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1. Hôtel de Crillon
With one of the best locations in Paris, one of the best restaurants and one of the best reputations, the Crillon is for those who enjoy their comforts. From the marble lounge to the light and spacious rooms, the Crillon oozes class.
- 10 pl de la Concorde, 75008
- 01 44 71 15 00
- No disabled access
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.crillon.com
2. Four Seasons George V
Recently modernized to great effect, all the rooms have been upgraded, while retaining certain features like the panelled Bar Anglais. Fresh flowers fill the reception and the revamped restaurant, Le Cinq, has become one of "the" places to eat.
- 31 ave George V, 75008
- 01 49 52 70 00
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.fourseasons.com/paris
3. Hôtel Inter-Continental
A world away from the usual anonymity of chain hotels, being set in a 19th-century building designed by Charles Garnier, also responsible for the Paris Opéra. The original atmosphere has been retained, but the rooms offer everything you would expect from the name.
- 3 rue de Castiglione, 75001
- 01 44 77 11 11
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.interconti.com
4. Lotti
An intimate version of a grand hotel, with the atmosphere of a private club. Most rooms are spacious and well equipped, but it has resisted the thorough modernization that many of its rivals have undergone.
- 7 rue Castiglione, 75001
- 01 42 60 37 34
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- hotel.lotti@wanadoo.fr
5. Meurice
The sumptuous antique decor of the Meurice may not be original, but you would never know it. The fading hotel has been completely restored rather than just refurbished, creating spacious guest rooms and state-of-the-art facilities, while retaining a traditional feel. And the location could not be better.
- 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001
- 01 44 58 10 10
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.meuricehotel.com
6. Hôtel le Parc
The façade of this 1912 mansion conceals a beautiful flower-filled courtyard, while the interior decor beautifully combines the feel of the old with the design of the new. Superchef Alain Ducasse has his top restaurant, 59 Poincaré, right next door.
- 55 - 7 ave Raymond Poincaré 75016
- 01 44 05 66 66
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
7. Plaza Athénée
Surrounded by designer shops is this venerable but modernized hotel. Top chef Alain Ducasse has a restaurant within the hotel. Expect luxury.
- 25 ave Montaigne, 75008
- 01 53 67 66 65
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.plaza-athenee-paris.com
8. Hôtel Raphaël
One of the city's finest hotels. The antique decor is reflected in the rooms but they have been fully modernized in terms of facilities. Higher floors have stunning Parisian views.
- 17 ave Kleber, 75016
- 01 53 64 32 00
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.raphael-hotel.com
9. Ritz Hotel
The Ritz has never lost its glamour and still attracts visiting film stars, royalty and politicians. Antique furniture is backed up by every modern requirement.
- 15 pl Vendôme, 75001
- 01 43 16 30 30
- € € € € € (over € 350)*
- www.ritz.com
