Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Prince de Galles is $814 a night less. They are 610 metres apart.
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Both sit within half a mile of the Arc de Triomphe, at nearly identical prices, so this comes down to what you want from the building itself. The Peninsula has the rooftop, the indoor pool and the fuller spa circuit, and the higher guest rating from a much smaller sample. Prince de Galles is about a hundred dollars cheaper, allows pets and has more bars on site, and pulls in almost double the reviews at a still-excellent score. Book the Peninsula for the wellness facilities and terrace views, the Prince de Galles for the interiors and the marginally better price.
The Peninsula occupies a grand Belle Époque building on Avenue Kléber that was once the Majestic hotel and later a UNESCO annexe before Peninsula's 2014 restoration brought it back as a hotel, with the group's signature blend of French classicism and Hong Kong polish: gilt mouldings, pale stone, chandeliers sized for the high ceilings. L'Oiseau Blanc, the rooftop restaurant, is built around a full-scale model of the biplane that first attempted a transatlantic crossing from this site, suspended over a glass-walled dining room with a 270-degree view across the rooftops to the Eiffel Tower. The lobby moves at the pace of old-money hotels, with lots of marble, soft lamplight and staff who anticipate rather than ask. It draws a guest who wants ceremony and scale, and is willing to go up several floors for the best of the building.
Guests who want a rooftop restaurant with a view, a proper spa and pool circuit, and the grandest possible public rooms.
Prince de Galles opened in 1928 and its Art Deco bones are still the point: a mosaic-tiled inner courtyard under a glass roof, geometric brass detailing, and rooms that have been reworked by decorators over the decades but keep the period's clean verticals and warm woods. It sits on Avenue George V, one street over from the Peninsula's Kléber address, closer to the couture houses and the Seine-side walk, which makes the immediate neighbourhood feel more retail and less monumental. The bars are a real feature here, plural and busy rather than a single grand room, and 19.20 by Norbert Tarayre gives the dining a chef-led, slightly less formal edge than the Peninsula's set-piece restaurant. It suits a guest who wants Deco character and a livelier ground floor over spa time and altitude.
Guests who want Art Deco character, a livelier bar scene, pet allowance and a slightly lower rate.
Prince de Galles has no rooftop on this list, so you lose the Peninsula's terrace dining and skyline views in exchange for the lower price and the extra bar and pet allowance.
The Peninsula's rooftop and Belle Époque scale make it the more spectacular place to be, but the Prince de Galles courtyard is the more distinctive piece of design, an intact 1920s room the Peninsula simply doesn't have.
| The Peninsula Paris | Prince de Galles | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $2,382 | $1,568 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 119 | 183 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 5 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 610 m |
“This hotel exceeded all my expectations.”
Peninsula Paris guests come away happier, praising consistent food quality and staff warmth, while Prince de Galles reviewers more often mention staffing and check-in frustrations despite loving the decor.
Overall the stay was very pleasant until after the check out, I found out that lost my jacket at the hotel room, so I called them. It took them a couple of days to search for it and told me no. It was at the changing room.. but I was told they did not find it.
One of the world’s best hotels.
Very good overall.
“Upscale hotel with excellent customer service”
4 night stay in August. Excellent customer service, including at reception, concierge, and bellhop. We don't usually use concierge at hotels but they were extremely helpful in quickly arranging tickets for us to sold out tourist attractions. Small room but comfortable bed and clean bed. Only downside was not having my Marriot nightly upgrade award honored, even though the Marriott app showed availability in highe
“I guess it’s our first and last time there!”
I guess we are used to different kind of service in Paris. The location is good, the hotel offers reasonable rooms but overall service needs huge improvement. The concierge needs proper staffing, the reception needs proper staffing, the only place that has good staffing is the restaurant. The hotel as is the case with many hotels in Paris is quite old but the rooms relatively ok apart from the bathroom in the suite
“Top notch”
Fabulous hotel! Will not be disappointed.
Luxurious Spa and Recreation Facilities Indulge in massages and body treatments at the full-service spa, or take a dip in the indoor pool and unwind in the sauna. Stay active at the fitness center. Gastronomic Delights and Dining Options Savor French cuisine at L’Oiseau Blanc or opt for 24-hour room service. Enjoy a drink at the stylish bars and start your…
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Luxury and Elegance Experience the timeless charm of The Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris. Immerse yourself in 5-star service and Art Deco sophistication, just steps away from the Champs-Elysées. Unparalleled Location Nestled on Avenue George V, our hotel offers proximity to luxury boutiques, the serene Seine River, and iconic Parisian…
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