A warmly run Palace hotel in Paris — Le Bristol on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is the Oetker Collection property that palace hotels aspire to: three-Michelin-star restaurant Epicure, a rooftop pool, 190 rooms with notably generous dimensions, and a staff culture that is welcoming rather than formally correct. A strong choice among Palace hotels for families.
Why We Chose It
Le Bristol is the Palace hotel that Parisians themselves prefer — less famous than the Ritz, less institutional than the George V, and significantly more pleasant than both for guests who want warmth alongside luxury. The three-Michelin-star Epicure serves the finest classical French cuisine in the city. The pool on the sixth floor and the garden are exceptional. Room sizes are larger than at any other palace property. The hotel's longstanding cat Fa-Raon has his own dedicated following.
What Stands Out
- Oetker Collection
- Most family-welcoming Palace hotel in Paris
- Epicure — three Michelin stars
- Best classical French kitchen in the city
- Rooftop pool
- Garden
- Largest rooms of any Paris Palace