3 Best Hotels in Les Grands Boulevards, Paris

Understated luxury with a contemporary Zen vibe differentiates this Hyatt from its more classic neighbors between Place Vendôme and Opéra Garnier, and it's also distinguished by its designation as one of Paris's 12 "palace" hotels, meaning it reaches a certain level of luxury, service, and amenities beyond even a five-star hotel. Five Haussmann-era buildings were converted into a showcase of handsome polished beige limestone, mahogany-veneer surfaces, and bronze sculptures. The luxe minimalist vibe in the contemporary rooms extends to the Japanese-inspired baths, underfloor heating, and spacious dressing areas. Spa treatments feature French La Mer products. Head to elegant Michelin-starred Pur for a gastronomic feast with an open kitchen within view of the dining room rotunda, or chic Le Café Jeanne. Afternoon tea in La Cheminée or after-hours cocktails in artsy Le Bar are perfect treats.

The chic Kimpton line's first Parisian outpost is located inside a stunning Art Nouveau landmark building—once part of the upscale Samaritaine department store—and each of the deco-inspired rooms is different: some offer balconies, others stellar views to the Eiffel Tower or the Opéra a stone's throw away. All come with luxurious interiors, featuring plush designer furniture, ample marble baths, top-of-the-line bedding, and original artwork. Amenities include a California-inspired indoor-outdoor restaurant, an indoor pool, a small spa, and a rooftop cocktail bar with jaw-dropping views of Paris.

This interesting hotel with tasteful, elegant rooms is in a stately, early-20th-century bank building in the heart of the Opéra district, which is full of shops and theaters. The imposing domed lobby hosts an eclectic restaurant and tapas bar on either side. Each room has parquet floors, custom furniture, leather-weave headboards, and marble or green mosaic tiles in the bathrooms. The Spanish-owned hotel doubles as a museum, with the owner's jewelry collection on display on each floor.