Versailles, France
Le Louis Versailles Château - MGallery Collection
Imperial gates hotel
Versailles, France
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
AccorImperial gates hotel
Guests arrive through an 1854 imperial gate into a contemporary hotel styled in the green and gold of the royal court.
What it’s good at
Notable
Topiary-shaped cone lighting and concrete textures echo the surrounding palace grounds.
Listed
Cocktails named for Marie Antoinette and seasonal dishes draw from royal kitchen gardens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The lobby bar, beneath an arched glass atrium and a modernist chandelier fit for a Sun King, is a contemporary space in tones of emerald and gold.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Two hundred metres from the gates of the Palace of Versailles and its royal gardens.
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The rooms
Many rooms feature parquet floors and trompe l'oeil ceilings, styled in subtle green and antique gold.
The sauna and hammam
A curved mosaic hammam and Finnish sauna sit beside a sensorial shower, built for winding down after palace walks.
Gym and relaxation room
Cushioned wooden loungers rest beneath attic dormers in the relaxation room, beside a cardio and strength fitness studio.
Restaurant
L'Alcôve
Seasonal French dishes and Sunday brunch are served beneath mirrored ceilings, extending onto an umbrella-lined outdoor terrace.
How it began
Local building rules capped the hotel at four stories, ensuring its roof never rose higher than the King's bedchamber in the palace.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.