The Parisian government has set up a “Distinction Palace” rating that ranks spectacular hotels even higher than the standard five-star system in Paris. These “Palace” hotels deliver a truly palace-like experience. Here are the top Palace hotel recommendations that will surpass all expectations for your stay in Paris:

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel  251 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1^st Arrondissement

Le Meurice 228 Rue de Rivoli, 1^st Arrondissement

Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme 5 Rue de la Paix, 2^nd Arrondissement

Royal Monceau Hotel 37 Avenue Hoche, 8^th Arrondissement

Four Seasons George V Hotel 31 Avenue George V, 8^th Arrondissement

Plaza Athenée 25 Avenue Montaigne, 8^th Arrondissement

Shangri-La Paris 10 Avenue d’lésa, 16^th Arrondissement

For more of a traditional stay in Paris that encompasses its charm, romance, and intimacy, consider booking your room at one of the fascinating boutique hotels. Layered in details portraying the beauty of French design, these boutique hotels are smaller than commercial hotels but full of unique allure to make your time in Paris even more magical. 

Hotel Chopin 22 Rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie, 4^th Arrondissement

Hotel Bourg Tibourg 19 Rue de Bourg Tibourg, 4^th Arrondissement

Artus Hotel 34 Rue de Buci, 6^th Arrondissement

Hotel Bel-Ami 7-11 Rue Saint-Benoît, 6^th Arrondissement

Hotel Beaumarchais 3 Rue Oberkampf, 11^th Arrondissement

Paris is the birthplace of the luxury hotel. Now, it is home to over fifty five-star hotels. History of the luxury hotel dates back to the 19^th century when the Hotel du Louvre was the very first to be crowned with a five-star ranking. A perfect unison of elegance and sophistication, these luxury five-star hotels will have you basking in perfection. 

Hotel Saint Marc 36 Rue Saint-Marc, 2^nd Arrondissement

Hotel Bellechasse 8 Rue de Bellechasse, 7^th Arrondissement

Le Bristol Paris 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, 8^th Arrondissement

Le Reserve Paris 42 Avenue Gabriel, 8^th Arrondissement

Maison Souquet 10 Rue de Bruxelles, 9^th Arrondissement

Saint James Paris 43 Avenue Bugeaux, 16^th Arrondissement