Hôtel Prince de Galles, Five-star hotel in the 8th arrondissement, Paris, France.
The Hôtel Prince de Galles features 159 rooms and suites designed in the Art Deco architectural style with contemporary furnishings, a spa, a fitness center, and several dining venues including the Michelin-starred restaurant Akira Back.
Opened in August 1929 and designed by architect André Arfvidson, the hotel was built using stones from the Chaillot quarries that also supplied material for the Arc de Triomphe, and was named to honor Edward, Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VIII.
Since its opening, the hotel has hosted numerous celebrated guests including Winston Churchill, Marlene Dietrich, Elvis Presley, Dalida, and Andre Agassi, establishing its reputation as a preferred destination for international celebrities and dignitaries visiting Paris.
Located at 33 Avenue George V near the Champs-Élysées, the hotel provides 24-hour fitness facilities, meeting rooms that accommodate up to 200 people, high-speed internet access, and concierge services for exploring nearby luxury shopping and cultural attractions.
The 180-square-meter (1,940-square-foot) Lalique Suite includes a 100-square-meter (1,080-square-foot) terrace and features custom crystal decorations created in collaboration with the French crystal manufacturer Lalique, unveiled in 2019 after extensive renovations.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1928
Architects: André Arfvidson
Official opening: 1928
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Website: https://marriott.fr/hotels/travel/parlc-prince-de-galles-a-luxury-collection-hotel-paris
GPS coordinates: 48.86913,2.30077
Latest update: November 28, 2025 13:17
Paris counts among its most prestigious addresses palaces and five-star hotels housed in historic buildings from the 18th to the 20th century. These establishments occupy prime locations, such as the Ritz Paris on Place Vendôme, the Plaza Athénée in the Golden Triangle on Avenue Montaigne, or Le Meurice facing the Tuileries Gardens. Cheval Blanc Paris, Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, and Mandarin Oriental on Rue Saint-Honoré exemplify this tradition of hotel excellence in the city center districts. These hotels offer rooms and suites decorated with period furniture, gourmet restaurants often awarded Michelin stars, and relaxation areas including spas and indoor pools. The Royal Monceau Raffles Paris features a 75-foot (23-meter) pool and a My Blend spa by Clarins, while Mandarin Oriental provides a 9,700-square-foot (900 square meters) wellness space. In Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the 1910-built Hôtel Lutetia retains its Art Deco architecture, and SO/ Paris occupies the top ten floors of the former administrative city building with 162 rooms.
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