679 Best Hotels in France

Centrally located on a quiet street, only a block away from the Canal de la Robine, this hotel in a renovated 1870s town house offers stylish, comfortable rooms where original architectural features blend with chic, modern design. High ceilings and white walls are offset with colorful artwork—the standout room is Le Mosaïque, which features retro-tiled floors and stained glass windows. The ground-floor restaurant (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) serves a menu of Franco-Italian-Argentinian dishes inspired by the multi-cultural family who owns the hotel. There is also an outdoor pool and small courtyard.

In a city filled with over-the-top accommodations, Le Patio stands out as a simple, cozy hotel offering contemporary (but warm) design and a friendly staff. The junior suite offers a sofa bed along with a standard bed, along with a lovely view of the neighboring timbered homes. 

This compact boutique hotel near the Tuileries has a luxe feel, paying homage to Parisian style with rooms split between traditional chambres and Paris-theme suites like the Louvre and Grand Palais. Lingerie designer Chantal Thomass decorated the magnificently whimsical Cabaret Suite in tribute to the Moulin Rouge, while the Opéra Suite brings out every girl's inner ballerina.

On a tranquil street between the Jardin du Luxembourg and Montparnasse's cafés and brasseries sits this pleasant six-story hotel. The homey lobby and breakfast area are bathed in light, showcasing a wood-fire hearth, plump sofas, and Greek Revival columns. A contemporary style dominates uncluttered rooms decorated with wood furnishings. 

This cozy, contemporary haven near the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars, and Les Invalides is a comfortable base for exploring Paris, with quiet rooms that have crisp, damask upholstery. Modern furnishings and original artworks make for a clean, fresh look that feels upscale but without pretension. Besides the hotel's ideal location in a fashionable residential district, an accommodating and attentive staff stand out, providing service with a smile whether at the front desk or in the minimalist bar and salon.

With its 19th-century neoclassical façade, this hotel fuses historical architecture with contemporary design. The building housed the city's police station until 2009 and now has smart, spacious guest rooms decked out in mainly neutral beige tones with splashes of ochre and orange, all with gleaming bathrooms. The rooms overlooking the interior courtyard have more verdant views than those on the side and front. The airy, open-space lobby is a tea room, restaurant, and cocktail bar where the chic Strasbourg crowd likes to hang out.

Subtropical gardens and 19th-century architecture are two of Menton's main attractions, and this hotel a few minutes' walk from the train station gives you a taste of both and at prices rarely seen along the Riviera. The owners are green-friendly and use upcycled furniture, organic paint and cleaning supplies, and—a first—recycling in the hotel. Lemon trees and centuries-old palm trees shade the courtyard where a breakfast (€10) made with local and organic products is served.

Set in a typical 19th-century Haussmannian building on a small street lined with food shops, restaurants, and bars, this six-story hotel gets points for its proximity to Montparnasse and the Jardin du Luxembourg, as well as for its sleek decor. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the salon in the afternoon, and an honor bar is open until late at night.

There's no way to be glum at this chic, colorful hotel in a bustling neighborhood between two of Paris's main railway stations, Gare de l'Est and the Gare du Nord. Vintage furniture and paintings paired with lively prints and brilliant colors create a vibrant mood in rooms and common areas. Rooms are on the cozy side, though upper-floor rooms have great views, especially the ones with balconies, some with superb views of the trains coming and going. The excellent hotel café across the street is a big draw for Parisian foodies and locals.

This contemporary hotel is only a 10- to 15-minute walk from Rocamadour's major sites but feels a world apart from the tourist-clogged town. Tucked away in the midst of a large, leafy park (with a lovely pool) between the upper and lower levels of the town, the hotel's airy, tastefully appointed rooms offer comfortable beds, large baths, and pretty park views. The nearby lift and cable car can take you up to the upper town or down to the cathedral, or you can take the conveniently located path for an invigorating walk and some stunning views of the Rocamadour cliffs.

Only a 10-minute walk from the village, this motel-style property offers excellent value and has tidy, spacious rooms, some of which open onto a terrace and garden. The service is very friendly, and to make your stay ever better, there's a heated pool with a panoramic view. Our verdict: absolutely charming and affordable.

This picturesque hotel, set amid lovely gardens, is a 10-minute walk to town but far enough from its summer crowds to offer peace and quiet. Handsome, spacious rooms—most with terraces overlooking the pool or gardens—are bright and comfortable and offer every modern convenience. On fine days, a copious buffet breakfast or specially prepared dinner (you must order ahead) is served in the garden.

You can walk to many major sights from this small, low-key, budget property located between the Opéra and the Louvre. Rooms are decorated in pastel colors and come with little extras like heated towel racks and feather duvets. The multihue pink-and-purple lobby is distinctive and memorable.

The no-frills decor might seem spartan at first, but this tidy boutique hotel also offers modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, a perfect location a few blocks from the regal Place des Vosges, and outstanding prices for the area. Cozy rooms are calm and quiet and have the kind of high-quality mattresses more often found in a four-star hotel.

Set smack-dab in the middle of Paris's Golden Triangle, just off the Champs-Élysées, this sleek five-star hotel is a paragon of contemporary style that includes fine in-hotel dining and some breathtaking terrace views. In contrast to the lobby's high-minimal design, accented with touches of brilliant color, the rooms are warm and inviting, featuring modern artwork, pale wood, plush woolen carpets, and roomy marble baths. Suites with terraces offer stellar views of the Eiffel Tower and Paris rooftops. A gourmet restaurant and chic bar draw locals, but the 20-seat in-hotel cinema is for guests only. 

A sleek Scandinavian design with lively splashes of color, bright comfortable rooms, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere make this 19-room hotel one of Paris’s best-kept secrets. For a premium experience, try reserving one of the two rooms on the top floor, each of which has a small, private terrace.

In the jumble of streets near Rouen's cathedral—a navigational challenge if you arrive by car—this modern chain hotel has small, comfortable guest rooms decorated in breezy pastels; ask for one with a view of the cathedral. It's handy for exploring the old streets of the city center.

The graceful stone archway of this 17th-century city mansion in St-Germain-des-Prés was the original entrance to the St-Germain Abbey, but now leads to a captivating boutique hotel that's the height of Left Bank style.

With its central lower city location, this hotel isn't only handy to Carcassonne's shops, restaurants, and nightlife; it also has special touches that belie the sweet prices here—many guest rooms feature Louis XV-style and Louis XVI-style  furniture, some of it genuine. Rooms on the second floor are more 19th-century romantic, with gilt-iron bedsteads under sloping oak beams.

A block off Cours Napoléon, this seven-story hotel with wooden shutters and friendly service is quiet enough for a peaceful sleep, yet close enough to stroll to the city's liveliest neighborhoods. Good luck opening your suitcase though—some rooms are extremely small. However, the roughly five dozen rooms each have the necessary amenities, including air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi access.

This white-stucco slice of classic Riviera extravagance accommodates well-heeled guests in elegant, uniquely decorated rooms replete with swagged drapes, fine antiques, and a few quirky touches (like plastic-glitter bathtubs). Built by Henri Negresco and opened in 1912, the landmark still epitomizes La Belle Époque, thanks to its marble columns, gilded ceilings, and qualité du Louvre collection of Old Master art. Its awe-inspiring glass ceiling has even been listed as a historic monument. Chef Virginie Basselot has added some modern touches to the menu at the Michelin-starred Le Chantecler. For less fuss (though still expensive), try the carousel-adorned La Rotonde brasserie. For a taste of the Old Riviera, retreat to the vintage walnut-and-velour bar (the best on the coast) for the cocktail of the month. Indulge for at least one day at the hotel's private beach (loungers €45 for front row) or at the state-of-the-art N Le Spa.

If you love the quirky and eclectic fashions of Christian Lacroix and don't mind hauling your bags up some steps, this unique boutique hotel overlooking Notre-Dame may be for you. Located up a steep flight of stairs from the busy Latin Quarter, the hotel is a kaleidoscope of colors and fabrics. Carpets are made to resemble cobblestones or wood parquet, while some of the original wooden beams from the 17th-century building are also incorporated into the decor. Book online early for substantial savings.

Film buffs might opt to forego the light of day at MK2 Cinema's hotel, where each of the 36 cozy rooms comes with an overhead projector and giant screen. Chic bathrooms and sleek decor aside, rooms are also equipped with a professional sound system and a PlayStation 5 console. For the full experience, there's popcorn, sundaes, and other movie-night delights delivered to your room (along with more healthy options, like veggie boards and salads from Bob's Juice Bar downstairs). Another option is to head to the rooftop bar for cocktails and outdoor movie screenings.

At the end of a quiet promenade near the water's edge, this former post office turned hotel lies close to Place St-Nicolas and the Citadelle. The rooms are basic, with wood floors and windows you can throw open to catch the breeze. Ask for a room with a sea view. There are also a few much-appreciated extras, such as free Wi-Fi access.

Steps away from the house where Napoléon was born, this clean and comfortable lodging with seasonal patio restaurant once served as the ancestral residence of Duke Charles-Andre Pozzo di Borgo of the notable Ajaccio family. The chic lobby is distinguished by a swank martini bar, and the modern rooms have leather furniture. Rooms 112, 211, and 311 have small balconies overlooking a cobblestone alley. There is an exceptional breakfast buffet (costs extra), and room service is offered year-round.

This glamorous Art Deco gem—opened in 1929 as the Paris hotel of choice for Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)—is a sleek and refined alternative to the area's more imposing palaces. Handsome rooms offer luxe finishings—rich fabrics, lustrous wood, and elegant marble baths—and all the amenities. Some rooms have balconies and sweeping views of Paris. The hotel's sophisticated atmosphere encompasses restaurant and cocktail bar 19.20, the Cognacthèque, stocked with 52 brands of cognac, and Japanese chef Akira Back's Michelin-starred gastronomic dining room. The luxe Wellness Suite private spa and ample steam room further enhance a definitive five-star experience.

Within walking distance of the port, this inexpensive, family-run hotel might not look like much from the outside, but it is friendly and accommodating. The rooms are large and humbly decorated; half of them have a sea view, while the other half look out over colorful rooftops (and have cheaper rates). 

Montparnasse was the art capital of the world in the 1920s and '30s, and this hotel captures some of that spirit by naming its rooms after artists who lived in the neighborhood during that time while also providing excellent service at hard-to-beat prices. Pay a bit extra for one of the three deluxe corner rooms, which have windows facing the Eiffel Tower. All are soundproofed, but none completely drown out the traffic below.

At the very top of the village, tucked away from the pedestrian-busy streets, sits this small, family-owned hotel with magical views of the countryside. The comfortable rooms are simple, spacious, and quiet. This attractive hotel is also family friendly, with a two-room suite (no extra cost), a tolerant host, and rooms with enough floor space to stave off claustrophobia on a rainy day. Breakfast (an extra cost) is served outside in a pretty courtyard, or in the cozy kitchen nook.

This boutique hotel is in a graceful mansion on a residential backstreet behind the city center and within reasonable walking distance of La Croisette. It's equipped with modern comforts, and its design is a mix of contemporary elements and classic features like a red-carpet entrance and a 1950s Hollywood–style bar. Sea-view rooms overlook a busier street, and although all rooms are soundproofed, for maximum quiet, ask for a room on the backstreet side.