It can be hard to know where to stay in Paris, but when you ask experienced European travelers for their best tips in the city, there’s typically one constant recommendation: book a hotel with an Eiffel Tower view. La Tour Eiffel is, after all, the undisputed emblem of the city!
Booking a hotel room with that iconic view is generally thought to be one of the most romantic things you can do in Paris. Imagine lounging in bed, drinking champagne, eating a gourmet meal, and admiring the view. How perfect would that be?
But all hotels with Eiffel Tower view rooms are different and beautifully unique, and everyone’s tastes vary. We’ve got a few recommendations, from the plushly luxurious to boutique digs, in various arrondissements, all with different perks and high points.
Luxury Listings – The Crème de la Crème
These hotels are some of the best in the whole world, let alone Paris.
1. Hôtel Plaza Athénée – 8th Arrondissement
In a city of icons it can be hard to stand out, but the ornate facade of the five-star Plaza Athénée, bedecked with wrought iron, geraniums, and its signature red awnings, is a showstopper, considered to be among the most beautiful places in Paris. Steps from the Champs-Élysées, the Athénée is the epitome of Paris luxury; here, you’ll find the Dior Institut Spa as well as haute cuisine by renowned French chef Alain Ducasse.
Rooms at the Athénée are elegant, a blend of styles new and old with stunning use of beautiful high-end fabrics and lacquered woods as well as the mouldings and fixtures one expects in classic French design. The upper floor suites–the only room type with Eiffel Tower views–are spacious and splendid, with fresh flowers, embroidered linens, marble bathrooms.
It’s no surprise that this is one of the best hotels in Paris; that the Athénée also offers rooms with a romantic balcony and stunning view is a fantastic bonus. This would be the perfect choice for booking a gorgeous weekend that culminates in an iconic proposal, in full view of the Eiffel Tower.
The Details
- Price Per Night: The suites can begin at around €5000 per night.
- Guests: Maximum 3 guests.
- Proximity to La Tour Eiffel: About a kilometer.
2. Cheval Blanc – 1st Arrondissement
Brainchild of luxury brand LVMH, the Cheval Blanc sits resplendently on the bank of the Seine, in a century old building that has been revamped to blend the Art Déco beauty of past with sleek chrome and glass modernity. Inside, guests will appreciate the continued tributes to the Art Déco movement in the opulent decor of the lobby.
Should you need a suggestion for where to eat, this Paris hotel is home to no less than four gourmet dining experiences, including the Japanese concept restaurant Hakuba, headed by Michelin star sushi chef Takuya Watanabe.
Eiffel Tower rooms offer not only generous space, spa-worthy marble bathrooms, and tastefully luxurious decor, they possess floor to ceiling windows displaying the most incredible panoramic view of Paris and the tower, as perfectly framed as any world-class photographer’s work. You’ll find these picture-perfect scenes irresistible for snapping and sharing!
The Details
- Price Per Night: The Eiffel Suite often begins at around €9,000 per night.
- Guests: Maximum 3 guests.
- Proximity to La Tour Eiffel: 3 kilometers, but the views are jaw-dropping and it is right by the Louvre.
Charming Chic – The Allure of the Boutique Hotel
While Eiffel-view rooms are always at a premium, these small hotels are on the more affordable side of that premium.
3. First Hotel – 15th Arrondissement
For those who appreciate a dark, minimalist and very modern aesthetic, the First Hotel will be a dream of a hotel stay. On the outside, the First is your classic Parisian building with perfectly cut pale stone features, wrought iron balconies, and gable rooms–a particularly fun fact about Paris is that this distinctive look is called the Haussmann style of architecture, and it has a fascinating history.
Inside of the First Hotel, guests will find a hip blend of dark woods, color pops, clean lines and the occasional animal print accent. Eiffel enthusiasts will particularly appreciate the utterly Parisian views available from their stylish, sophisticated rooms and suites. The rooms are on the cozy side, but they are absolutely beautiful and very, very chic.
The Details
- Price Per Night: Can begin in the €200-€300 range.
- Guests: 2 to 4 persons, depending on the room type.
- Proximity to La Tour Eiffel: 700 meters from the south end of the Champ de Mars.
4. Hôtel Arès Eiffel – 15th Arrondissement
A mere handful of blocks away from the Champ de Mars, the Hôtel Arès is a quintessentially Parisian jewelbox of a hotel. Only forty rooms are tucked behind the magnificent brick and wrought iron facade, each one with a tiny but lovely Juliet balcony festooned with artfully disheveled greenery; this is especially charming in the springtime, widely considered to be the best time to visit Paris.
Each pretty and plush room is beautifully appointed and decorated, and no two rooms are alike. But the real gems here are the top-floor junior suites, perfect for couples who want to cuddle while enjoying a picture perfect Tower-and-rooftops view of the city.
The Details
- Price Per Night: The suites can begin at about €400.
- Guests: 2 person maximum for the junior suites with the Eiffel Tower views.
- Proximity to La Tour Eiffel: At the far end of Champ de Mars, the Arès is about a kilometer from the tower itself, but you can enjoy a beautiful walk through the park– and take a picnic along with you. Enjoying lunch on a blanket under the Tower is a very popular free activity in Paris.
Economical Enchantments – The Wallet Friendly Hidden Gems of Paris
It’s said you can have an Eiffel Tower hotel room that is good quality, affordable, and well-located but not all three… the good news is that maxim is simply not true.
5. Les Jardins d’Eiffel – 7th Arrondissement
As suggested by the name, Les Jardins d’Eiffel is a garden hotel; guests are welcome to sit and have a drink in the hotel’s lush private garden that’s as pretty as any Parisian pocket park. The hotel is situated on a narrow street with tiny shops, patisseries, and other businesses, very close to not only the Tower but also Hôtel des Invalides and a number of notable museums. Several nearby bus and Métro stops make the rest of Paris easily accessible.
Despite being so close to the action, Les Jardins d’Eiffel prides itself on being an oasis of tranquillity in the city. The rooms are all understated yet attractive, cozy and done up in calming tones with comfortable furnishings. It’s truly a bit of a Parisian hidden gem and is the recipient of many glowing guest reviews as a result.
The Details
- Price Per Night: Prices for the Premium Double Room with an Eiffel Tower view start at under €200, an unbelievable steal.
- Guests: 2 person maximum for the Premium Double.
- Proximity to La Tour Eiffel: It’s 600 meters to the border of the Champ de Mars.
6. Splendid Hôtel- 15th Arrondissement
Tucked away on the Rue Fondary, the family-run Splendid is another beloved hidden gem in terms of affordable Eiffel Tower-view rooms. The hotel is fairly no-frills but still quite attractive, with pleasant rooms decorated in soothing botanical motifs and color palettes. It’s also incredibly well-located, with plenty of shopping and dining in the vicinity and a Métro station mere steps away. This sort of ease and access is especially ideal for those whose itinerary gives them only three or four days in Paris.
The attractive, comfortable Eiffel Tower rooms are available for parties of two or three at astoundingly affordable rates, and some of them even have balconies with lovely little tables you can eat fresh croissants at while admiring the incomparable view.
The Details
- Price Per Night: Can start under €200 for the Double Room with Eiffel View and around €300 for the triple.
- Guests: 3 persons maximum.
- Proximity to La Tour Eiffel: The southern entrance of the Champ de Mars is 700 meters away.
A Beautiful View No Matter the Budget
Whether you’re splashing out on a once in a lifetime indulgent Parisian fling or enjoying a simple sweet holiday in the City of Lights, you’ll find that the hotel of your dreams is out there. And it will have an epic, unforgettably iconic view of Paris that you’ll revisit in your memories for the rest of your life. Vive La Tour Eiffel!