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Relais ChristinevsHotel Raphael
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Relais Christine scores significantly better than Hotel Raphael. Relais Christine scores 86 with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.
Relais Christine
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3 Rue Christine, 75006 Paris
From $382/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "This deeply romantic four-star hotel is in a sixteenth-century building set around a deliciously hidden courtyard. At this level, it’s well worth paying the 20 percent premium."
Michelin Guide "This historic property with its hushed lounges and attractively decorated bedrooms has its own particular charm, including a breakfast room crowned by 13C vaulting."
Frommer's "The rooms come in a range of styles and shapes. Some are among the Left Bank's largest, with extras such as mirrored closets, plush carpets, and some balconies facing the courtyard." Full review
Fodor's "This exquisite hotel de charme property dates back to the 13th century as a former abbey of the Grands-Augustins and has an impressive stone courtyard and interior garden." Full review
Lonely Planet "Part of the Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) association, this exquisite property is entered by a cobbled courtyard entrance, with an enchanted garden out back." Full review
Oyster4.0
"The historic Relais Christine is a beautiful boutique hotel with an enviable address in the Left Bank of Paris." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in St.-Germain-des-Prés, Relais Christine is a small boutique hotel just two blocks from the Seine." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Always full, the Relais Christine is the epitome of the hôtel de charme."
Star Service "On a quiet street in a remote part of the 6th arrondissement populated by art shops and small cafes, this property is two blocks south of the Pont Neuf." Full review
BlackBook "This left bank boutique hotel combines the romance of Paris past with the modern convenience of Manhattan present (or Brooklyn, at the very least)."
Hotel Raphael Michelin Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure
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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
