Chaillot Paris, France
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design HeritageOutside the door
The house
Oetker CollectionWalled château oasis
Surrounded by private walled gardens in the sixteenth arrondissement, this neoclassical château pairs private club discretion with collector-curated interiors.
“A stone-gated driveway opens onto a 19th-century private mansion that resembles a bucolic countryside estate.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated concierge service, bespoke Guerlain amenities, and expansive three-story private garden pavilions nestled in walled grounds.
Remarkable
Neoclassical spaces reimagined with custom panoramic wallpapers, ceramic lighting by Jean Roger, and bespoke Art Deco furnishings.
Remarkable
An 1892 neoclassical mansion built on Paris’s first hot-air balloon airfield, originally housing the Thiers Foundation academy.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
almost a country-style château, surrounded by a wall and garden, is vanishingly rare.
“The property intentionally keeps a low profile—it’s so tucked away, you’d be forgiven for missing it altogether—but once guests arrive, they are instantly drawn in by its soaring volumes…”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked into the quiet sixteenth arrondissement near Porte Dauphine, the hotel sits a short walk from the walking paths of the Bois de Boulogne.
The rooms
Custom panoramic wallpapers and Versailles parquet dress high-ceilinged bedrooms, while standalone three-story pavilions hide in the private grounds.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Natural daylight illuminates the 15-meter heated pool, set beneath Greco-Roman marble arches and a bas-relief by François Mascarello.
The spa
Set across two subterranean levels, the Guerlain spa has three treatment suites alongside a hammam and sauna.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights line the mirrored gym, which features wooden wall bars and a ballet barre.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Bellefeuille
Michelin-starred Bellefeuille serves terroir- and ocean-focused tasting menus under botanical wallpapers, featuring produce from the hotel's estate vegetable garden.
the interiors by designer Bambi Sloan are decked out in vibrant, extravagant furnishings that are simply a joy to behold — the eclectic mix includes a graphic black-and-white lobby, individually designed rooms
At the table
Cocktails are poured among antique bookshelves in the Library Bar, and warm afternoons spill out onto the garden terrace.
How it began
Built in 1892 as a scholars academy, the neoclassical mansion occupies the historic launch field of Paris's very first hot-air balloons.
“Instead of glitzy chandeliers and opulent details, designer Laura Gonzalez has infused neoclassical interiors with plant motifs, geometric patterns and Japanese wallpapers.”
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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.