The most beautiful suites to book in the French capital
While Paris is always a good idea, the summer months see the City of Light settle into a slower, more relaxed atmosphere of coffee in quiet, quaint cafés and mooching around markets brimming with artisan goods and antique treasures once the locals have emptied out of the city to the coast. Long, sunny days can be spent picnicking in the Tuileries Gardens and lounging on the banks of the River Seine and Canal de l’Ourcq, and balmy evenings beneath the twinkling Tour d’Eiffel. Here, we’ve selected the capital’s stand-out suites to bed down in and make your boutique base for a summer city break in style.
1. Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal – The Rooftop Suite
Nestled between the Louvre and the Royal Gardens, Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal claims one of the most prestigious addresses in Paris. Crowning the seventh and top floor of the hotel, the Rooftop Suite has exclusive access via a private lift, which opens onto a spacious, light-filled suite with the feel of a fabulously decorated Parisian apartment. Spot the Sacré-Coeur, the Eiffel Tower, the Opera Garnier, and the Louvre from the panoramic terrace with 180-degree views across the city’s iconic skyline, before enjoying a long soak in the Carrara marble bathtub with Diptyque oils and over 30 different champagnes on tap.
When you’re out and about, make like Emily in Paris by booking the hotel’s package inspired by the popular TV series and enjoy magical views of the Place de Valois (the stylish square just opposite the hotel where Emily and her colleagues meet for a drink in several episodes) with Parisian berets, Emily-themed shirts, and a guided tour of all the most iconic locations seen in the series with the hotel’s expertly trained Clefs d’Or concierge.
2. L’Hotel – Oscar Wilde Suite
Follow in the footsteps of greatness (and a man renowned for his impeccable taste) and stay at Oscar Wilde’s former home, L’Hotel. This theatrically decorated hideaway is set in a quiet street surrounded by art galleries and boutiques where guests will be ideally placed for sampling that Left Bank lifestyle, all just a short stroll away from the Notre Dame. The sumptuously styled Oscar Wilde Suite boasts a large, tree-lined private terrace with sink-into loungers to soak up some sunshine when you’re not seeing the sights.
3. Grand Powers – Junior Suite with Balcony & Eiffel Tower View
Feel like a French film star at Grand Powers, a mid-19th century Haussmann style stately residence in the heart of the Golden Triangle, where you can wake up to spectacular Eiffel Tower views across the cinematic rooftops of Paris from the spacious Junior Suites. Ornate motifs and colours complement contemporary, bespoke furniture and fireplaces while the marble bathrooms are a timeless touch. Unwind with a coffee or jus d’orange on your balcony as you drink in the cityscape, before browsing the new collections in the nearby Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V boutiques.
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