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Paris · head to head
Le Bristol Paris vs Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris is $931 a night less. They are 1.2 km apart.
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
$1,749/ night, 2026-10-10
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The honest take
Book Le Bristol Paris if you want the fuller five-star package and the highest guest rating, at $2,456 a night. Book Le Royal Monceau if $1,551 buys you nearly the same standard, plus pet-friendliness and a hot tub Le Bristol doesn't list. Both sit within 1.2km of each other on the Right Bank near the Champs-Élysées, so location isn't the deciding factor. The gap is really about atmosphere and about a thousand dollars a night.
The look and the feel
Le Bristol Paris
Le Bristol occupies a grand 18th-century townhouse on the rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and it still feels like one: boiseries, Savonnerie carpets, a marble staircase that curls up through the light well of the original hôtel particulier. The garden restaurant looks onto a courtyard of clipped hedges and a century-old magnolia, and the panoramic rooftop pool on the eighth floor is one of the more unexpected luxuries in Paris hotel-keeping. It draws an older, moneyed, discreet crowd who want Louis XVI furniture and a butler rather than a design statement.
Traditionalists who want an actual 18th-century townhouse, a rooftop pool, and old-school five-star service.
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
Le Royal Monceau was gutted and rebuilt by Philippe Starck, and it reads as his hotel rather than a historic shell: black-and-white checkerboard floors, brutalist concrete columns left bare next to gilt frames and fur throws, a library-bookshop instead of a conventional lobby desk, art books stacked like furniture. Matsuhisa's sushi counter and Il Carpaccio's Michelin-starred Italian sit either side of a spa built around a 23-metre pool with an underwater sound system. It pulls in a younger, fashion-and-art-fair crowd who want to be photographed in the building as much as sleep in it.
Design-minded travellers who want Starck's theatrical eclecticism, serious restaurants, and a hotel that photographs like a gallery.
Le Royal Monceau's listed facilities don't show a gap against Le Bristol - if anything it lists a pet allowance and a hot tub Le Bristol doesn't - so the roughly $900 saving looks like it comes from Le Bristol's slightly higher guest rating and its historic-property premium rather than any missing amenity.
Le Royal Monceau is the more interesting room to stand in - Starck's clash of raw concrete, gilt and fur has real wit, where Le Bristol's beauty is real but expected.
The numbers
| Le Bristol Paris | Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,680 | $1,749 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 82 | 178 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 1.2 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Le Bristol Paris has
Nothing on our list that Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris lacks.
Only Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris has
- Pet
- Hot tub
What guests actually say
Le Bristol Paris
- outstanding, solicitous staff
- excellent dining, breakfast at Epicure
- great location
- water damage in famous corridor
- shower temperature hard to adjust
“OUTSTANDING STAFF. All French. So solicitous. Lovely.”
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
- friendly, attentive named staff members
- original cocktail menu
- calm atmosphere
“Calm atmosphere, waiter Mathew was helpful in cocktail description and explaining each item.”
Le Bristol guests praise the finest overall luxury and dining but note some maintenance issues, while Le Royal Monceau guests consistently single out individual staff for exceptional, personal service with no complaints at all.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Le Bristol Paris
- Executive RoomRoom Only$2,670
- Executive RoomBreakfast Included$2,670
- Executive RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$2,674
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,749
- Deluxe Collection RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,758
- CollectionRoom Only · free cancellation$1,777
In guests' own words
Le Bristol Paris
10/10
“Finest hotel. Without question. ”
OUTSTANDING STAFF. All French. So solicitous. Lovely.
10/10
Very nice luxurious hotel with excellent dining
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
10/10
“It was really nice”
Fantastic experience! The Caesar salad was delicious, and the desserts were amazing. A huge shoutout to our server, Jesus, who was super friendly and patiently walked us through all the dessert choices. We’ll definitely be back!
10/10
“Long bar”
Thank you Romain at the long bar for your excellent service.
10/10
“Amazing”
Matteo was a great host, thoroughly really enjoyed his service.
About each
Le Bristol Paris
Luxurious Spa Experience Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the spa. Recreational Amenities Enjoy the indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. Dining and Entertainment Choose from 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe for a delightful culinary experience. To experience the epitome of luxury and comfort, book your stay at Le…
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Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
Luxurious Design by Philippe Starck Hôtel Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris stands out as a 5-star luxury hotel refurbished by the renowned designer Philippe Starck, offering a sophisticated and stylish ambiance throughout. Gourmet Dining Options Indulge in a culinary journey at Hôtel Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris with a variety of breakfast choices and…
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Facilities, in full
Le Bristol Paris
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Porter/bellhop
- Full-service spa
- Meeting rooms
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Where they are
112 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré, Paris, Paris, 7500837 Avenue Hoche
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