Cheval Blanc Paris

My wife and I are staying at Cheval Blanc St. Barths after recently having an amazing experience at the Paris location.

We chose the St. Barths property specifically because our Paris experience was so outstanding. The brand consistency across locations gives us confidence that we'll have another exceptional stay, and we're looking forward to experiencing their luxury standards in a different setting.

Cheval Blanc Paris has top-notch pillows with pillow menus — it's less mainstream but excellent quality.

For consistency across large portfolios, Four Seasons wins, but Cheval Blanc Paris and Bulgari Dubai both offer exceptional pillow experiences. They have detailed pillow menus that let you customize your sleep experience, and the quality is genuinely superior to most luxury properties.

I know I'm in the minority, but I'm not a massive fan of the room product — it doesn't feel Parisian to me.

While the art is gorgeous, when I'm flying that far, I want to feel somewhere foreign. This feels too international luxury to me rather than distinctly French. I also find the glass-walled bathroom design problematic when traveling with friends — it makes it an unattractive choice for sharing.

I stayed a few months ago and while the service was excellent, it felt a bit 'not a vibe' — I moved somewhere else after.

My room was upgraded to a suite and the hotel is beautiful, but something felt off about the atmosphere. The concierge said they couldn't get Hermès bookings but would 'call someone she knows' — sent me to Sèvres store. Not sure if it was the hotel connection or luck, but we ended up with three bags and lots of ready-to-wear over six months.

I'd say Cheval Blanc if you liked Crillon — it has modern touches and their concierge is on point.

The hotel is actually even more modern than Crillon, which you seemed to enjoy. Their concierge team really delivers, but like anywhere in Paris, restaurant bookings depend on timing. If you're booking well in advance, they can work magic. Try to book a week before and even Macron would struggle unless he threatens wine tariffs.

Cheval Blanc Paris was ranked number 4 on the World's Best 50 Hotels 2024 list.

The hotel achieved the fourth position globally, placing it among the most elite luxury properties worldwide alongside Capella Bangkok, Passalacqua, and Rosewood Hong Kong in the top tier. This recognition reflects its standing as one of the premier luxury destinations globally.

I didn't stay here but had dinner at Plénitude — the food is perfect if you enjoy fine dining.

I sit firmly in the chubby class, but sitting in that restaurant made me feel like maybe my money doesn't spend the same. This is the only place where I felt like their normal clientele lives a different life than I do. Everyone was friendly, but it was obvious this caters to a different level entirely.

I had dinner at Langosteria and was seated but no one came to wait on us for drinks, menus, or water.

We had to wave a waiter down to get service, which was disappointing for such a property. The food quality didn't match the atmosphere or prices — it was mediocre at best and just not worth it for what we paid.

The location is both the benefit and negative — near many attractions but overrun with tourists.

The rooms could be more soundproof, but it was still an amazing experience overall. We truly appreciated all the extra amenities in the room, and I especially enjoyed the airport transfer experience. The proximity to attractions is wonderful, but the tourist crowds can be overwhelming.

After two visits to Cheval Blanc Randheli, we chose Cheval Blanc again for Paris and made a great decision.

The location right next to the Louvre is amazing, and the rooms are beautiful and spacious with lovely light colors and details. The spa is one of the nicest I've seen in Paris, and everything feels so special compared to our Maldives experiences with the brand.

Walking into the suite was an amazing experience every time — our awe never diminished over the entire stay.

I stay at all the nicest hotels, so when I say the toiletries are insane, that means something. All surfaces are stunningly high quality, from thick wood walls to fabric walls and marble tubs. The little touches blew me away — phone cables wrapped in Cheval Blanc velvet straps, a metal bookmark appearing in my book overnight, sunglasses getting perfectly folded cleaning cloths. Every detail was obsessed over.

I honestly felt like a movie star when Victor opened the Ruinart and showed me the room with Point Neuf views.

My arrival was perfect — genuine enthusiasm from the moment I walked in, and early check-in as always. The butler service team is excellent, and the room was immaculate with that beautiful balcony view. Everything was outstanding: the Dior Spa, the pool, the birthday cake, the gifts, the turn-down service. You're treated like royalty here.

We booked a junior suite balcony room and after checking out, I can say it was worth every penny.

Our terrace had stunning views of the river, Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame. Every request got a prompt, friendly response, and we were constantly surprised with little gifts and treats. The doormen know your name and will walk three steps with an umbrella so your head doesn't catch a raindrop. I may have shed tears checking out.

The service is excellent, but I was disappointed by small rooms and construction starting at 7am.

Two of three restaurants were closed in early August, and there was no other room service option. They described rooms as having Eiffel Tower views, but you could only see the tiniest tip. The construction noise from next door and the restaurant above at 7am should have been communicated. The price should reflect current hotel conditions.

For our 10-year anniversary, we knew this was the most desirable five-star hotel in Paris, especially with Plénitude there.

We booked over six months in advance and the service was impeccable from arrival to departure. The location was central, the in-house car service was excellent, and the concierge was accommodating. But our room had serious soundproofing issues — furniture moving on the 7th floor rooftop until past 2am made sleep impossible. There was also an annoying green blinking light by our bed that made falling asleep difficult.

I stayed here for five nights with my wife and it was one of the best hotel experiences of our life.

Everything was on point with incredible attention to detail. We got the water-facing room and it was perfect — everything meticulously branded and flawless. The service was phenomenal, the spa relaxing, and the pool impressive. The breakfast was mind-blowing and the location ideal. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Paris.