10 Best Historical Hotels in Paris

The Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Haussmannian buildings… The city of Paris is a real open-air museum. What if you stayed in one of these monuments during your trip to the French capital? There are indeed many hotels in historic buildings in Paris. Often located in typical 19th century Parisian buildings, the best heritage hotels in Paris have chosen to focus on luxury service that combines historical charm and modernity. Staying in one of Paris’ fascinating historic hotels is undoubtedly an unforgettable experience for history and heritage enthusiasts. Discover now a selection of the 10 best historical hotels in Paris!

Le Meurice – Dorchester Collection

228, rue de Rivoli – 75001 Paris (France)

Founded in 1835 to welcome wealthy English tourists, Le Meurice is a true institution and one of the best historical hotels in Paris. This unmissable palace offers 160 refined rooms that perfectly illustrate French luxury: Louis XVI style décor, marble bathrooms… Located in front of the Tuileries Gardens, in the heart of historic Paris, the palace has been the setting for several films, such as Midgnight in Paris and Paris is Burning, and has welcomed many artists such as Salvador Dali Famous for its two gourmet restaurants, Le Dali and Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, the hotel offers excellent service and numerous spa services, fun for children, free Wi-Fi… Count on about €1,500 for one night.
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Hotel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées

10, rue de Ponthieu – 75008 Paris (France)

The Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées hotel is emblematic of the 1920s with its elegant Art Deco façade. Its recently renovated interior decoration seems to pay tribute to this period: Art Deco canopy, pewter radiator cover… Also decorated in a Art Deco styleAll rooms are well-equipped with toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, courtesy tray, Wi-Fi connection, etc. Located just 5 minutes’ walk from the Champs-Élysées, this chic hotel also has a bar and wellness facilities, including an extraordinary 13-meter-long pool! Rates start at about 350 € per night.
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Da Vinci Hotel & Spa

25, rue des Saints Pères – 75006 Paris (France)

With 24 rooms, this small 4-star hotel in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district offers a warm and charming setting. Its original decoration, entirely renovated, plunges you into the heart of the Renaissance for about 400 € a night. In one of the rooms on the top floor, a nod is given to the most famous painting in the world: the Mona Lisa. It was in this room that in 1911, the thief Vincenzo Peruggia and his famous booty hid for a few days… Equipped with a terrace, the Da Vinci hotel also has a bar and offers various services: free Wi-Fi connection, breakfast, access to the spa and the swimming pool for an extra charge…
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Régina Louvre Hotel

2, place des Pyramides – 75001 Paris (France)

Housed in a magnificent Second Empire building in the heart of Paris, the Regina Hotel opened its doors in 1900 on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition. This 5-star Art Nouveau hotel has 99 rooms, some with breathtaking views of the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Gardens and the Eiffel Tower. Recently renovated, the Regina Hotel offers many services: free Wi-Fi, parking service, room service… It has an English bar with a wide selection of teas, pastries and whiskies, a restaurant and a spa. For one night, count about 600 €.
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Hotel Louison

105, rue de Vaugirard – 75006 Paris (France)

This confidential address between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montparnasse is full of history. In the 17th century, it was in this house that the illegitimate children of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan were raised. The Hotel Louison now offers 42 rooms with personalized decoration and a warm atmosphere, with rates starting at €150 per night. Parquet flooring, woodwork, contemporary designer furniture, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi…, mixing tradition and modernity, this jewel among the charming hotels in Paris offers calm, comfort and quality of welcome. Hotel Louison also houses a restaurant, Bocaux de Louison, and serves a delicious buffet breakfast with pastries and breads from a traditional bakery.
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Brighton Hotel – Esprit de France

218, rue de Rivoli – 75001 Paris (France)

Located on the famous Rue de Rivoli, the Brighton Hotel was built in the 19th century by Lord Egerton to accommodate British guests on the “Grand Tour”. From this period, the hotel preserves a mosaic on the floor in front of the entrance, marble columns and antique mirrors. Each room at the Brighton combines the charm of a typical Parisian decoration with modern comforts: coffee machine, free toiletries, television, Wi-Fi, air conditioning… Some of them offer a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower or the Tuileries Gardens. The price of a night starts at 450 €.
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InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel

2, rue Scribe – 75009 Paris (France)

Since its inauguration in 1862 opposite the Opéra Garnier, the Grand Hotel Paris has been the place to be seen. Welcoming kings and queens, the hotel and its famous Café de la Paix became a crossroads of artistic life. We meet Victor Hugo, Émile Zola, then Marlene Dietrich and Josephine Baker in the Roaring Twenties. Today, the 5-star hotel has 470 rooms richly decorated in the spirit of the Second Empire and equipped with modern facilities: satellite television, internet connection … The InterContinental hotel has two restaurants, La Verrière and Le Café de la Paix, and a wellness club with sauna, massage and thalassotherapy services. You can spend the night there for about 650 €.
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Hotel Molitor Paris – MGallery Collection

13, rue Nungesser et Coli – 75016 Paris (France)

If you are looking for an atypical accommodation in Paris, the Molitor hotel is made for you! Successively a fashionable Art Deco pool, then a temple to the underground scene, Molitor reopened in 2014 as a hotel. Combining luxury and urban art, it is one of the most fascinating historical hotels in Paris. Located just a stone’s throw from the Parc des Princes and the Roland Garros stadium, this 5-star hotel has 124 rooms with a refined decor, but extremely well equipped: iPod docking station, coffee machine, free luxury toiletries… The strengths of the Molitor hotel? Its rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower, its two restaurants, its Street Art exhibitions, its spa and of course its two swimming pools! Rates start at 450 € per night.
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Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera

1, rue Scribe – 75009 Paris (France)

Built in 1861, just a stone’s throw from the Opera House, the Sofitel Le Scribe hotel has long been a meeting place for the Parisian elite. Former headquarters of the prestigious Jockey Club, it was the site of the very first Lumière brothers’ cinema projection in 1895. Today, this 5-star hotel with thetypical atmosphere of a Haussmannian building offers renovated accommodations available from around €700, comfortable and well-equipped: minibar, bathrobes, slippers, luxury toiletries … The hotel also has a gym, a spa, a library, valet parking and a romantic and contemporary restaurant.
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Hotel Maison Colbert Meliá Collection

7, rue de l’Hôtel Colbert – 75005 Paris (France)

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, 500 meters from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Maison Colbert hotel is the former residence of the famous philosopher Simone de Beauvoir. Installed in a 16th century building A listed historic monument, this charming hotel offers quiet, bright rooms from €450, free Wi-Fi, a full international breakfast, a meeting room in a lovely vaulted cellar, and French cuisine and cocktails at Café Clotilde.
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