Twinkling lights, decadent food and world-class wines—it’s easy to see why Paris gets its fame for being the city of love. The whimsical city has been the backdrop of countless movies, stories and songs and with its cobblestoned streets, intimate restaurants and bars and ornate facades, you’re bound to fall in love all over again as you explore the dreamy ambiance of Paris.
From boutique hideaways to majestic 5-star suites, here are 13 of the most romantic hotels in Paris.
Maison Proust
26 Rue de Picardie, 75003 Paris
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This boutique hotel in the heart of the trendy Marais neighbourhood was named after literary legend Marcel Proust and is a must-visit for travellers who appreciate beauty, art and history. Inside the restored six story townhouse, you’ll find a theatrically plush bar decked out with smoky blue banquettes, antique mirrors and crystal chandeliers. Behind velvet draped curtains, you’ll find the second salon featuring an original watercolour painting by Madeleine Lemaire and a starry sky dome ceiling with a gold leaf sun, inspired by the nearby Parisian Opera Garnier. It’s obligatory to admire the view with a glass of French champagne along with the library fitted out with 1,200 rare leather-bound books. Each of the 23 rooms feature walls lined with patterned silk, shimmery curtains, golden door handles and leather-lined bathrooms complete with gold-thread monogrammed robes and towels. The dreamy water salon (spa and pool) is centred around a 10-metre heated pool with a steam room and sauna set within Arabian nights décor—think marble and twinkly laterns. The spa uses none other than La Mer products and is a place of true beauty.
Maison Souquet
10 Rue de Bruxelles, 75009 Paris
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This sultry 5-star hotel on a quiet street near the Moulin Rouge is consistently named one of the most romantic hotels in France. Formerly known as a ‘house of pleasure’ and run by Madame Souquet herself, the hotel is a modern take on a lavish boudoir. The stunning bar serves up cocktails worthy of its own visit where you can soak in the atmosphere of red velvet lounges, and a marble fireplace. The hotel has a spa that guests can book for private use throughout their stay. Above a 10-metre pool, you can take in the view of a fairy-like starry blue sky and steam any worries away in the hammam before your spa treatment. Each room is inspired by Chinese, Indian, Japanese or Napoleon styles, bearing the name of a famous courtesan (aka Nicole Kidman’s character in Moulin Rouge). Each style is unique – there’s a peacock motif for Rita, Chinese pagodas for Marguerite and floral scrolls for the Liane de Pougy suite.
L'Hôtel du Petit Moulin
29 Rue de Poitou, 75003 Paris
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This secret hotel is in the heart of the upper Marais and was once known as Paris’s oldest bakery. The façade was renovated in 1900 and was declared a historical monument – from the street, the building still resembles a traditional boulangerie. Legend has it that Victor Hugo (author of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame and Les Miserables) who lived in nearby Place des Vosges used to visit the bakery to get his daily baguette. All 17 rooms are bright and quirky with different themes and colours, designed by the famous fashion designer Christian Lacroix. There’s a unique and playful footprint in every room from giant flowered carpets, star-covered ceilings and zebra print wallpaper. Every room promises a whimsical surprise. Staying in the middle of this bohemian yet upscale area, you’ll be able to walk to some of the best cafes, galleries and boutiques.
Le Pavillon de la Reine
28 Place des Vosges, 75003 Paris
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There is no place more picturesque than Le Pavillon de la Reine. Located in an aristocratic mansion off the charming square of Place des Vosges, the ivy-covered building is enough to have you swooning at your loved one’s feet. The 17th century mansion sits in its own private courtyard and is grandeur at its finest. Marble fireplaces, hand painted portraits and soft furnishings give this hotel a level of comfort that will make your holiday the best one yet. Some of the rooms have a more traditional feel with original exposed beans and hand-picked antique pieces while some are more contemporary with bold colours and prints. The marble bathrooms with underfloor heating and massive bathtubs will be a definite highlight as will the spa complete with two treatment rooms, a fitness room, jacuzzi and hammam steam room. During your stay, you’ll want to experience a meal at the Michelin-starred restaurant and relax in the bar lounge over a drink or two with your significant other.
Le Meurice
228 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
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A modern day Versaille, Le Meurice is a total splurge worthy of a honeymoon, anniversary, or in our opinion, any occasion. Directly facing the Tuileries Garden and situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre, Le Meurice is walking distance to some of Paris’s most popular and historical attractions. Hotel guests have access to specialty trained butlers who can do everything from complimentary shoe shining to programming for kids and pets. Your list of things to do at the hotel is extensive. First up, after a long flight you’ll want to schedule a visit to Spa Valmont with its cool, modern aesthetic, hammam (Paris loves a steam room) and cutting-edge treatments. There’s no sleeping through breakfast here - celebrity pastry chef Cedric Grolet is behind the oven fresh madeleines and brioche cakes which can even be purchased later from the pastry boutique. Finally, in the spirit of tasting Paris’s finest delights, a meal at Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse should be a priority. The gastronomic gem is led by world-renowned French chef Alain Ducasse and sits in the middle of a seriously opulent and awe-inspiring dining room.
First Hotel
2 Bd Garibaldi, 75015 Paris
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This designer hotel just a stone’s throw away from the Eiffel Tower means you can book a room to look over the sparkling lights of the iron lady. What could be more romantic whilst in the city of lights? The sleek, monochrome rooms are total chic and ooze pure comfort and style. After days spent exploring, sleep in and order breakfast to your room. You’re going to want to eat as many fresh croissants as you can possibly fit in, laze in your pyjamas with a coffee or fresh juice and take in the panoramic views over Paris. When you’re ready, head on out to explore the sights of the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars gardens, just a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
Hotel Le Pradey
5 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001 Paris
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Tucked away on a tiny street near the Tuileries Garden, this elegant hotel showcases everything that is precious about the gorgeous city of Paris. Between the Louvre Museum and glamorous rue Saint Honore, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding attractions and sights, shops, restaurants, cafes and bakeries. The hotel is made up of 28 rooms, each of which are designed to be calm, charming and evoke a sense of wellbeing. Each room is a little different to the other but promises to have an unparalleled attention to detail. There’s 24-hour room service if you decide to snuggle instead of making it down to breakfast, but we recommend heading to the cellar-style dining room at least once to feast on seasonal fruits, vegetables, salads, cheese, cold meats, crunchy bread and fresh pastries.
Hotel Au Manoir
153 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
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The neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Pres is considered to be one of the most romantic in Paris with its location on the River Seine’s left bank, and access to all of the main attractions of Paris. Whilst there’s plenty going on, and lots of fabulous cafes and shops, it’s quiet enough to give visitors a reprieve from the hustle of Paris. Hotel Au Manoir takes up a prime spot on Boulevard St Germain, the most luxurious street in the neighbourhood. The boutique hotel promises a quintessential Parisian experience full of elegance, romance and charm. A traditional French breakfast is served in the lounge with large windows overlooking the garden or serene courtyard and includes freshly brewed coffee and deliciously fresh pastries.
Hôtel Adèle and Jules
2 Cité Rougemont, 75009 Paris
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This boutique hotel is all about style with its trendy and intimate elegance seen in every corner. Each level of the hotel is styled with a different gem-bright colour scheme and rooms are set across two identical low-rise 19th century buildings – one known as Adele, the other as Jules. The hotel is full of eclectic artworks and local flea-market finds that add to the character that makes this hotel so warm and inviting. There’s a super cool bar where you can grab a drink before heading out to dinner, or a night cap on your way up to your room, and if you feel so inclined as to run off one of the trip’s many croissants, there’s a fully equipped gym. You’ll feel totally relaxed at this romantic abode, yet close enough to visit the buzzing hub of the Grands Boulevards.
Hotel de la Tamise
4 Rue d’Alger, 75001 Paris
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This little boutique hotel is located in the Louvré-Saint Honoré district in central Paris on a peaceful street overlooking The Tuileries Gardens. Comprising 19 rooms varying in size, the hotel is a regular amongst those in the know thanks to its unbeatable location and front-row seat to Parisian life. Stained glass, cement tiles and original parquet flooring are paired with a subtly modern aesthetic that give this hotel its French sophistication. The food is as good as Parisian food gets with a hot and cold breakfast buffet of the finest French products like fresh fruit juices, Alain Milliat jams, pastries, aged cheeses, charcuterie and homemade muesli. You’d be forgiven for wanting to make this your new home. Later in the day, there’s a free afternoon tea where guests can savour a hot drink and a bite to eat whilst sharing their stories of Paris from the day. We simply can’t get enough of this homely and welcoming concept.
Hôtel Elysia Paris
35 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris
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In a world where romance is dead, you’ll find that really, it’s only a flight away. Or, more specifically, it’s at Hôtel Elysia. Boasting unmatched views of the Eiffel Tower and serene scenes of the River Siene, if you’re looking to rekindle the flame, here sits the perfect match. While you feel the love in the City of Lights, you and your beau can expect a five-star vacay in rooms adorned with weighty fabrics, elegant mouldings, and balconettes plucked right out of your favourite period romance (cough, cough Romen and Julliette). Rise and shine to a French-style breakfast of tea, freshly squeezed juice, and pastries, and come dinnertime, devour delicacies from a curated menu of French cuisine before heading to the bar for a nightcap or two (you’re in Paris; no rules apply). Where travel may take its toll in past, Hôtel Elysia’s dedicated wellness area will remedy just that. The fitness room caters to your sweaty sessions, while the wellness area will revitalise you with its energising baths, saunas, ice fountains, and sensory showers. If you prefer some privacy, book a personalised treatment in your very own room. And just like that, you’re ready for night two.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
25 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris
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La Réserve Paris
42 Av. Gabriel, 75008 Paris
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They say the Champs-Élysées is a busy street, but tucked away just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle—or should we say, hustle le bustle—sits La Réserve Paris, a hotel and spa offering guests a Parisian escape through a personal lens. While discreet in nature, boasting only 25 suites and 15 rooms, it’s abundant in luxury. The amenities mirror that of a high-society Parisian’s home where if only the walls could talk, it would be of late-night revels past. Think: a library of 3000-plus books reserved for guests and their friends, a smoking lounge boasting a 400-strong selection of cigars, a 16-metre indoor pool, and topping it off, personal wine cellars in the suites themselves. With every corner draped in rich fabrics, and marble fireplaces scattered here and there, it really is the life of luxury, and it only gets better when you hear about the restaurants. While feeling like royalty, you can wine and dine like one too at Le Réserve's Michelin three-starred restaurant, and its travel-inspired bar made for both intimate moments and friends’ gatherings alike. How do you say ‘enough said’ in French?
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