Le Bristol Paris

Le Bristol opened in 1925 on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the street of fashion houses and the Élysée Palace, a few doors away. Founded by the hotelier Hippolyte Jammet and now owned by the Oetker family's Oetker Hotels group, it was the first hotel in France to receive the Palace accreditation, the country's highest hotel distinction. Its classic French decor, a large interior garden and attentive service have made it a favourite with long-standing guests.

The rooms and suites are decorated in Louis XV and Louis XVI style, with original artwork, antique furniture, silk fabrics and marble bathrooms, and many open onto the courtyard garden, which is planted with trees and flowers and brings calm to the heart of the building. The hotel's flagship restaurant, Epicure, is a Michelin-starred dining room overlooking the garden, while 114 Faubourg offers brasserie cooking, and Café Antonia serves drinks, meals and afternoon tea. Le Bar du Bristol is known for its cocktails.

On the top floor, a swimming pool designed in the style of a yacht deck has views over the rooftops of Paris towards Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower. The hotel also has the Spa Le Bristol by La Mer and a fitness club, and families are well looked after, with children's amenities and activities.

Le Bristol suits couples, families and business travellers who want a quieter luxury hotel away from the busiest tourist streets, and it is priced at the top of the Paris market. Booking directly through the official website or the reservations team, at [email protected], is recommended for the widest choice of rooms and for arranging special occasions. Non-residents can reserve a table at the restaurants or the bar, and afternoon tea or a meal at Café Antonia is a good way to experience the hotel without staying.

The nearest metro stations are Miromesnil on lines 9 and 13 and Champs-Élysées–Clemenceau on lines 1 and 13, both a few minutes' walk away. The luxury boutiques of the Faubourg Saint-Honoré are on the doorstep, and the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais and the Madeleine are all within a short walk.