La Réserve Paris
Intimate Napoleonic mansion. Rich materials, deep velvet, Carrara marble, period antiques — but run with discretion rather than grandeur. Feels more like a private club than a hotel.
Le Gabriel only serves lunch Monday–Friday with a very tight seating window (12:30–1:30pm) — book months ahead
Why It Matters
The smallest Paris Palace hotel, first in the city to assign a personal butler to every single room and suite. Home to Le Gabriel, which earned its third Michelin star in March 2024. Repeatedly ranked #1 hotel in the world by Condé Nast Traveler (2020) and #1 in Paris by Travel + Leisure (2021). Also awarded three Michelin Keys in 2024.
La Réserve opened in 2015 in a restored 1854 Haussmann mansion that once belonged to the Duc de Morny — Napoleon III's half-brother. There's no lobby to speak of. Guests are received in the Louis XV Salon and personally guided to their rooms, as if arriving at a very well-appointed friend's house. Interior designer Jacques Garcia went deep into the building's bones, recovering original woodwork, cornices, and moldings, then layering in silk-hung walls, damascene brocade, velvet drapes, and gilded bronze sculptures. The result is opulent but not cold. At just 40 keys — 25 suites, 15 rooms — it is the smallest hotel in Paris to hold the 'Palace' distinction, and that intimacy is very much the point.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Deluxe Suite
The step into proper suite territory. Lofty ceilings, vivid velvet sofas, gilded bronze sculptures, antique curios, and — crucially — a wine cellar or private bar stocked with wines from Michel Reybier's own French vineyards. Views of Avenue Gabriel, the Grand Palais, and the Champs-Élysées garden. Lounge area separate from the bedroom.
King or Twin · 60 sqmDuc de Morny Suite
More apartment than suite at 115 sqm — named after the building's original owner and former resident. Working marble fireplace, lofty ceilings, matt black-lacquered beechwood and gilded furniture, rare antiques, contemporary art, velvet-clad lampshades. And there is a hidden door from the bedroom to the entrance for discreet exits. Avenue Gabriel and Grand Palais views.
King · 115 sqmEiffel Imperial Suite
A tribute to Napoleon in every detail: black lacquer, gold filigree, precious inlays, damascene silk brocade with medallion motifs. 5th-floor private balcony with prime Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais glass roof, and Notre-Dame steeple views. Wine cellar stocked with Grand Cru, private bar, spacious dressing room, herringbone parquet. Connectable to a Premier Junior Suite.
King · 118 sqmEiffel Junior Suite
Fifth-floor suites with a balcony looking directly onto the Eiffel Tower, Élysée gardens, and the Grand Palais glass roof — the views here do a lot of the work. Inside: velvet sofas in gem-bright hues, herringbone parquet, Damascene brocade, period furniture. Connectable to Presidential Suites.
King or Twin · 52 sqmEiffel Presidential Suite
120–140 sqm on the 5th floor with a Steinway grand piano and Eiffel Tower views from both the windows and the balcony. A library on the floor below comes with a Louis XV desk and leather-bound books. Pastel and vivid color palette, hand-picked antiques, private bar, Grand Cru wine cellar, herringbone parquet. Connectable to Prestige Junior Suites.
King · 130 sqmEiffel Suite
70–85 sqm with a balcony that delivers Avenue Gabriel, Grand Palais, and direct Eiffel Tower views. Dark wood gilt-accented Napoleonic furniture, velvet settees in jewel-bright shades, objets d'art from top Parisian antique dealers. Spacious bedroom, large dressing room, lounge with dining table. Wine cellar or private bar stocked with Grand Cru vintages.
King or Twin · 78 sqmElysée Suite
Top-floor suite looking out over the Grand Palais nave, the gilded sculptures of the Pont Alexandre III, and the Eiffel Tower. Grand piano in the center of one of the suite's two lounges. Bespoke wallpaper, herringbone parquet echoing ornate ceiling moldings, antiques and period furniture throughout. Two private bars stocked with exceptional vintages. Must be booked by phone.
King · 170 sqmGrand Palais Suite
The largest accommodation in the house at 200–225 sqm with two bedrooms (each king), two generous lounges, two private bars, and a Grand Cru wine cellar. One bathtub looks directly out to the Eiffel Tower; the other to the Grand Palais glass roof. Authentic Napoleon III furniture, antiques, balcony views of the Eiffel Tower. Must be booked by phone.
Two King bedrooms · 213 sqmJunior Suite Terrace
Same 50 sqm footprint as the Prestige Junior Suite but comes with a dedicated private terrace facing the hotel's secluded courtyard — ideal in warm weather. Twin vanity sinks in the marble bathroom alongside the tub and walk-in shower.
King · 50 sqmPremier Room
Five extra square meters over the Prestige Room and connectible to a Prestige Junior Suite for families. Same Belle Époque aesthetic: shimmering Damascene brocade, herringbone parquet, Carrara marble bath with freestanding tub and walk-in shower. Courtyard views. iPad controls throughout.
King or Twin · 45 sqmPrestige Junior Suite
No two are identical. Each has its own character and some come with a private balcony. Separate lounge area alongside the bedroom. Monochrome family photos of owner Michel Reybier line the walls alongside contemporary paintings and antique bronze sculptures. Connectable to Premier Rooms for larger groups. Carrara marble bathroom with tub and walk-in shower.
King or Twin · 50 sqmPrestige Room
The entry point at La Réserve and still larger than most Paris suites elsewhere. Herringbone parquet, Damascene brocade fabrics, pastel tones, and a Carrara marble bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower. Overlooks the leafy interior patio. iPad controls lighting, temperature, and mood. Complimentary WiFi, fully stocked minibar, signature bath products.
King or Twin · 40 sqmPrestige Suite
70–85 sqm with a separate bedroom, large dressing room, lounge with dining table, and a city-surveying balcony overlooking Rue de Cirque and the Grand Palais. Napoleon III furniture, Damascene brocade hangings, plush carpets, wine cellar or private bar. The 80 sqm Prestige suite confirmed by the official site adds a separate lounge area and large Carrara marble bathroom with bathtub, Italian-style shower, and twin vanity sinks.
King or Twin · 80 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Clef d'Or concierges offer insider access to Paris — backstage visits to cultural landmarks, restaurant reservations, opera tickets, private museum tours, and exclusive recommendations not normally available to visitors.
Annual literary prize ceremony hosted at La Réserve Paris. Cultural programming tied to the hotel's identity as a literary and artistic address.
Seasonal package (May–June) that includes a stay in a prestige suite plus a one-hour private coaching session with a French international tennis player. Tied to the Roland Garros tournament calendar.
Summer terrace activation at La Pagode featuring creative cuisine, a La Mascaronne rosé bar, and live music on Avenue Gabriel.
Held every first Thursday of the month at La Pagode de Cos. Features wines from Michel Reybier's estates including Château Cos d'Estournel and others.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two meeting rooms: a 107-capacity floor 1 space (60 auditorium / 18 U-shape) and Salon Gabriel on floor 2 (20 capacity / 8 U-shape). Both carpeted, wireless internet.
Every room and suite — not just top-tier suites — has a dedicated butler available around the clock via in-room iPad. Butlers can unpack/repack luggage, press shirts, create in-room surprises, deliver items from outside, and bring dishes from Le Gabriel.
No traditional room service menu — but the dedicated butler can bring dishes up from Le Gabriel and La Pagode de Cos directly to the room.
Personal training sessions available. Equipment includes tailor-made circuits; pilates and yoga sessions on offer through Spa Nescens Club. In-room fitness equipment (yoga mats, weights) also provided.
Complimentary minibar in all rooms. Additional charges apply for alcohol.
A dedicated smoking lounge — uncommon in Paris luxury hotels. Reserved for hotel guests and their friends.
A private library exclusively for hotel guests in the morning. Leather-bound tomes, Louis XV desk. Opens to all for lunch service from noon.
Dogs under 10kg are welcome. Maximum one dog per room, from Junior Suite category. Supplement of €50 per room per night.
One of very few indoor pools in a Paris hotel of this scale. Heated, located within the Spa Nescens. Reserved for hotel guests, apartment guests, spa members, and those booking private lessons.
iPad tablet in every room and suite controls lighting, temperature, TV, and mood presets. Includes a dedicated butler call button. Screens are integrated into mirrors in some rooms.
Available on request. CDG approximately 26km; Orly approximately 17km.
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