680 Best Hotels in France

This affordable choice has a fabulous location, and its very gracious owners go the extra distance to ensure guests have the service and experience of a much-higher-caliber modern hotel. The renovated rooms are clean but small, so opt for a garden-facing balcony to open up the view. There is no pool or spa, but sipping wine (only €5 a glass) out on the garden patio will remind you of all that you don't have to do. The penthouse suite has a sun terrace and close by you'll find four independent apartments, with the same services as hotel rooms. Owned by the same people and some 200 feet away, off Rue d'Antibes, the Hotel Victoria is also an outstanding value with the added benefit of a pool.

Set in three 17th-century buildings and featuring a fabulous rooftop pool and terrace, this hotel is a model of contemporary refinement, with bright, spacious suites that have soaring ceilings, tasteful artwork, ample marble baths, and gorgeous color palettes that offset the building's creamy stone. Its elegant aesthetic extends to a Michelin-star restaurant and wine bar, featuring a connoisseur's selection of Provençal, French, and other choice wines. As refined as this hotel is, the owners' laid-back, welcoming vibe puts you at ease.

At this chic hotel, tucked away in plain sight on Boulevard Poissonière, even the smallest of the minimalist jewel-toned rooms (some with balconies or garden terraces) feels elegant, with tall windows, marble touches, and Marie-Antoinette–worthy draped headboards. Everything in your room has been "sourced," from the Swedish Sjostrand coffee makers and coffee pods from London to the gourmet juices in the minibar. At the intimate Shell cocktail bar—catnip for hip locals—you choose the amount of alcohol (if any) in your bespoke cocktail, which may feature health-conscious ingredients like kombucha, basil juice, or smoked salt. The rooftop bar, central courtyard (glass-covered in winter months), and trend-conscious restaurant make this a great all-in-one stay.

With its ivy-covered stone, white shutters, mansard roof, dormer windows, and rococo spiral staircase, this hotel looks like an 18th-century François Boucher painting. Inside, the guest rooms (some with original architectural features) are spacious, and, while hardly modern, come with cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of closet space. A lovely breakfast laden with local products is served in the beamed dining room by a roaring fireplace in winter or on the garden terrace in summer. All in all, this is an excellent value for the money.

Open since 1870, this extravagantly expensive hotel reminiscent of The Great Gatsby era is still the mainstay for A-Listers and those with deep pockets for good reason—with 22 acres of immaculate gardens bordered by rocky shore, it embodies the fantasy of a subtropical French Riviera idyll. The Villa Soleil joined forces with the neighboring Eden Roc tearoom in 1914 and expanded its luxuries to include a swimming pool blasted into seaside bedrock. After the Great War, two stylish American intellectuals—Sara and Gerald Murphy—rented the entire complex and invited all their friends, a stellar lot ranging from the Windsors to Rudolph Valentino and Marlene Dietrich. Their most frequent guests were Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who used it as the model for Hôtel des Etrangers in his Tender Is the Night. Large, sun-drenched rooms are thickly carpeted and furnished with antiques in the main Second Empire mansion; the waterside Pavillon Eden Roc wing is more modern and has sheer-horizon views. Everyone dresses formally for dinner in the Eden-Roc restaurant, the Champagne Lounge, and historical La Rotonde piano bar. To celebrate its 150-year-anniversary, the hotel opened the private Villa Sainte-Anne, which has its own infinity pool. In 2023, 46 suites were reimagined; the Dior spa was launched; and Michelin-star restaurant chef Sébastien Broda shared the limelight with 33-year-old Gabriel Le Quang, the hotel's pastry sous-chef, who won the 2023 title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France Pâtissier-Confiseur, making him one of France's best pastry chefs.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a budget hotel this stylish anywhere in Paris, let alone in an upscale neighborhood close to many of the city's top attractions. This travel-themed boutique hotel boasts tasteful, riotously colorful rooms with luxe decor by Christian Lacroix. They come in XS, XM, and XL (for small, medium, and large), but none could be considered big. No matter, with everything else going for it, you won't miss the lack of extra legroom.

Set in a former, 17th-century convent, this old town sanctuary is a masterclass in sustainable luxury and loving restoration—from the elegantly simple but beautifully curated rooms to the Roman-inspired spa with thermal baths, historical character blends seamlessly with modern comforts and amenities. The property also has a charming boulangerie and herboristerie (herbalist shop) and stays true to its eco-conscious ethos by serving natural wines at its bar, terrace, and restaurants. Families are welcome, and there is a daily kids club in summer months. 

A stylish Art Deco upgrade gave this 19th-century mansion two blocks from the Champs-Élysées a sleek period look enhanced by refined contemporary touches. Rooms—some with terraces—are minuscule but chic, with dreamy beds and floor-to-ceiling windows, all the better to see the Eiffel Tower from upper floors. The teensy pool works for laps, and there's a steam room.

If it weren't your chic destination for the night, you could easily walk right by this boutique hotel set on a tiny street. Each of its rooms was created by a different designer, giving each a singular character (room Joseph L’Estrange has a small balcony) and different size, although all have spacious bathrooms. It's a favorite among trendsetters, so book early around fashion weeks.

One of the many advantages of this small but stately historic château-hotel, set on lovely grounds, is its setting between the town and the Dordogne countryside. Here you'll find all the amenities of a luxury hotel—a pool, a top-notch restaurant with outdoor terraces, a bar, excellent service, and pleasing decor—with a welcoming vibe and attractive prices. Rooms are spotless and bright with modern bathrooms and charming views and the spa is a delight, especially followed by a dip in the pool or a drink on the terrace.

Named for the cabaret a few doors down where Josephine Baker once sang, this handsome Art Deco hotel comes with a luxurious pool, hammam (steam room), and sauna.

This urban-chic hotel tucked away on an old artisan street is fully in tune with the pulse of the lively Oberkampf neighborhood and close to fabulous nightlife, cocktail bars, restaurants, bakeries, and shopping (and the Marais and Canal St-Martin). The funky mix-and-match interior crosses industrial-loft style with eclectic antiques and still manages to be warm and welcoming. The friendly staff are always on the lookout for ways to improve your stay. Though on the smaller side, rooms are ample enough, with big windows and stylish decor, and bathrooms have soothing rain showerheads. The small in-hotel spa includes a gym, steam room, and a range of beauty treatments and massages (must be booked in advance).

No detail was left to chance at this ravishing hotel in a restored 1920s building on a posh corner of the Golden Triangle. Rooms are models of modern luxury in elegant shades of celadon, dusty rose, or teal with plush velour, marble, and brass accents in design furnishings and fabrics. Suites have marble fireplaces and terraces, and street-facing rooms on the top three floors offer stunning Eiffel Tower views and plenty of quiet. The hotel's stylish Café 52 is a good choice for dining in this pricey neighborhood.

Interior design superstar Laura Gonzalez has combined the neighborhood’s Japanese influences (Rue Saint-Anne) and its Belle Époque glamour (Opéra Garnier) to opulent effect in this poised hotel. Woven bamboo wall coverings, lustrous dark wood, lacquered cabinets for the minibar, and semitransparent window scrolls create a tranquil cocoon that you’ll hate to leave, except for perhaps an hour-long dip in the private pool, refreshing cocktails at the cozy bar, or dinner at Hanabi, the hotel’s chic Japanese-French restaurant. Second-floor rooms in this historic Haussmannian building sport towering ceilings and some rooms come with a balcony (or two). All the rooms feature spacious russet-tiled bathrooms (some with separate bathtub and shower), Nespresso machines, and all the 5-star touches you can imagine.

In the less-traveled corner of the trendy Marais district, this contemporary boutique hotel with an easy-to-miss industrial facade and three buildings set around a historic courtyard feels almost like an art gallery. The compact rooms are generally minimalist, with sleek dark-wood furnishings, polished concrete bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries and spacious walk-in showers with oversize "rainwater" shower heads. Open for breakfast, the stylish bar in the building at the back of the courtyard attracts fashionable locals in the evening.

Not only is this gem of a hotel ideally situated near the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh, but it's also set in a 15th-century stone house—once home to the counts of Arlatan—on the site of a 4th-century basilica whose excavated vestiges are visible through a glass floor in the lobby. Common spaces and guest rooms feature kaleidoscopic Bauhaus-style tiles, pops of jewel-tone color, and ultramod light fixtures. A fine restaurant and bar and a lovely courtyard with a small pool provide all that's needed for a comfortable stay.

At this adorable boutique hotel just steps from a sandy beach, tastefully decorated and colorful rooms surround a central courtyard, where guests relax over a gorgeous breakfast (€10--€15) of fresh-baked pastries and homemade jams. The genuinely charming owner keep guests coming back with thoughtful touches: hand over your cell phone or tablet on arrival and get rewards, from free breakfast or bottle of wine to a 3% discount on your stay.

This jewel of a hotel—complete with a spa and a Michelin-starred restaurant—is set in two 18th-century buildings and has sleek guest rooms that feature pale wood, ocher walls, colorful kilims, charming art, contemporary designer furnishings, and high-quality bedding. All of the rooms are flooded with light, and you couldn't find better views of the village, castle, and vineyards beyond than from the triplex terrace suite's spacious rooftop balcony. A rejuvenating treatment at the spa is just the thing after a day of sightseeing.

Step off the cobbled street and into the soul of St-Tropez at this intimate hotel with a history that's as rich as its design—rooms are named after past luminary guests like Brigitte Bardot, Jack Nicholson, and Pablo Picasso and every decor detail exudes authenticity and discrete glamour. Michelin-starred chef Thomas Danigo oversees the cuisine on the summer terrace overlooking the Mediterranean and in the elegant dining room. The legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés-la Ponche piano bar has seen its share of celebrity soirées and serves delicious cocktails—both spirited and alcohol-free—with style. Relax with a massage in the wellness space or revitalize with yoga and Pilates classes by the sea.

The flat, glass-and-concrete facade of this postwar structure grants all the port-facing rooms here broad views of the Vieux Port all the way to Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. The modernist rooms are nicely done up in Mondrian-esque primary colors with 1950s-style artwork and handsome black bathrooms. For an extra €30 or so you can get a room with a terrace, most of which are spacious enough to accommodate a bistro table. Well-priced suites on the top floor may be worth a small splurge, as they have larger terraces and an extra room for kids. 

In 1878, what was a stately home owned by a noble French family was converted to an intimate hotel favored by aristocrats and, later, fashion icons. Decor boasts a contemporary, understated allure, and many rooms have a classic Parisian feel, with French windows under the eaves overlooking the street below.

Italian marble, exposed brick, rough concrete, and sleek wood mix with leather, feathers, Swarovski crystals, and fiber-optic fairy lights to give this boutique hotel a genuinely eclectic atmosphere. Fabrics and framed prints evoke the couture culture of the posh Faubourg St-Honoré, while bathrooms feature retro wall coverings and closets have satin fringe curtains. Conveniently located across from the métro station, the 123 gets extra points for being within walking distance to major sights and shopping. The service can be inconsistent, but the polished rooms and lovely bathrooms will put you in a prime location without exorbitant prices.

The historic Bristol ranks among Paris's most exclusive hotels and has numerous accolades to prove it, as does its Michelin-starred restaurant. Some of the spacious and elegant rooms have authentic Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture, embroidered silk fabrics, and marble bathrooms; others have a more relaxed 19th-century style. The public salons are stocked with old-master paintings and sculptures, sumptuous Oriental carpets and tapestries, gilded chandeliers, and fine antiques. The award-winning Épicure—one of Paris's great hotel restaurants—has a beautiful outdoor courtyard terrace to enjoy in warmer weather. Exclusive Swiss La Prairie products are used in the eight treatment rooms of the stunning spa, featuring private outdoor terraces and gourmet snacks.

This stylish ensemble of buildings spanning the 14th to 16th centuries oozes history from every arcade of its Renaissance courtyard, and, even better, all guest rooms—named for different Burgundy wines—have been luxuriously modernized and decorated with individual panache; some have wood beams, others canopied or four-poster beds. Those on the top story offer views over Beaune's famed multicolor tile roofs. Breakfast (additional charge) is served in a vaulted cellar; there's no hotel restaurant as such, but the excellent Loiseau des Vignes is right next door. The sleek spa offers the latest in relaxation and well-being experiences including a dry hydro-massage bed, aquabiking, and a state-of-the-art full-body cryotherapy device; the giant barrel outside serves as a sauna.

Expect a warm welcome and loads of charm at this recently refurbished boutique hotel set in Chantilly's old coach house, an excellent alternative to the pricier offerings in town. Charming beamed ceilings are your only clue that the fully modernized building dates back to 1722. Everything else, including the comfy beds and spacious bathrooms, are fully in the 21st century.

Besides the thrill of hurtling down the world-renowned Val Thorens slopes, there's really no reason to leave this idyllic, family-friendly hotel, where everything you need or desire is at your fingertips. Spacious rooms, with ample baths, sport a sleek contemporary decor and cozy touches, like woolen throws and colorful rugs, and some come with lovely furnished terraces. The hotel is set right on the slopes so getting in and out is superconvenient. There's a cozy bar and fireplace, a full-service spa with a pool (and view) and gym, and two restaurants: the acclaimed Michelin-starred Les Explorateurs and the sophisticated Le Base Camp.

Cézanne painted Sainte-Victoire from what is now the large flower-filled terrace of this enchanting abode, and you can easily imagine former guests Princess Caroline, Iggy Pop, and Clint Eastwood swanning their way through the magnificent, pool-adorned, topiary-accented garden or relaxing in the spacious, light-filled guest rooms. For sheer Provençal luxe (think plush baby-soft rugs and handsome contemporary-classic decor), this place can't be beat. The restaurant's terrace spills out onto a sculpted green, but the inside dining salon is equally pleasant on a rainy day, as is the spa, thanks to its dazzlingly elegant chandeliers and large picture windows.

Get a sea-facing room at this Belle Époque beauty for fabulous sunset views over the bay, its rocky isles, and historic lighthouse. Built in 1907, Le Regina has been given a superb makeover by the Experimental hotel group, with the reception area giving way to a vast three-story atrium lounge bar and breakfast restaurant, with the outstanding fine dining Frenchie restaurant just off it. Guest rooms are luxurious cocoons, packed with pampering amenities like fluffy robes and mini-bars stocked with pre-mixed cocktails. Breakfasts are lavish and in the summer there's a heated outdoor pool. If it's not pool weather, head to the sybaritic spa and wellness center beneath the lounge.

Modern, cheerful, and very zen, Le Six hotel and spa has a fireplace-equipped common room, a small library, and elegant, quiet rooms with individual Nespresso machines. The organic breakfasts are served in the glass-roofed winter garden or via room service. Try reserving one of the three deluxe rooms with private balconies, so you can have breakfast or a romantic evening cocktail en plein air. If you're feeling more sociable, hotel guests are welcome to share an aperitif with the manager around the fireplace. Relax after a day of walking and treat yourself to a massage or free hammam in the basement level spa (reservations are a must). 

The colors of this hotel are a cheerful mix of smoky blues, pinks, and yellows, paired with William Morris prints, making it feel fresh, whimsical, and soothing all at once. The lobby sports a lovely bar and plush sofas but is also very family-friendly, providing costumes and special surprises for their youngest guests.