Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Paris
Hotel · Champs-Elysees ·
Art Deco hotel with opulent rooms, Michelin-starred dining, spa
Art Deco hotel with opulent rooms, Michelin-starred dining, spa
"I found Prince de Galles to be an elegant home base in Paris; it houses Akira Back Paris and sits on Avenue George, putting me within easy reach of both haute cuisine and cultural hotspots." - AFAR
"Le Prince de Galles (19.20 by Norbert Tarayre), a legendary gem of Parisian Art Deco design built in 1928, has chosen to democratise palace hotel cuisine by entrusting its kitchens to Norbert Tarayre, the firebrand chef discovered on French TV's Top Chef in 2012." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"Though right next to the Four Seasons, the two hotels could not be more different: Prince de Galles is decidedly 1920s, with art-deco mosaics and Années Folles fashion photography. It's a tasteful nod to a prominent era in Paris, and a refreshing departure from much of the competition. The bedrooms are as luxurious, and the bathrooms as marble-heavy, as the best of Paris, but you're coming here for a more modern design and less of a "scene." Don't forget to try the Michelin-starred La Scène, led by one of the few award-winning female chefs in the city." - Sandra Ramani, Lindsey Tramuta
"So, what can you tell us about this place?Though right next to the Four Seasons George V, the two could not be more different. Prince de Galles is decidedly 1920s (though far more subtle than it was prior to its 2013 redesign) with two-toned carpets, colored armchairs, makassar ebony furniture, art deco mosaics, and 1920s and '30s fashion photography. It's a tasteful nod to a movement's prominent past in Paris and a refreshing departure from much of the competition. Sounds nice. What’s the crowd like?Largely Western travelers, many for business. Got it. Now, onto the good stuff: Tell us about the digs.Fully renovated, handsome rooms tick all of the understated luxury boxes. Rooms which are done in a palette of muted blues, browns, and greiges, as well as rich silks and velvets and rosewood are an elegant mashup of deco and 40s French. Très elegant! We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?Beds are firm and comfortable and bedding appropriately luxurious. Perfect. Oh, and please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.There is a different marble scheme in every bathroom—from seamless swaths of Italian Carrara to entire walls and floors covered in black and pink marble from the Pyrenées. Perfect. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whether it’s childcare, gyms, spas, even parking—whatever stuck with you.One of few award-winning female chefs in Paris, Stéphanie Lequellec gets high marks for her cuisine at La Scène, which received one Michelin star in 2014. The pastry chef in charge of the tea time at Les Heures bar, Nicolas Paciello is a rising star to watch. A Wellness suite takes the place of a full fledged spa and offers personalized treatments. We'll have to try La Scène—and the wellness suite. What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?It's about quiet, relaxation and terrific dining experiences here. Less about being part of or observing a 'scene', and that has value in a market dense with over the top luxury lodging. We love it already. Can you sum this place up for us?Seamless, clean, and more modern design, geared toward frequent travelers." - Lindsey Tramuta
"A chic Parisian Luxury Collection property that often requires topping off the 85,000-point certificate; recent searches showed a night costing about 103,000 Marriott Bonvoy points, illustrating that a small points top-up may be needed for stays here." - Paul Rubio