Regal hotel on Versailles grounds, luxe dining, private tours, spa
12 Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, 78000 Versailles, France Get directions
"A sumptuous hotel offering Thanksgiving dinners with a classically American menu designed by Alain Ducasse, including turkey and pecan pie."
"Set within the grounds of the Château de Versailles, this hotel has seven rooms, six suites, and one lavish apartment, all with period-correct decor and modern luxury comforts. Features include guided tours of the Palace of Versailles, a Valmont spa, and a 15-meter indoor swimming pool. Dining is by Alain Ducasse at Le Grand Control." - Tina Meyer
"Opened in 2021 by a French luxury hotel company, this property occupies a converted 17th‑century palace building originally envisioned by architect Jules Hardouin‑Mansart. It has quickly become a coveted stay and earned three Michelin keys in an inaugural hotel ranking. The 14 uniquely decorated rooms and suites are furnished with restored and recreated period furniture, artwork, fabrics, chandeliers, and artifacts; notable facilities include dining overseen by Alain Ducasse, a spa by La Maison Valmont, and a 50‑foot indoor pool. Rates are steep (Deluxe Rooms from about $2,885 per night, while the grand Suite Necker—a former private apartment of the Controller‑General Jacques Necker with 14‑foot ceilings—starts at just over $16,000), and a stay often includes perks such as round‑trip transfer in a Mercedes S‑Class, one lunch and one dinner per day, and a private guide for exclusive tours. Guests receive privileged access to areas normally closed to the public, private morning tours of the Trianon and the Queen’s Hamlet before opening hours, an evening private tour of the palace, unlimited garden access (with boats and golf carts), and optional add‑ons such as a Marie Antoinette–themed costume fitting, a private performance at the Royal Opera, or private dining with a live string quartet in the former apartment of Louis XV’s daughters. As of late April 2024 there were still rooms available for the latter half of the Olympic Games (Aug 7–11)." - Nicholas DeRenzo, Michelle Baran
"This luxurious establishment in the Airelles hotel is steeped in history and inextricably linked to the Palace of Versailles. It combines theatrical staging – with diners being greeted by a valet, and staff in period costume – and cuisine tailored to the occasion. Devised by Alain Ducasse, the menu comprises dishes made with premium produce that reflect the great man's commitment to naturalité. Entrusted to chef Stéphane Duchiron, the food is a masterclass in technical skill, with everything expertly cooked and seasoned, and high-quality sauces and jus bringing out the forthright, distinctive flavours of the ingredients." - Michelin Inspector
"Afternoon tea at Versailles is an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of a place steeped in history, and is decorated with gilding, heavy curtains and furniture designed in the unadulterated 18th century tradition." - Guide MICHELIN
