Where to Stay in Paris
Romantic hotels in Paris tend to fall into two broad categories, and the type that you choose will depend on your tastes as well as your budget. Many couple choose one of the superb small boutique hotels, tucked away in the quieter streets, and displaying stylish artistic interiors. If you have a little more to spend you could indulge in one of the classically luxurious hotels that Paris has to offer and make your girlfriend feel like a film star for a few days.
Modern Boutique Hotels in Paris
If you’re looking for a contemporary boutique hotel the Five Hotel is a modern masterpiece in a historic building in the Latin Quarter. It’s a small hotel, and each room has been individually designed to a particular concept.
Another great choice is a the arty Hôtel le A, set in a quiet street close to the Champs Élysées, whose nineteenth century facade hides a sleek modern, mostly white interior, that makes is the perfect location to display works of abstract art.
For many people the Île Saint-Louis is the most romantic part of Paris, and to be able to stay on the island is a real treat. The Hôtel du Jeu de Paune is another stylish boutique hotel with a sleek modern art inspired interior within a historic building.
Classically Luxurious Hotels in Paris
If you want the ultimate in luxury and service, the Four Seasons George V Hotel, located close to the Champs Élysées, is a very grand building, sympathetically restored and furnished. It has private terraces giving a fantastic view of Paris and the spa is well worth a visit.
Another luxurious option if you’re looking to splash out is the Paris Ritz, close to the Place de la Concorde. From the bar to the restaurants, the health club to the suites and rooms, the Ritz is steeped in an unmistakable old-world glamour.
Finally, the Hôtel de Crillon, the former residence of the Duc de Crillon, is a fabulous monument to classical Parisian style, and whether you choose a standard room, a suite, or an apartment, you are guaranteed complete indulgence. Relax in the winter garden, or retreat to your room to take advantage of your spectacular marble bathroom.
