Paris has no shortage of amazing hotels, so it’s almost impossible to call just a few of them out as favorites. We’ve done our best with this list, however. In order of largest to smallest, here are three of our top hotels we recommend and book for clients.

SO/ Paris

This contemporary and stylish hotel is set on the banks of the Seine River between Île Saint-Louis and the Marais. Designed as a gallery, SO/ Paris shines a light on Parisian fashion, art, architecture and avant-garde design. Staff uniforms are by Guillaume Henry, artistic director of Patou, and there are iconic art features throughout the hotel, from Neïl Beiloufa in the lobby, Thomas Fougeirol in the bedrooms and Olafur Eliasson’s immersive installation on the 15th and 16th floors. A perfect base for the stylish traveller, SO/ Paris has 162 elegant rooms and handsome suites with striking views over of the Parisian rooftops, the Seine and the city’s landmarks.

Insider tip: Have drinks in the Bonnie Bar and enjoy great service and some of the best views of the entire city.

MMarkham Travel’s VIP amenities include:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full breakfast for two
• $100 resort/hotel credit
• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Esprit Saint Germain

This boutique hotel designed to feel like a private residence is ideally situated on the Left Bank in the heart of the ultra chic Saint Germain des Prés. Esprit Saint Germain was entirely renovated in 2021 with an authentic Parisien ambiance.This is exactly what you imagine a French hotel should be like – very intimate and warm, stunningly designed, with real loving care put into each of its 28 rooms, suites, apartments and lounges. Clients are welcomed as if they were guests in a friend’s home with a personalized and dedicated service enjoying complimentary drinks anytime during their stay sitting in the living room by the fireplace.

Insider tips: Choose a room with a view over the neighboring rooftops, and stop in the bar for happy hour before heading out to dinner.

MMarkham Travel’s VIP amenities include:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for two guests per bedroom
• Guests’ choice of red or white wine with a plate of assorted French cheeses, baguette and crackers
• Departure gift of butter cookies from the famous bakery Poilâne
• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Grand Powers Paris

Grand Powers is the epitome of Parisian chic, with its pastel-hued rooms and suites, antique fireplaces, and wrought-iron balconies. Built in the mid-19th century in the Haussmann style, this boutique, 5-star hotel is in a perfect spot to enjoy the city. Enjoy healthy, seasonal cuisine at Café 52 (including plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options) and holistic treatments and beauty rituals in the Thala Spa. And thanks to its prime location in Paris’s famous Golden Triangle, the hotel is just a short walk to the Champs-Elysées and Avenue Montaigne, home to high-end boutiques like Prada, Armani, and Louis Vuitton.

Insider tip: Reserve a room on the third floor or above on the Rue Francois 1er side for Eiffel Tower views.

MMarkham Travel’s VIP amenities include:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full breakfast for two
• $100 resort/hotel credit
• Early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi