Le Bristol ParisvsHotel Relais Saint-Germain
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Le Bristol Paris is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Relais Saint-Germain. Le Bristol Paris has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 17 publications including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
Le Bristol Paris Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Relais Saint-Germain Show All Reviews
9, Carrefour de l'Odeon, 75006 Paris
From $621/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Life never seems to stand still at the Carrefour de l'Odeon - a good reason for taking refuge in this refined hotel."
Fodor's
"Sandwiched between St-Sulpice and the Jardin du Luxembourg, this little hotel wins for location." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in a 17th-century house, this hotel run by Yves and Claudine Camdeborde offers just 20 rooms." Full review
Time Out
"The rustic, wood-beamed ceilings remain intact at the Relais Saint-Germain, a 17th-century hotel bought and renovated by much-acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde." Full review
Star Service
"This lodging offers a heady dose of joie de vivre in a vibrant neighborhood. Couples and laid-back tourists will enjoy the offerings here, amid the energetic and authentic bustle of the Latin Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"What rave reports this elegant top-end hotel with flowerboxes and baby-pink awning gets, and for good reason."
Oyster
4.0
"On-site restaurant Le Comptoir is a destination unto itself, and guests get priority when booking one of its coveted tables." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel blends quaint Parisian style with a just-like-home atmosphere." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Engaging hotel situated on the lively Carrefour de l’Odéon, stylishly transformed from a 17th-century townhouse and renovated by acclaimed chef Yves Camdeborde and his wife, Claudine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Warm service, good eats, and plenty of Gallic charm make this a fast favorite with guests seeking an authentic slice of Paris." Full review