There’s something about the Paris skyline — slate rooftops, golden domes, and the Eiffel Tower catching the last of the light — that never gets old. Whether you're gazing out over manicured gardens, Gothic spires, or the iron lace of La Tour Eiffel, the city knows how to put on a show.
We’ve picked out some of the Paris hotels with the best views to make the most of it all. Some are tucked just behind the Champs-Élysées, others sit right across from the Tuileries or the Pantheon, and a few offer front-row seats to the Tower itself. Think cosy balconies, sweeping terraces, and the kind of windows you’ll want to throw open first thing. Whether you’re after understated charm or full-on five-star drama, there’s something here that lets you take in the city without stepping outside. Whatever your style or budget, these spots are proof that in Paris, the view really is part of the experience.
The Best Hotel Views in Paris
- One of Paris’s wonderful low-rise options with a view is the Hotel Le Meurice, an ideally located hotel overlooking the Tuileries and beyond. This is one of Paris’ great "grande dame" hotels, and one of the chicest of them too, with beautiful Empire-era decor, just the right amount of gold, glass and marble, and notable paintings. The restaurant has a Michelin star, the bar is Versailles-themed and the Belle Etoile Suite has an amazing 360º view over Paris.
- The Hotel Brighton is almost right next door to Le Meurice. It's a simple-yet-elegant four-star hotel on the Rue du Rivoli, directly opposite the Tuileries Gardens with views up to the Louvre and down to the Orangerie. The best views are still from the rooms at the top of the hotel, but it’s also nice to sit in the ground floor bars and restaurants and look across to the Tuileries. And the bill will be easier to look at than if you stayed at Le Meurice!
- Too Hotel Paris is one of the few high-rise properties in the capital, where the stunning architecture is complemented by equally striking interiors from Philippe Starck. Perched at the top of skyscrapers in the 13th Arrondissement, the views over the entire city are unparalleled. Enjoy the city skyline from the panoramic restaurant, cocktail bar, roof terrace and sky spa with open-air hot tub. Not to mention every bedroom in the hotel.
- The classic view of Paris must include the Eiffel Tower, and the Hôtel La Comtesse offers just such a view. This 40-room Paris bolt-hole is in a beautiful 19th century Haussmann building close to the Champs de Mars, and it is elegantly themed on French literary salons and the women who hosted them. The suites on the upper floors have the best views of the tower.
- If you want to look out over Paris it stands to reason that you can’t stay too close to the centre of town, which is why we’ve included the Hotel de Banville in this category. It’s slightly off the beaten track in the 17th Arrondissement, in a stylish Art Deco building, but its charming upper rooms do offer views of the whole city. Each of the 38 rooms is individually decorated and designed, some bolder than others. But what’s really nice about staying here is the warm welcome you get in a hotel that’s been owned and run by the same family for almost one hundred years.
For a romantic view
- Le Relais du Louvre has a very close up view of one of Paris’s most elegant little churches, the Église St Germain-l'Auxerrois, with some of its 22 rooms looking out onto the stained glass windows and Gothic spires. This is a small hotel in a gorgeous old building, so all the rooms are different shapes and sizes, with different, charming original features — some have exposed beams, some beautiful ironwork, some floor-to-ceiling windows. All of them have an old-fashioned charm.
- The Hotel du Champ de Mars is another hotel with a very close-up view of a Paris landmark, this time the Eiffel Tower — the hotel sits close to one of its legs. Behind a refined townhouse facade, this 25-room property feels traditional, with a hint of colourful country charm.
- On the outside Le Tsuba is an elegant Art Deco hotel in the leafy 17th Arrondissement, and inside it’s a more modern version of the same: fairly minimalist, with a warm palette featuring plenty of brass and geometric shapes. The best of the 82 rooms have views across the city to the Eiffel Tower, or the Arc de Triomphe, which is just a few streets away, along with the Champs-Elysées. Take breakfast on the terrace if you can.
Luxury Hotels with a view
- The Hôtel Grand Powers has been welcoming guests for a stylish, romantic, Parisian stay since the 1920s, and offers a particular kind of five star opulence that comes from a totally custom made decor. Everything in the 50 rooms and suites fits perfectly, it's all very luxurious without being fussy, comprising contrasting shades of marble, oak, aged brass, silk linen and plush velvet. The best rooms, at the top of the hotel, have Eiffel Tower views.
- Just off the Champs-Elysées, the Hotel Balzac is a glamorous, opulently styled boutique townhouse hotel with 69 rooms. You can also expect an extremely elegant breakfast salon with wonderful velvet sofas, and a bar and lounge with fantastic views of the Eiffel Tower — which are shared by a number of the hotel's rooms.
- The 30 Napoleonic styled rooms of the Hotel des Grands Hommes are right on the doorstep of the Pantheon in Paris’s 5th Arrondissement, and offer a luxurious stay with close-up views of this wonderful monument. A townhouse hotel in the traditional style, the rooms have some great objets d’art and fancy wallpapers. The suites are large with a lounge space, so are practical for families too.
- If you prefer modern luxury consider Fauchon L'Hôtel, for behind its beautiful Haussmann facade its 54 guestrooms are contemporary in style, with custom made furniture and luxury fabrics in a palette of rich golds and dusky pinks. The rooms on one side offer views of the Eiffel Tower, and its 8th Arrondissement location is within a short walk of the Louvre. A customised gourmet bar in each room offers complimentary Fauchon edibles: buttery salt caramels, fruit jellies, chocolate truffles and — of course — champagne. Its Grand Cafe is worth a visit even if you’re not staying here.
For Eiffel Tower Views
- If you want to open the doors of your private hotel room terrace and look out on a view of the Eiffel Tower then the Shangri-La Paris is a good place to consider. This luxurious, colonial-style hotel has been converted from several turn-of-the-century townhouses, and now offers 100 rooms and suites, an elegant pool, two fine dining restaurants and a spa and gym.
- Le Damantin is a luxurious hotel and spa in the 8th Arrondissement, close to the banks of the Seine. The ‘Luxury Rooms’ are the ones with Eiffel Tower views. This is a refined property with just 44 rooms featuring modern monochrome decor with plush detailing.
- Hotel La Bourdonnais is in the 7th Arrondissement, behind the gardens that surround the Eiffel Tower. It’s a short distance from the tower, and some of the rooms on the top floors have tower views. There are 53 rooms to choose from, in a range of sizes and styles, but most have a modern feel, with leather headboards and contemporary lighting, plus some nice ornaments collected from all over the globe. The hotel has family rooms and its Junior Suites and above sleep four people.
For great value
- The Pantheon might not be the most famous landmark in Paris, but it’s still one of the most elegant, and Les Dames du Pantheon looks directly out at it from its 35 small but chic rooms, and its elegant bar and restaurant. This is a great location, really central, and ideal if you’re only here for a short time. It’s not cheap, but it’s affordable and very stylish for what you pay.
- Romantic and beautifully decorated, the Hôtel Providence in the 10th Arrondissement overlooks Montmartre. Eighteen elegant rooms are decorated with a collection of vintage and designer pieces, with lots of House of Hackney fabrics and wallpapers. The suites have their own cocktail bars, as well as the best views. All for very reasonable price tag!
Still not sure which to book?
