In a beautiful 18th-century building, this discreet hotel is as close as you can get to the Palais Royal without actually being in it—which has its advantages: Cross the street first thing in the morning, and you will have the former royal gardens entirely to yourself. If that’s not romantic enough for you, romance oozes inside the hotel, where a Carita spa has a massage room for couples, and a chic bar draped in thick toile de jouy fabrics serves sexy-sounding cocktails like Lipstick (pink champagne, ginger, cranberry, and lemon) and Black Ruby (whiskey, cherry jam, and blackberry liqueur). If you’re celebrating in spring/summer, or just fancy a proper splurge, suite packages include private butler service and luxury picnics. Rooms are classic and elegant; some offer rooftop views of the Louvre from private balconies. Somewhat surprisingly for a 5-star establishment, the hotel’s lunch-only restaurant serves some of the most affordable and delicious menus near the Louvre—just 29€ for two courses or 38€ for three. Eat in at least once.
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Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal
4 rue de Valois, FR
Our Rating
Neighborhood
1st Arrondissement (Louvre & Île de la Cité)
Transportation
Métro: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre
Phone
01-42-96-15-35
Prices
380€–473€ double; 500€ and up suite
Amenities
Bar; concierge; laundry service; room service; kids playroom; spa; gym; free Wi-Fi
Units
68
Web site
Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal

Map
4 rue de Valois FR ParisNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.