Ritz ParisvsHotel Relais Saint-Germain
Both Ritz Paris and Hotel Relais Saint-Germain are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ritz Paris is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Relais Saint-Germain. Ritz Paris comes in at #20 in Paris with approval from 14 publications including Gayot, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Ritz Paris Show All Reviews
15, place Vendome, 75001 Paris
From $1,223/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Ritz is Europe's greatest hotel, an enduring symbol of elegance on one of Paris's most beautiful and historic squares." Full review
Concierge
"Is it really as ritzy as the name would imply? That's a definite yes—after all, the adjective itself derives from this 161-room hotel."
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Ask for the dusty-rose-tinted Elton John suite under the eaves.
DK Eyewitness
"A legendary address, the Ritz still lives up to its reputation, combining elegance and decadence."
Gayot
"Swiss hotelier César Ritz founded the Ritz Paris in 1898. The atmosphere was so luxurious that the word 'ritzy' was coined after him. The palace on the magnificent Place Vendôme, now..."
Fodor's
"In novels, songs, and the common parlance, there's not a word that evokes the romance and luxury of Paris better than the Ritz." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
""It goes to show money can buy happiness."... "Quite simply, it’s one of the finest hotels existing."" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"An institution since 1898, the lavish, opulent Ritz... has maintained its stature as one of Paris’s leading hotels despite a plethora of trendy newcomers." Full review
Gayot
"This legendary luxury hotel raises the bar for indulgence, elegance and incomparable high style."
The Telegraph
8.0
"It's a trip back to times-past for a faithful clientelem for whom Paris – long live the Revolution – still sits in royal glory, crowning it over historic Place Vendôme." Full review
Departures
"Sorely missed during a nearly four-year closure and renovation, the reopened Ritz Paris is grander then ever before." 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