Hotel RaphaelvsThe Peninsula Paris
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Peninsula Paris is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Raphael. The Peninsula Paris is ranked #32 in Paris with praise from 10 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Hotel Raphael Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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
The Peninsula Paris
19 Avenue Kleber, 75116 Paris, France
From $997/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Rooms range from 375-sq-ft units at the bottom of the tariff card to five fabulous rooftop suites boasting private garden terraces." Full review
Gayot
"With its first foray into Europe, The Peninsula Hotels group brings a glamorous addition to the luxury hotel scene in the City of Lights."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 200-room Peninsula Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement near the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees, is one of the city's top luxury hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
92.1
"Behind the meticulous craftsmanship lies 21st-century technology that makes the 200-room Peninsula Paris one of the most highly anticipated contemporary hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"The lavishly appointed Peninsula raises the bar for luxury hotels in Paris." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s fitting The Peninsula Hotels group’s first outpost in Europe is in Paris, a city where inconspicuous grandeur is a way of life." Full review
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Diners can choose to eat inside the restaurant or outside on the large picturesque terrace.
Jetsetter
"Avenue Kléber gem with over-the-top opulence, a luxe spa sanctuary and a rooftop atrium restaurant with Eiffel Tower views." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A Hong Kong vision of Parisian luxury, lavishly redone with vast corridors, a reception dripping with glass leaves, panelled bar and meticulously restored rococo salon." Full review
Departures
"Beautifully restored Haussmanian architecture, an impressive spa, spacious guest rooms, and a diverse array of restaurants and bars." Full review
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Luxurious hotel in a spectacularly restored and modernized century-old building in the 16th arrondissement, a short stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées." Full review