Le Meurice vs Hotel Raphael
Both Le Meurice and Hotel Raphael are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Le Meurice scores significantly better than Hotel Raphael. Le Meurice is ranked #4 in Paris with endorsements from 20 reviews including Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Le Meurice
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228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
From $543 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Palatial opulence in the style of Louis XVI, with unsurpassed vistas over Paris and superlative en suites."
Frommer's
"This landmark lies between the place de la Concorde and the Grand Louvre, facing the Tuileries Gardens."
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Concierge
"Le Meurice still has a vaguely decadent and artistic tone that sets it apart from other high-priced Parisian gilt trips."
Fodor's
"Since 1835, the Meurice has welcomed royalty and celebrities... and Paris' first palace hotel continues to please with service, style, and views."
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Insight Guides
"Elegant, 18th-century-style salons and a Michelin-starred restaurant are among the many assets of this historic grand hôtel."
Hotel Raphael
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17 Avenue Kleber, 16 Arr., 75116 Paris
From $408 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"A magnificent hall with wood panelling, refined guestrooms, a fine dining restaurant and an elegant English style bar."
Fodor's
"This discreet palace-like hotel was built in 1925 to cater to travelers spending a season in Paris, so every space is generously sized for long, lavish stays."
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Travel + Leisure
"Located two blocks from the Arc de Triomphe in the heart of aristocratic Paris, this old-world, 83-room palace hotel has remained in the same family since its founding in 1925."
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Time Out
"A panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower to one side and the Arc de Triomphe on the other doesn’t come cheap; Le Raphael is on of the most luxurious terrace bars in Paris."
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Star Service
"The amiable, meritorious staff provides personal attention to a largely North American and European guest list with a taste for luxurious, calm surroundings."
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