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15 Paris hotels with breathtaking Eiffel Tower views
For the finest vantage point in Paris, these hotels all have incredible Eiffel Tower views
It's the City of Lights’ most iconic sight – and luckily for fans of huge steel structures, there are lots of Paris hotels with Eiffel Tower views to experience on your next city break.
Some of the best hotels in Paris are situated to perfectly showcase the much-loved landmark. Of course, there are other sights in the French capital to enjoy, but the Eiffel Tower is a good place to start – and by staying at these hotels, you won’t even have to leave your room or the terrace to enjoy it.
There are lavish suites in Paris with unforgettable panoramas to be admired from the comfort of their sweeping terraces, such as the Belle Etoile Suite at the Dorchester Collection’s Le Meurice.
At the Pullman near the Gare Montparnasse, Parisians and visitors alike clamour for a space up on the lofty rooftop, where the sundowners are accompanied by an incredible vista.
For pinch-me views delivered straight to your balcony (and to channel Carrie Bradshaw in the final episodes of Sex and the City), book a stay at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, which has an unforgettable view of the tower and beyond.
Or for something a little more old-school, check in to Hôtel Raphael, which is perfect for Francophiles. Here are the best Paris hotels with Eiffel Tower views…
Le Meurice
Le Meurice is one of two hotels by the Dorchester Collection in Paris and it has official Palace status, decreed by the government and its special certification for especially grand hotels. There are vast suites with leafy terraces showcasing the Eiffel Tower – these include the Belle Etoile Suite, pictured.
The hotel has had an illustrious past, hosting a wedding banquet for Pablo Picasso and also providing stylish shelter to Coco Chanel, Salvador Dalí (once a fully fledged resident), Bob Dylan and Jean Cocteau over the years. Dalí now has a restaurant named after him – plus the frosted mirrors he created are still on show.
Pullman Montparnasse
The best Eiffel Tower views at this hotel in Montparnasse can be enjoyed with a drink in hand up on the hotel’s spectacular terrace, where you’ll find the highest open-air rooftop bar in Paris. At weekends, lots of people want to join in on the action for sundowners with a skyline view.
Unsurprisingly for a building that’s almost 400 feet high, there are panoramic views of Paris from many of the guestrooms, which feature art deco lighting and contemporary decor. Paris doesn't have as many skyscrapers as other big, international cities, which is in many ways a good thing – but with views this good, you'll be glad for this one.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Immortalised ever since Carrie Bradshaw checked in for the final episodes of Sex and the City back in 2004, Hôtel Plaza Athénée is opposite the Eiffel Tower, with many rooms overlooking it. The view from Carrie’s balcony made her gasp, and there’s a lot more to astound guests aside from those unforgettable views, including a Michelin-starred restaurant and a Dior spa.
The hotel is on leafy Avenue Montaigne, so you’ll be in good company – many of the finest French fashion houses have flagships here. The façade is graced by 1,900 red geraniums, which only add to the beautiful backdrop.
Four Seasons George V
The art deco George V is another certified Parisian Palace, an accolade reserved for only the most opulent hotels – and this one certainly lives up to expectations. It is, after all, one of the most famous hotels in the world, with several suites that are positioned for prime views of the Eiffel Tower and tables set up for unforgettable dining experiences.
It’s in the Golden Triangle, which means you’ll be well-placed for exploring many of the major sights, with the superb Le Spa ready to soothe sore limbs afterwards. This is a Paris hotel for foodies, since the George V’s assorted restaurants have no fewer than five Michelin stars between them.
Shangri-La Paris
Almost half of the guestrooms at Shangri-La Paris have a view of the city’s most iconic landmark and many of them are enhanced by a balcony or terrace, so you can enjoy the panoramas even more, en plein air. The hotel, which was once the residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, has some blow-the-budget options overlooking the Eiffel Tower, such as La Suite, pictured.
There are plenty of French fine-dining establishments in the city, of course, but if you’re in search of Michelin-starred Chinese food, the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant is where to head.
Hôtel La Comtesse
This hôtel particulier in the 7th arrondissement has wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower. There are 40 rooms and suites set within this Haussmannian building, each with captivating views of the tower through their French doors.
It was designed to feel like a literary salon in the 18th century, so guests can relax with a high-brow book or share their enlightened thoughts deep in conversation at the ground-floor café, which, of course, will serve up delicious French delicacies to accompany the proceedings.
The Peninsula Paris
The Paris edition of the ultra-luxe Peninsula brand is on Avenue Kléber in the 16th arrondissement, so you’ll be able to stroll over to many of the city's most famous attractions. For the best views of the Eiffel Tower, head up to Le Rooftop, a leafy sanctuary within the city that’s perfect for sunsets with an iconic view.
More views of the most famous steel tower in the world await at the two-Michelin-starred L’Oiseau Blanc. Other dining options at the hotel include the Chinese LiLi and La Terrasse Kléber down at street level, which is perfect for stylish-Parisian people-watching.
Hôtel Madame Reve
In what was once the Louvre’s post office, Hôtel Madame Reve has transformed a 19th-century building into a buzzy hotel. The decor mixes the historical with the new, with mid-century accents, earthy tones and lots of glossy wood-panelling joining chandeliers, mosaic-lined floors and gilded mirrors.
There are plenty of rooms with mesmerising views of Parisian monuments – including several that look out across to the Eiffel Tower. Some have bath tubs placed next to the sloping windows to enjoy the vistas as you soak.
Brach Paris
For a memorable experience in Paris, book Brach’s Henri Suite, which has an Eiffel-facing hot tub on its terrace. You’ll also be able to enjoy the impressive views from the hotel’s terrace, which is especially enjoyable after nightfall when the famous light show starts up.
The hotel, which is in the 16th arrondissement, is also home to a patisserie by one of the best bakers in France, as well as a Mediterranean restaurant and a creative cocktail bar, where the team make the syrups in-house.
Terrass
Close to the Sacré-Coeur in Montmartre, Terrass was built in 1911. Today, it is a 120-room hotel with a roof terrace offering some amazing views of the French capital. It has hosted artists and writers, such as Colette, and there’s still a library for contemporary literary guests to enjoy.
The neighbourhood is one of the most authentic in Paris, with traditional bakeries and grocery stores, galleries and shops with historic façades. For yet more panoramic views, climb the 222 steps up to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Hôtel Raphael
The unabashedly extravagant Hôtel Raphael, built in the 1920s, is ideal for fans of classic French opulence and old-school glamour. The elaborate façade sets the tone for what’s inside: antique furniture, murals, polished black and white floors, brocade curtains and carved wood-panelling. Views of the Eiffel Tower await up on the rooftop and on the terraces of some of the rooms.
The 16th arrondissement stay, which has been run by the same family for four generations, is steps from the Arc de Triomphe – and the Les Clefs d’Or concierge will be able to point you in the direction of all of Paris’s best-kept secrets.
Hôtel Dames Des Arts
Hôtel Dames Des Arts has the perfect Parisian setting, on the Left Bank in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Views of the iconic Eiffel Tower await up on the hotel’s rooftop, where you can admire the 360-degree panoramas, and enjoy delicious food and regular sets by the resident DJ.
The stylish interiors are the work of Raphael Novat, who has recently launched a furniture line for prized Italian brand Loro Piana – some pieces from the collection star in the hotel’s decor. The rooftop may be the star attraction, but there’s also a hidden courtyard with another restaurant down at street level.
La Réserve Paris
For something truly special, the A-list-approved La Réserve Paris is one of the most lavish hotels in the City of Lights, but its premise is a little different. In contrast to the many opulent Parisian palace hotels, this is more of a series of spectacular apartments, so it feels like you’re staying in a discreet private mansion. In lieu of a formal reception, guests check-in at the Louis XV Salon before being whisked up to their suite.
As well as the Eiffel Tower, other sights of note that are visible from this exquisite hotel – which is perfectly positioned between Avenue Montaigne and Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, close to the Champs-Elysées – include the Concorde obelisk and the Grand Palais. As befits such a grand setting, the hotel has a three-Michelin-starred restaurant (Le Gabriel) and a superb spa.
Cheval Blanc Paris
There are so many extravagant hotels in Paris and one of its most unashamedly opulent is the Cheval Blanc, which has an impressive Dior spa, a kids’ club created by the accomplished French sailor Maud Fontenoy and a mosaic-lined swimming pool.
The food and drink offering is equally stellar, with a brasserie and Italian restaurant on the seventh floor, both showcasing incredible views of the city. Then there’s Plénitude by chef Arnaud Donckele, which has been awarded three Michelin stars. And you may be in France, but that doesn’t mean the food has to be classically French – the hotel recently unveiled Hakuba, its new Japanese fine-dining restaurant.
Hotel de Sers
By invitation of the Marquis de Sers, guests are invited to share the nobleman’s Parisian home – and if it’s a hotel with Eiffel Tower views you seek, you’ll be rather glad of the offer. The 8th arrondissement dwelling was built in 1880, complete with stables and a courtyard, but it’s now a boutique hotel, with a prime location close to the River Seine and the Champs-Elysées.
Guests who are feeling wearied by days out exploring the city can book an in-room spa treatment or head to the Hotel de Sers’s sauna and hammam. For the best Eiffel Tower views, book the namesake Eiffel Suite.
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