Best Hotels in Paris: voted by the public

Asking for the top ten hotels in Paris is a bit like asking for the top ten chocolate shops in Switzerland – an impossible choice.

You could probably compile a comprehensive list of world class hotels just by strolling up the Champs Elysees. But look beyond the glamorous avenues and you will find a city brimming with accommodation options to satisfy the 14 million tourists who come to visit each year.

So what are the top ten hotels in Paris? We’ve already discovered Berlin’s best and Madrid’s most excellent. Now for the City of Lights.

Here are the top ten hotels in Paris as rated by tripadvisor reviews:

Jays Hotel
Located in the 16th Arrondissment, the 4-star Jays Hotel is the best reviewed hotel in Paris. It has achieved such status thanks to its unmatched location – just moments from the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triumph – its stunning interior and the panoramic views afforded from some of its rooms.

Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris
The 5-star Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris is located on the famous George V avenue, a few steps from the Champs Elysees. The building is actually classified as a Palace, giving just an idea of its stunning grandeur.

Hotel Luxembourg Parc
Situated in the 6th Arrondissment, on the south side of the River Seine, the Hotel Luxembourg Parc is close to the Jardin du Luxembourg, one of Paris’s finest parks. The hotel is an ideal base from which to explore some of the finest shopping opportunities in Paris, including the antique dealers of Rue de Verneuil.

Hotel Ares Eiffel
The boutique, 4-star Hotel Ares Eiffel is set in a beautiful Haussmannian building in a quiet street in the lively La Motte Piquet district opposite the Village Suisse antique market. As the name hints, this hotel is also close to the iconic Eiffel Tower.

Hotel Residence Foch
Located north east of the city centre in a residential district, the 3-star Hotel Residence Foch is just a few minutes from the impressive Congress Palace. The hotel is in a side street close to the route 1 & 2 metro links, making access to the city centre simple and efficient.

Hotel des Grands Hommes
Situated opposite the maudlin Pantheon building, and just a couple of minutes from the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Sorbonne, the 3-star Hotel des Grands Hommes is housed in a beautiful 18th century building.

Grand Hotel Francais
The 3-star Grand Hotel Francais is situated near the Bastille and the Marais District to the west of the city centre. The hotel is described as combining tradition and modernity and is ideal for young visitors looking for nightlife.

Hotel des Academies et des Arts
Located alongside the Jardin du Luxembourg, the boutique 3-star Hotel des Academies et des Arts overlooks the atmospheric and historic rue de Grand-Chaumiere.

Hotel de l’Abbaye Saint-Germain
Situated in the 6th Arrondissment, the secluded and discreet Hotel de l’Abbaye Saint-Germain which boasts a delightful courtyard garden and is described as being an ideal getaway after a hard day’s gallery hopping.

Hotel le Petit Paris
The chic, 4-star Hotel le Petit Paris is located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, between the Luxembourg Gardens and the Pantheon. The hotel boasts a traditional 17th-century exterior, but dip inside and you find an elegant, contemporary interior that opens out onto a delightful garden.