Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal
Understated Parisian luxury. Family-owned (the Marang family's Paristory group), which shows in the warmth and consistency of service. Botanical lobby art, Diptyque toiletries in every room, a Clefs d'Or concierge, and a rooftop suite accessible only by private elevator. It's polished without being stiff.
Book a Junior Suite or higher to get a real sense of space — and ask for a Palais Royal-facing view.
Why It Matters
The only 5-star hotel directly overlooking the Palais Royal gardens, steps from the Louvre. Pierre-Yves Rochon designed the interiors. The Rooftop Suite on the 7th floor has a private elevator and a terrace with simultaneous views of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Sacré-Cœur, and the Palais Royal. The Place de Valois courtyard outside is also a filming location for the Netflix series Emily in Paris.
Set in an 18th-century building on the quiet Place de Valois, the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal delivers exactly what its name promises. The Louvre is 200 meters away. The Palais Royal gardens are right outside. And it's the only 5-star hotel with this particular address. Interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon — who also did Four Seasons George V and Shangri-La Paris — bring real quality: vivid green accents, fresh plants, light colors that bring the gardens indoors. But be warned: entry-level Superior rooms come in at just 205 sq ft, which is genuinely compact for the price point.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
Connecting Suite
A suite configuration that connects with an adjoining room, offering space for up to 5 guests. Good option for families who need full suite comfort plus separate sleeping quarters for kids.
King
Connecting Suite Prestige
The prestige tier connecting option — higher-category suite with an adjoining room. Sleeps up to 5 with all the finishes and light exposure of the Prestige category.
King
Connecting Superior Rooms
Two Superior rooms connected — useful for families or groups who want separate sleeping spaces while sharing access.
Queen
Deluxe Room
A step up to 235 sq ft with a proper bathtub and a windowed bathroom — rare in Paris. Views face the pedestrian courtyard of Place de Valois. Can connect to a Prestige Suite for families.
Queen or Twin · 22 sqmEiffel Tower Suite
590 sq ft duplex with a private terrace that looks out over the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, Opéra Garnier, and the Palais Royal all at once. Solid oak parquet flooring, custom-made furniture by named designers, marble bathroom. A Marshall Bluetooth speaker is included — a small but telling detail. This is the hotel's calling card for couples and honeymooners.
King or Twin · 55 sqmExecutive Room
At 280 sq ft, the Executive adds a dressing room to the equation and looks directly onto the calm Place de Valois — one of the better-value room categories in the hotel.
King or Twin · 26 sqmJunior Suite
345 sq ft with a Palais Royal monument-facing view on the city side. Has a sofa bed and large desk, making it genuinely useful for families or those who need to work. Both a shower and separate tub in the bathroom.
King or Twin · 32 sqmJunior Suite Prestige
Roughly 375 sq ft, but configured differently from the standard suite: an island unit divides the sleeping side from the living area with sofa bed. Views face either the Place de Valois (the Emily in Paris square) or the Palais Royal. Flooded with light thanks to the open-plan layout.
King or Twin · 35 sqmJunior Suite with Balcony
Same 345 sq ft as the Junior Suite but on a high floor with a balcony added. The added outdoor access makes a real difference — direct exposure to Palais Royal and Paris monument views.
King or Twin · 32 sqmPrestige Suite
450 sq ft with a 180-degree view from the Palais Royal to Place de Valois. Double exposure floods the room with light. Large dressing room, separate living room with sofa bed, spacious marble bathroom. Some units have views toward Sacré-Cœur.
King or Twin · 42 sqmRooftop Suite
The jewel of the hotel, on the 7th and top floor with access by private elevator. 755 sq ft plus a 270 sq ft terrace — the terrace is the thing. It offers an unobstructed 180° panorama of Paris: Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, Palais Royal, and the Louvre. Separate living room, dining room, marble bathroom. Feels less like a hotel suite and more like a private Parisian pied-à-terre at the top of a palace.
King or Twin · 70 sqmSuite
375 sq ft with a separate living room — proper separation of sleeping and living spaces. Marble bathroom with both tub and shower, separate WC. Good for families or anyone doing business. Some have a balcony option at extra cost.
King or Twin · 35 sqmSuite with Balcony
The 375 sq ft Suite configuration with a balcony on a high floor. Monument views come into play here — a worthwhile upgrade over the standard Suite version.
King or Twin · 35 sqmSuperior Room
Compact but well-thought-out at 205 sq ft. Views take in the Parisian streets, Place de Valois, or the interior courtyard. Light palette, Diptyque products, and the option of shower or tub. These are the entry-level rooms — fine for a short stay, but genuinely small by luxury standards.
Queen, King, or Twin · 19 sqmSuperior Room with Balcony
Same footprint as the Superior Room at 205 sq ft, but on a higher floor with an added balcony. Costs a bit more — worth it for the direct exposure to Parisian rooftops and air.
Queen, King, or Twin · 19 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Signature Suites and Café 52 can host private events: symposiums, press conferences, lunches, dinners, cocktail parties. Available on request via the hotel.
The Clefs d'Or concierge team arranges private guided tours of Paris — the Louvre, Versailles day trips, and beyond. Pre-arranged through the concierge before or during your stay.
Every Sunday 12:30–2:30pm. A healthy gourmet brunch including starters, seafood, salads, three signature main dish choices (Smorrebrod, Buddha bowl, or dish of the day), pastries, gluten-free desserts, freshly squeezed juices, and hot drinks. Champagne included.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel features a private art gallery with contemporary artworks displayed throughout the public areas.
The hotel offers curated gift boxes bookable via grandhoteldupalaisroyal.secretbox.fr — useful for gifting stays or experiences.
Christopher El Ouadakri holds the prestigious Clefs d'Or designation. Available to arrange restaurant reservations, museum tickets, private transfers, theatre tickets, and anything else you need.
Valet parking available — note there is no on-site parking lot. Valet arranges nearby parking.
There is no swimming pool on the property.
Star Hammam (Turkish steam bath) available in the wellness area.
Treadmill, exercise bike, elliptical trainer, weight machine, dumbbells, yoga accessories, and Mat Fit solution.
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