Chaillot Paris, France
Opened
2010
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage DesignOutside the door
The house
Shangri-LaNapoleonic palace quarters
Gilded French Empire reception rooms meet subtle Asian touches beneath restored ceiling murals, echoing the grandeur of a nineteenth-century aristocratic home.
“Today, the hotel impresses visitors with its grand and eclectic styles from the 19th and early 20th centuries.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Attentive palace service with welcome jasmine tea, personalized concierges, heated bathroom floors, and signature Bulgari toiletries.
Remarkable
Prince Roland Bonaparte's 1896 palace, designated a historic monument with restored gilded salons and imperial crests.
Notable
Gilded Empire and Directoire aesthetics by Pierre-Yves Rochon, accented with fine silk wallcoverings and crystal hardware.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Paris
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
In fact the only thing Far Eastern about the place is the name; though it’s a recent restoration, the Shangri-La plays the part of grande dame to a tee.
“the Louis XIV-style palace now houses 101 rooms and suites each one set amongst painstakingly restored interiors that honour the integrity of the original home.”
“The former residence of Napoleon Bonaparte’s grandnephew…has been converted into this striking palace hotel whose airy, light-filled spaces by Pierre-Yves Rochon showcase European Empire and minimalist Asian decorative influences.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Avenue d'Iéna in Chaillot, the hotel is steps from the Guimet Museum, Palais Galliera, and panoramic Trocadéro viewpoints.
The rooms
Many rooms and suites look straight across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower, featuring custom silk wallcoverings and heated marble bathroom floors.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 15-meter mosaic pool sits beneath stone columns and carved bas-reliefs, opening onto a private garden sun terrace.
The spa
Treatment suites occupy the former palace stables, hosting holistic massages and facials with Aromatherapy Associates.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines, Kinesis strength trainers, and a ballet barre line the fitness center beneath Asian wall murals.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Tables sit beneath a glass cupola in the rotunda, and outdoor terraces look straight toward the Eiffel Tower.
There are 100 rooms and suites at the Shangri-La Paris, all done in a bright Rococo color palette… with Bonapartean accents—read: lots of gold.
How it began
Built in 1896 for Napoleon's grandnephew, Prince Roland Bonaparte, this private mansion was later corporate headquarters before its four-year palace restoration.
“that regal character was rigorously preserved, with only light touches like silk wallpaper and high-tech bathrooms added to 100 rooms”
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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.