TOP 10 LUXURY HOTELS IN FRANCE FOR SUMMER 2022
Have plans for summer vacation in France? We’ve collected one of the most luxurious hotels throughout France.
1. The Peninsula, Paris
Located just 400m from the Arc de Triomphe, it is the first European property of The Peninsula Hotels Group, which is widely acclaimed as one of the most exclusive hotel brands in the world. The hotel features a spa, a 22 m indoor pool and a rooftop restaurant with 360° views over Paris. The Kléber Terrace is one of the largest outdoor dining terraces in Paris.
This is a palace. What’s the cheapest you can spend a night at The Peninsula?
Hotel The Peninsula Paris
France, Paris
With the opening of the Peninsula Paris in August 2014, Hong Kong-level luxury entered the City of Light (albeit two years behind schedule). Some of France's most excellent artisans were hand-selected to complete the restoration of this late 19th-century classic Haussmanian edifice and transform it into a luxury hotel. This project took six years to complete. The 200 rooms and suites were created with your comfort in mind, making a restful night's sleep nearly guaranteed. Crisp bed linens, marble baths with mood lighting, and characteristic Peninsula technology, such as free high-speed wireless internet for all visitors, give each room an air of tranquillity and modernity.
The hotel is located at 19 Avenue Kléber in the center of Paris, close to the Arc de Triomphe and several of the world's most well-known landmarks, museums, and upscale shopping areas.
RATEPUNK HIGHLIGHT
The Peninsula Paris's French haute-cuisine restaurant, L'Oiseau Blanc, has been awarded two Michelin stars since 2022.
2. Hôtel Lutetia, Paris
The hotel was originally opened in 1910, and is The grandest luxury hotel on the Left Bank. The rooms face either Boulevard Raspail and Rue de Sèvres or the interior courtyard and glass roof of the St Germain restaurant.
Fun fact: the renovation that took place in 2018 cost $234-millions.
Hôtel Lutetia
France, Paris
About
⚡ A minute's walk from Sèvres-Babylone metro station, this grand hotel is 2 km from the Louvre and Notre-Dame cathedral.
⚡ Stylish rooms with art deco accents have flat-screens, Wi-Fi and minibars; most offer river views. Upgraded rooms add reading nooks, and suites feature sitting areas or living rooms, plus tea and coffeemakers; some add balconies and/or views of the Eiffel Tower. Room service is available 24/7, and kids age 10 and under stay at no cost.
⚡ There's an acclaimed brasserie, a refined cocktail bar and an elegant restaurant with open-air dining, as well as an outdoor pool, a spa and a gym. Parking is available for a fee.
Amenities
1 swimming pool | Non-smoking rooms | Restaurant | Spa and wellness center | Private parking | Wi-Fi available in all areas | Bar | Very good breakfast
3. Château Saint-Martin & Spa, Venice
The property dates back to 1115, and is a member of the prestigious Oetker Collection. The views of the blue Mediterranean Sea can be seen through the windows, so it’s a great option for romance & privacy seekers.
Must try: the gourmet Saint Martin, which features a terrace with panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast and an open kitchen.
Will a luxurious hotel in a smaller city be less expensive than the one in Paris…?
Château Saint-Martin & Spa
Italy, Venice
About
⚡ A 3-km drive from Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence, a church designed by Henri Matisse, this upscale seasonal hotel set in a hilltop chateau is 11.7 km from the Musée Renoir.
⚡ Plush rooms with country-chic decor and scenic views offer marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Suites have lounges and balconies/terraces, many with distant sea views; upgraded suites add extra bedrooms. Secluded 1- to 3-bedroom villas are also available (minimum-stay rules may apply).
⚡ Amenities include an oak-paneled bar, a fine-dining restaurant with a terrace, an outdoor grill and a posh spa, plus a pool, tennis courts and access to a private beach.
Amenities
1 swimming pool | Non-smoking rooms | Restaurant | Spa and wellness center | Private parking | Wi-Fi available in all areas | Bar | Very good breakfast
4. Les Bords De Mer, Marseille
This hotel is a 12 minute walk from the beach. Most rooms have a balcony and sea view, and the hotel's bar features a spacious terrace and a lounge. Modern interior and the views could not leave anyone doubting.
How much could these views cost?..
Les Bords De Mer
France, Marseille
About
⚡ Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this high-end hotel is 2 km from the hilltop Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, 3 km from the Marseille History Museum and 26 km from Marseille Provence
Airport.
⚡ Minimalist rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, sea views and flat-screen TVs, as well as minibars and safes. Some have balconies, sitting areas, outdoor showers and/or terraces. Room service is offered.
⚡ Amenities include a restaurant, a cafe and a wine cellar. A sleek spa offers massages, a sauna and a hammam, as well as an indoor pool and an exercise room. There's a rooftop terrace with a heated pool and a bar. Breakfast and parking are available.
Amenities
2 swimming pools | Non-smoking rooms | Restaurant | Spa and wellness center | Room service | Airport shuttle | Bar
5.Le Petit Nice Passedat, Marseille
The hotel boasts a 3-star Michelin restaurant with breathtaking sea views. It also features a bar, terrace and seawater outdoor pool. Décor of the rooms is bright and contemporary, and the rooms in the main villa have bold, minimalist frescos by Marseillais artist Gérard Traquandi.
Sea views & 3-star Michelin restaurant? Could Le Petit Nice Passedat be the most expensive one?..
Le Petit Nice Passedat
France, Marseille
About
⚡ Set in a seafront villa, this classy hotel is 2.8 km from the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and 2.9 km from the Old Port of Marseille.
⚡ The contemporary rooms and suites feature elegant decor, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms and suites also have private terraces with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
⚡ Amenities include an acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, a modern bar and a terrace with views of Planier lighthouse. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.
Amenities
1 swimming pool | Non-smoking rooms | Restaurant | Private parking | Beachfront | Wi-Fi available in all areas | Bar |
Very good breakfast
6. Shangri-La Paris
It was built in 1896, and is a former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte. Most of the rooms enjoy mesmerizing views of the Eiffel Tower and the River Seine. One of the must sees here: visit L’Abeille, the hotel’s French gastronomic restaurant that has 2 stars in the Michelin Guide. It’ll surely be a once in a lifetime experience.
We know you’re curious about the pricing...
Shangri-La Paris
France, Paris
The Shangri-La Paris was created in 1896 as the residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, the grandnephew of Napoleon. The hotel, which was renovated by famous architects Richard Martinet and Pierre-Yves Rochon, mixes a feeling of history and grandeur with chic comfort and service to offer a distinctively Parisian experience. The hotel's stunning views of the Eiffel Tower attest to its standing as one of Paris' finest hotels, and its convenient location in the 16th arrondissement puts the city's most well-known landmarks close at hand. The city is directly below the 101 rooms' old-world grandeur, meticulously decorated with fine artisans' work.
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The hotel's pool, one of the biggest in Paris, can relieve tired eyes and feet. The only Chinese restaurant in France with a Michelin star is Shang Palace. Don't miss out on a gastronomic adventure there.
7. Le Bristol, Paris
Next to Champs Elysées and La Madeleine Place, this Hotel offers a rooftop swimming pool with Eiffel Tower views and a 1,200 sqm garden. It boasts the award-winning Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie. Le Bristol Paris offers 2 gastronomic restaurants, the 3-Michelin star restaurant "Epicure" and the 1-Michelin star restaurant "114 Faubourg".
And for how much can you get this one?
8. Park Hyatt Vendôme, Paris
The hotel is next to Paris’ famous Place Vendôme and a 2-minute walk from the Opera Garnier. The rooms at Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme are decorated in an elegant style and include floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the street or courtyard. The hotel also features Le Pur’ - a gastronomic restaurant with 1 Michelin Star and an open kitchen.
Looks fancy, feels fancy, costs… also fancy?
9. La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa, Paris
Set in a 19th-century mansion, this luxury hotel is 5 minutes' walk from both Avenue des Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais museum complex. There's a posh acclaimed restaurant, and another that serves Japanese cuisine.
Yet another mansion… How much could La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa cost?
La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa
France, Paris
About
⚡ Set in a 19th-century mansion, this luxury hotel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest metro station, and 5 minutes' walk from both Avenue des Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais museum complex.
⚡ Featuring antiques and silk-clad walls, the elegant rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, plus personal butlers. They also have minibars and Nespresso machines, and some come with free-standing tubs. Suites add living rooms; airy upgraded suites include dining areas and balconies.
⚡ There's a posh acclaimed restaurant, and another that serves Japanese cuisine. Other amenities include a bar, a spa with an indoor pool, and a library.
Amenities
1 swimming pool | Non-smoking rooms | Restaurant | Spa and wellness center | Wi-Fi available in all areas | Room service | Tea/coffee maker in all rooms | Bar | Superb breakfast
10. Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat – Four Seasons, Nice
Located on 7 hectares of Mediterranean gardens, at the tip of captivating Cap-Ferrat, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat is awarded the status of a luxury Palace hotel and offers a 33 meters-long sea-water heated pool and panoramic sea views.
The hotel also features three restaurants, and an award-winning 750 m² spa center.
If we’d have to pay for the pool according to meters, this one would be the most expensive. Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, what are we paying for?
Grand Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
France, Nice
About
⚡ This luxury hotel set in a grand 1908 building overlooks the sea. It's 2.8 km from Paloma Beach and 17.4 km from Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur.
⚡ Posh rooms in the main building or in an annex have understated decor. All feature terraces, flat-screens, free Wi-Fi, and minibars; some have sea views. Suites add elegant lounges, while the 2-bedroom penthouse has a steam bath and hot tub.
Amenities
Sophisticated lounge bar | 3 restaurants | Outdoor infinity pool | Kids' club | Spa | Indoor pool | Sauna | Steam room | Fitness center
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