679 Best Hotels in France

Discreet and contemporary sums up this seven-story town house steps from the hustle and bustle of the Champs-Élysées. Designer fabrics demonstrate an attention to aesthetic detail and comfort that will please even the most persnickety guests. Little in-room treats are a welcome touch, and the professional multilingual staff caters to all special requests. It's no surprise the hotel attracts an upscale clientele, as rooms and bathrooms are more than spacious, with higher floors boasting lovely city views. Le Bayadère restaurant serves top-notch French cuisine and offers around-the-clock room service. Head to the lower level with its ambient lighting and mirrors to enjoy the hammam, sauna, gym, and exclusive Relax Massage treatments in the spa.

Near the Opéra Garnier and some of the city's best department stores, this family-owned boutique hotel has lots of little extras that make it a great value. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi access, you are free to use the computer in the lobby lounge or help yourself to beverages and light snacks. The decor is contemporary with classic touches like exposed wooden beams and colorful wallpaper. Rooms have open closets and showers only (no tubs) in the bathroom to save space.

In a 250-year-old mansion just off Place Gutenberg, this boutique hotel has colorful, modernized rooms with charming highlights from the past. Little fifth-floor lofts reveal skylights and timbered ceilings, while air-conditioning allows you to close the windows if the street noise gets to be too much. The delightful breakfast room is inviting but sometimes a bit crowded, so consider an early start, or be prepared to wait for (or share) a table. The English-speaking staff is friendly, and the location is convenient.

About 50 paces from Notre-Dame and the Seine, this elegant hotel has identical, impeccable rooms with beige and rose linens and framed prints of architectural drawings. Street-side rooms get a bit of traffic noise, but views of the 15th-century Église St-Severin make up for it. The lobby has pleasing terra-cotta floor tiles, pale green walls, and a stone fireplace.

Although the rooms are rather snug, this modest city hotel is right around the corner from the Quai du Port and is a good value. The interior design is simple and sufficient, even the street-facing rooms are quiet, and the service is prompt and friendly. Ask for one of the fifth-floor rooms with tiny balconies overlooking the port—or the crow's nest "nuptiale" double with private rooftop terrace.

On the edge of the Old Town, this friendly and welcoming hotel has been run since 1948 by three generations of the Holzer family. While the building is old, the rooms are regularly modernized and spruced up.

Ethical, sustainable, "zero waste," and entirely focused on your well-being, this distinctive property with feng shui–correct rooms and "indulge and enjoy" as its motto has made quite a splash since its 2020 debut. Accommodations are a sybarite's dream of a monk's chamber—an oasis of calm with plenty of luxe touches: air purifier, yoga mat and stretching bar (instead of a TV), loose tea (aged pu-erh for connoisseurs), microfiltered water, and sumptuous organic skincare products. Treat yourself to one of the many yoga and wellness classes or a holistic therapy session. The excellent restaurant and bar are strictly "plant-based," a bit of a novelty in still meat-centric Paris, and there's a chic florist shop, too.

A bastion of modern luxury, this quiet hotel is Caen's go-to spot for stylish lodging and dining. Handsome, spacious rooms are decorated in jewel and earth tones and feature sleek, sparkling bathrooms; there's also an elegant, Michelin-star restaurant on-site. Be sure to check for special offers, which sometimes include exceptional dining experiences like cooking courses and private wine tastings.

This hotel is prized for its unbeatable location off tranquil Place du Marché Ste-Catherine, one of the city's lesser-known pedestrian squares, and for its gentler prices in an ever more costly neighborhood. The 17th-century building has been a simple hotel for more than a century, but a recent renovation imparted a clean, contemporary style to the small but functional rooms. Expect basic, comfortable accommodations and simple breakfasts. For more quiet request an upper floor. The welcoming staff is informal and happy to recount the history of this former market quartier.

A 17th-century Carmelite convent provides an intriguing backdrop for fashion designer Christian Lacroix's fantaisie interiors, which feature ultramodern color schemes, large (sometimes jarring) motifs, and furnishings in a jumble of periods and styles. The rooms go from a wildly imaginative style on the first floor to "exuberant Provençal style" on the second to a more restrained "monastic" style on the third. Many rooms overlook a quiet courtyard, and the downstairs spa and pool are a nice way to wind down from a day of touring—perhaps before your meal at Lou Marquès, the hotel's gastronomic restaurant. The hotel's central location on the main market street makes exploring Arles's famous Saturday marché a breeze.

The central location is the main draw of this simple hotel near the port, featuring air-conditioned rooms with tile floors and double-pane windows that help minimize street noise; rooms 316, 317, and 318 are the quietest. Room 214 has a charming marble chimney. 

The sole remnants of Metz’s 16th-century military citadel have been transformed into a chic hotel with airy architecture and modern rooms, many overlooking a leafy courtyard. Spacious and calm, it’s ideally situated between the train station and the Old Town.

With an enviable location on the main square (which is the setting for the town's Christmas market) and modern on-trend contemporary rooms (all equipped with air-conditioning), this four-star hotel ticks all the right boxes. It occupies the original site of a 17th-century auberge, although the present building dates from the 1960s. Upgraded rooms in the front (opt for the room with a balcony) offer pretty views of the square with the twin spires of the 19th-century church in the background. The Le Comptoir tearoom/café buzzes with locals and tourists alike, serving pastries, light snacks, and before-dinner drinks at tables on a street-side terrace.

This charming hotel, set in a 13th-century stone manor about a mile outside Sarlat, has emerged as a top choice in the area and a great way to avoid Sarlat's high-season madness. Large, comfortable rooms make nice use of the building's historic features while being totally updated with bright, colorful decor and large baths. The attractive grounds are graced with several pleasant outdoor terraces and a pool, a plus in warm weather. The excellent in-hotel restaurant—with an elegant dining room that features a roaring fire in winter—rivals many in the area.

Just behind Place d'Italie and a short stroll from both the Jardin des Plantes and Rue Mouffetard, La Manufacture's lesser-known location makes you feel like a vrai (real) Parisian. The lobby has oak floors, subtle lighting, a wooden bar, and a cozy breakfast room. Rooms are decorated in clean lines and natural colors; options include triples and eight sets of connecting rooms for families. The most expensive top-floor rooms are more spacious and have Eiffel Tower or Panthéon views.

This former prison, built in 1850 and shut in 2006, has been reimagined as a boutique hotel that sits on the edge of the cathedral's square. Sets of two cells have been combined to create cozy hotels rooms with private bathrooms; all are accessible by the original prison corridor. Rooms come in various categories—the most spacious are on the top floor and come with great views. Traces of the hotel's less glamorous past are still visible throughout the building, from steel doors to iron walkways, but snug public spaces with comfy sofas and bookshelves can also be found. The restaurant (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) has been built into the space that was once the inmates' recreational yard. 

One block from the Canal de la Robine and another block from Place Salengro and the cathedral, Hôtel La Résidence has housed French arts icons like singer Georges Brassens and actor Michel Serrault; the 19th-century building is itself charming, and rooms combine old-fashioned warmth with modern comforts.

Set amid acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this luxury property sits in the shadow of mountains near Bonifato Valley. From the minute you step onto the honeycombed terra-cotta tiles of this historic 17th-century country manor—a former Genoese estate bestowed by King Louis XV—you'll see why it's part of the luxurious Relaix & Châteaux collection. Interesting artworks on the grounds include a statue of two women wandering through the garden. All rooms have a balcony or terrace. There are also apartments and villas. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a large indoor hot tub, and a modest sauna, steam room, and gym. The breakfast buffet is generous, ranging from wild strawberries and figs to local cheeses and cold cuts to five varieties of bread, including one made from chestnut flour.

Once a Spanish nobleman's town house, this luxurious retreat dating from 1889 and opened as a hotel in 1930 dazzles with its elegant decor, lush courtyard, and acclaimed Monsieur restaurant and sleek Copper Bay cocktail lounge. Rooms reflect l'art de vivre, with classic French styling, crisp linens, ambient lighting, and the latest technology. There are more than a thousand antiques and 18th-century paintings throughout the hotel, as well as the original wood parquet floors, yet you'll also find Bose speakers and double-paned soundproof windows. The Marlene Dietrich Suite (No. 401), where the actress once lived, has its own grand piano and DVDs of her films.

This darling hotel gained a reputation as one of the more atmospheric budget sleeps in the city, although rates have since crept up. The 19th-century bank building retains its beautiful wood-paneled reception area and a period look between Art Deco and Art Nouveau. The spacious and individually decorated rooms are decked out with glazed-tile fireplaces and antique artworks that make you feel like you've stepped back in time. Breakfast can be served in your room at no extra cost.

Combining boutique-style with up-to-date conveniences and light-filled public spaces adorned with original art, the Hotel le B has an enviable location on Arcachon's promenade, with rooms that look over the mirror-like bay. Supremely comfortable guestrooms are simple and cozy, with perks like fluffy robes and upscale toiletries. It's a five-minute stroll to the Thiers jetty for ferries to Cap-Ferret, and the train station is a quick walk as well. Continental breakfast, served on the mezzanine floor, is lavish. There is no in-house restaurant, but plenty of quality eateries to enjoy nearby.

Lourdes's only five-star hotel perches high above the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, with fine panoramic views of the town, river, and surrounding hills. The big attractions here are an opulent Ligne St. Barth spa with a huge modern pool and a highly regarded fine dining restaurant. On the downside, attempts to give this classic old hotel a modern twist don't always work, and standard rooms don't live up to the rest of the hotel, with a sterile white-and-grey color scheme and the cheapest of chain store furniture. That said, leave your window open and the rushing sound of the Gave de Pau current will lull you gently to sleep.

A great choice for families and travelers on a budget, this rustic-contemporary hotel just outside the palace grounds fills a much-needed niche in this upscale city. The chic lodge’s 30 raw-wood-paneled rooms—some with spacious garden terraces—are spare, bright, and serviceable and can sleep up to four people. Hostel-like dormers are well-suited for families, solo travelers on a budget, and groups, with shared rooms for up to six people starting at €26. The on-site bistro’s all-day hours and spacious terrace make it a pleasant spot to enjoy a well-priced menu of homemade wood-fired pizzas, copious salads, and traditional French favorites from breakfast to late-night drinks or snacks in a “no-fuss” atmosphere.

Set on an attractive location, this intimate boutique hotel is built into the ramparts of the upper town's citadel. Neutral fabrics and simple furnishings keep the rooms light and bright. Upper rooms have superb views over the cliffs. To soak up the Corsican sun, head to the spacious outdoor pool.

Behind the photogenic facade of this 17th-century, half-timber house, you’ll find comfy, clean-lined bedrooms set around a geranium-festooned interior courtyard; the quietest quarters come with a view of the ramparts. Bold color splashes and an art-adorned interior give the place an artsy-rustic appeal.

This charmingly eccentric hotel, decked out in sherbet hues and dreamy furnishings, brings a breath of fresh air to the Marais. But there’s a method behind the whimsy—hoteliers Maisons Pariente engaged top French and European artisans steeped in centuries-old craftsmanship to custom design everything from the lighting and curlicue lamps to the fabrics (Pierre Frey), herringbone floors, carpets, and the elegant Aubusson-style tapestries that cascade over your bedstead. The effect is a magical vintage-meets-contemporary vibe that extends from the rooms to the spa and its luminous swimming pool, adorable bar, and Boubalé restaurant, serving Ashkenazi cuisine.

A fantastic base for exploring Fécamp, the Grand Pavois is directly across from the city's harbor—ask for a room with a view. Accommodating staff welcome guests to sizable and modern rooms; the relaxed piano bar is a great place to lounge after a day on the cliffs.

In this pretty 19th-century former mansion between the church and the market in downtown Calvi, cozy rooms are named after French literary figures. Opt for the Verlaine, which overlooks the city's rooftops and the port. Traditional interior design mimics a French style of yesteryear, with cherubs on walls behind quilted bedspreads. Find the restaurant in the garden under a giant magnolia tree—thus the name of the hotel.