for the Bar Long, a tribute to its namesake at Singapore's legendary Raffles, it's the place to be to sip a cocktail before or after dinner. Finally, the My Blend by Clarins spa, a veritable paradise of over 1,500 m² of immaculate white décor, boasts a 23-metre-long pool, one of the largest hotel pools in the capital.

What we like the most? Le Royal Monceau is the only one to boast a 99-seat private screening room, with equipment worthy of the finest cinemas and extraordinarily soft armchairs, so you can forget Netflix and rediscover your love of the 7th Art.

Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
From €825 per night.
37 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris