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The best luxury hotels in France

The 16 hotels in France that made the collection, starting with the highest score.

The top five of 16

  1. 1 Cheval Blanc Courchevel Legend · 18/20
  2. 2 Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel Favorite · 17.5/20
  3. 3 Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Favorite · 17.5/20
  4. 4 La Réserve Paris Favorite · 17.5/20
  5. 5 Le Bristol Paris Favorite · 17/20
  1. Cheval Blanc Courchevel — Courchevel, France Fat Legend, 18 out of 20. Courchevel, France 1 Cheval Blanc Courchevel A ski-in/ski-out Cheval Blanc hotel in Courchevel 1850, France, with slope views and a Guerlain spa.
  2. Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Paris, France 2 Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel An 18th-century former palace turned hotel in 1909, set directly on Paris’s Place de la Concorde.
  3. Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Paris, France 3 Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris A Four Seasons hotel in central Paris with renovated rooms, an indoor pool, spa, and multiple dining venues.
  4. La Réserve Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Paris, France 4 La Réserve Paris An intimate 40-room Palace hotel off the Champs-Élysées with Jacques Garcia interiors and a three-Michelin-starred restaurant.
  5. Le Bristol Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 5 Le Bristol Paris A Haussmannian Palace hotel on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, open since 1925 with a three-Michelin-starred restaurant on site.
  6. Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 6 Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris A historic Art Deco hotel on Paris’s Left Bank in Saint-Germain, near Le Bon Marché.
  7. Mandarin Oriental, Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Paris, France 7 Mandarin Oriental, Paris A modern five-star hotel on rue Saint-Honoré, steps from Place Vendôme and the Louvre.
  8. Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa — Champillon, FranceFounders’ Verdict Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Champillon, France 8 Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa A contemporary Relais & Châteaux retreat above Épernay, with vineyard panoramas and a world-class spa.
  9. Eden Rock St Barths — St Barthélemy, France Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. St Barthélemy, France 9 Eden Rock St Barths A beachfront Oetker Collection hotel built into a rock outcrop over Saint-Jean Bay in St Barthélemy.
  10. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez — Saint-Tropez, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Saint-Tropez, France 10 Cheval Blanc St-Tropez A beachfront hotel on the site of the former Résidence de la Pinède, on the edge of Saint-Tropez, France.
  11. Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Paris, France 11 Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris A Raffles hotel behind a classic façade in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, near the Arc de Triomphe and Monceau Park, with an art collection throughout.
  12. The Peninsula Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Paris, France 12 The Peninsula Paris A Peninsula brand hotel in central Paris near the Champs-Elysees, with rooftop views over the city.
  13. L'Apogée Courchevel — Courchevel, France Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. Courchevel, France 13 L’Apogée Courchevel A palace-rated Oetker Collection hotel in Courchevel 1850 with secluded ski-in/out access to the Three Valleys.
  14. Cheval Blanc Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Paris, France 14 Cheval Blanc Paris LVMH’s crown jewel on the Seine — where Parisian savoir-faire meets haute couture hospitality.
  15. Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Paris, France 15 Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme A modern five-star hotel near Place Vendôme in central Paris, within walking distance of the Louvre and Palais Garnier.
  16. Ritz Paris — Paris, France Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. Paris, France 16 Ritz Paris A 142-room palace-style hotel on Place Vendôme in central Paris, with bars, a spa and pool, and named historic suites.

What fat travellers ask about France

What is the best luxury hotel in France?

Cheval Blanc Courchevel leads our France list with a Fat Score of 18/20. A ski-in/ski-out Cheval Blanc hotel in Courchevel 1850, France, with slope views and a Guerlain spa.

How many luxury hotels does Fat Voyage recommend in France?

16 hotels are in the collection in France right now. Each is scored on service, rooms & design, location, dining and wellness, from trip reports in luxury travel communities, critics’ reviews and verified guest reviews.

What is a Fat Score?

Fat Voyage’s score out of 20, read from what luxury travellers write after their stays: trip reports, critics’ reviews and verified guest reviews. The long, recent ones count most, and no hotel can pay for a score.

Which hotels in France have Michelin Keys?

13 hotels in France in our collection hold Michelin Keys in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel selection. Three Keys: Cheval Blanc Courchevel; Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris; La Réserve Paris; Le Bristol Paris; Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa; Cheval Blanc Paris; and Ritz Paris. Two Keys: Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel; Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris; Cheval Blanc St-Tropez; Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris; The Peninsula Paris; and L’Apogée Courchevel. The Keys come from the guide’s own anonymous inspections and are separate from the Fat Score.