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Ritz ParisvsMandarin Oriental, Paris
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Ritz Paris scores slightly better than Mandarin Oriental, Paris. Ritz Paris ranks #20 in Paris with positive reviews from 14 publications including Departures, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
Ritz Paris
Frommer's
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure Gayot
The Telegraph
Departures 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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Mandarin Oriental, Paris
Star Service Gayot
BlackBook Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide The Telegraph Departures
Time Out
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
251 Rue Saint-Honore, 75001 Paris
From $745/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "Just a few blocks from the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre Museum on Rue Saint-Honore, one of Paris' most fashionable streets, this Asian tiger is a top-tier offering." Full review
Gayot "At the Mandarin Oriental, Paris, guests seeking an elaborate French escape will find even their most extravagant requests met with a smile."
BlackBook "This rakishly chic new Mandarin Oriental joins the new religion of resolutely modern glamour; there's not lick of toile de jouy to be found anywhere."
Fodor's "Lovely Asian-inspired rooms, featuring lustrous dark-wood furnishings and creamy walls, accented with deep mauve or taupe, and spotless white-marble baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This five star hotel on chic rue Saint Honoré features 138 rooms and 39 suites decorated with mostly white, contemporary furnishings splashed with touches of color on bedspreads and curtains." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"From the façade to the interior, the hotel is a prime example of Paris’ Art Deco period, though the décor has subtle Asian touches in the form of fresh orchids, butterflies and rich silk accents." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Flanked by designer boutiques on rue Saint-Honoré is Paris' Mandarin Oriental, a bastion of elegance." Full review
Departures "Located on one of Paris’s most famous shopping streets, Rue Saint Honoré, and a stones throw from Chloé, Armani, and the concept shop Colette, this sleek property is a wonderful choice." Full review
Time Out "Surrounded by haute couture fashion houses and jewellers in the middle of rue Saint-Honoré, the Mandarin Oriental is inspired just as much by its surroundings at its Asian origins. " Full review
Afar Magazine "MO's brunch levitates above the masses." Full review
