Champs-Elysees Paris, France
Renovated
2010
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorWhimsical palace stage
A vibrant palace hotel where guests mingle among rotating gallery exhibitions, an art bookstore, and a ninety-nine-seat private cinema.
“The 85 rooms and 64 suites are inspired by the ’40s and ’50s and display Starck’s playful, cutting-edge style.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Philippe Starck interiors blend op-art striped corridors, mirror-clad bathrooms, and an acoustic guitar in every room.
Remarkable
Dedicated art concierges curate private studio visits, paired with bespoke Clarins bath amenities and nightly turndown service.
Remarkable
A naturally lit 23-meter indoor pool anchors the subterranean spa alongside Turkish hammams, laconiums, and Pilates reformers.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Paris
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Here, seemingly unconstrained by budgetary concerns, Starck’s imagination runs wild. Hallucinogenic stripes create op-art effects in the halls, and there’s glass and crystal everywhere...
“At Le Royal Monceau it is like an alien creature is oozing out of the floor, flowing along and then disappearing under the wall.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Avenue Hoche puts the Arc de Triomphe five minutes away on foot, with the manicured lawns of Parc Monceau just down the street.
The rooms
Mid-century leather furniture pairs with propped acoustic guitars and fully mirrored bathrooms that reflect light from every angle.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Daylight streams from an overhead skylight onto the 23-meter indoor pool, beside two Technogym fitness studios.
The spa
Seven all-white treatment suites host Clarins and myBlend rituals, alongside single-gender Turkish hammams and laconiums.
Dogs stay too.
Le Bar Long
Guests gather along a glowing central counter for cocktails and tapas, set beneath vaulted ceilings with a grand piano.
The French architect and designer Philippe Starck handled an eclectic, soup-to-nuts renovation of the historic property in 2010.
At the table
Michelin-starred Il Carpaccio serves Italian cuisine in a glass conservatory, and Matsuhisa Paris prepares Peruvian-Japanese omakase.
How it began
Before its 2010 transformation, the 1928 landmark hosted a demolition party where invited guests and artists spray-painted the historic interior.
“once inside Le Royal Monceau, you’ll feel an independent, unexpectedly edgy spirit running through this luxury hotel.”
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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.