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Le Bristol ParisvsHotel Raphael
Both Le Bristol Paris and Hotel Raphael are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Le Bristol Paris ranks significantly better than Hotel Raphael. Le Bristol Paris ranks #3 in Paris with recommendations from 17 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and Michelin Guide.
Le Bristol Paris
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112 rue du Faubourg Saint Honore, 8th Arr., 75008 Paris
From $353/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Arguably the city’s most luxurious and spacious hotel, Le Bristol remains discreet and warm, with consistently good service."
Michelin Guide Star
"This luxury hotel, built in 1925 and boasting a new wing added in 2009, is arranged around a magnificent garden."
Frommer's "Personalized old-world service is rigidly maintained here -- some guests find it forbidding; others absolutely adore it." Full review
Insight Guides "This is a discreetly upmarket 1920s hotel with period furniture in all 195 rooms. Lovely gardens complete an extremely pleasant experience; expensive, but worth it. ."
DK Eyewitness "One of Paris’s finest hotels, the Bristol’s large rooms are sumptuously decorated with antiques and magnificent marble bathrooms."
Star Service "Across from the Elysee Palace in the 8th arrondissement, in the high-fashion and highly guarded diplomatic zone, this is one of the world's most impressive hotels." Full review
Gayot "One of the world's finest hotels, Hótel Le Bristol displays authentic Parisian élan."
Travel + Leisure "A delicate $130 million renovation in 2009 retained the 19th-century paintings and gilded ceilings dating back to 1925, but infused the space with a lighter, welcoming sensibility." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Situated on the right bank of the River Seine in the 8th arrondissement, Le Bristol is located in one of Paris’ most well-known districts thanks to the Arc de Triomphe, Grand Palais and Champs-Élysées." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"One of the best joints in town. A long-established and distinguished hotel in one of the city’s most fashionable streets with excellent service. " Full review
Hotel Raphael Michelin Guide
Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Time Out Star Service
Oyster
Not For Tourists Gayot
Jetsetter
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17 Avenue Kleber, 16 Arr., 75116 Paris
From $408/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "A magnificent hall with wood panelling, refined guestrooms, a fine dining restaurant and an elegant English style bar."
Fodor's "This discreet palace-like hotel was built in 1925 to cater to travelers spending a season in Paris, so every space is generously sized for long, lavish stays." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located two blocks from the Arc de Triomphe in the heart of aristocratic Paris, this old-world, 83-room palace hotel has remained in the same family since its founding in 1925." Full review
Time Out "A panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower to one side and the Arc de Triomphe on the other doesn’t come cheap; Le Raphael is on of the most luxurious terrace bars in Paris." Full review
Star Service "The amiable, meritorious staff provides personal attention to a largely North American and European guest list with a taste for luxurious, calm surroundings." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Unparalleled views over Paris from the rooftop garden are a real delight, while eating and drinking options are world class." Full review
Not For Tourists "Elegant british bar, a must see (drink)..."
Gayot "Oriental rugs on the marble floors, fine woodwork, old paintings and period furniture translate to ultra-luxury and a wealthy, well-bred clientele."
Jetsetter "An antiques-filled palace in the heart of Paris with a swooningly romantic rooftop terrace." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "French style and service, by a family that gets both right that keeps the discerning coming back." Full review
