Mandarin Oriental, ParisvsShangri-La Paris Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Paris is preferred by most professionals compared to Mandarin Oriental, Paris. Shangri-La Hotel Paris comes in at #5 in Paris with positive reviews from 15 sources including Departures, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Mandarin Oriental, Paris Show All Reviews
251 Rue Saint-Honore, 75001 Paris
From $745/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Just a few blocks from the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre Museum on Rue Saint-Honore, one of Paris' most fashionable streets, this Asian tiger is a top-tier offering." Full review
Gayot
"At the Mandarin Oriental, Paris, guests seeking an elaborate French escape will find even their most extravagant requests met with a smile."
BlackBook
"This rakishly chic new Mandarin Oriental joins the new religion of resolutely modern glamour; there's not lick of toile de jouy to be found anywhere."
Fodor's
"Lovely Asian-inspired rooms, featuring lustrous dark-wood furnishings and creamy walls, accented with deep mauve or taupe, and spotless white-marble baths." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This five star hotel on chic rue Saint Honoré features 138 rooms and 39 suites decorated with mostly white, contemporary furnishings splashed with touches of color on bedspreads and curtains." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"From the façade to the interior, the hotel is a prime example of Paris’ Art Deco period, though the décor has subtle Asian touches in the form of fresh orchids, butterflies and rich silk accents." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Flanked by designer boutiques on rue Saint-Honoré is Paris' Mandarin Oriental, a bastion of elegance." Full review
Departures
"Located on one of Paris’s most famous shopping streets, Rue Saint Honoré, and a stones throw from Chloé, Armani, and the concept shop Colette, this sleek property is a wonderful choice." Full review
Time Out
"Surrounded by haute couture fashion houses and jewellers in the middle of rue Saint-Honoré, the Mandarin Oriental is inspired just as much by its surroundings at its Asian origins. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"MO's brunch levitates above the masses." Full review
Shangri-La Paris Hotel Show All Reviews
10, avenue d'Iena, 75116 Paris
From $857/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
Star
"Its classic architecture encompasses grandiose lounges, opulent luxury and dining options for every taste. A true sense of exclusivity!"
Frommer's
"The luxury Hong Kong hotelier opened its first Paris address at the end of 2010 inside a beautifully restored national monument." Full review
Fodor's
"Opened in December 2010, this stellar hotel is already a classic, with half of the rooms facing the Eiffel Tower, and more than 60% with their own balconies." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Painstakingly restored in a manner worthy of its gilded, hand-painted, mosaic- and mahogany-trimmed heyday." Full review
Star Service
"Service is a Shangri-La trademark, and is available 24/7. Pets are allowed." Full review
Gayot
"When it comes to new Parisian hotels, the finest cannot help but pay tribute to the city's rich history, as Shangri-La Hotel, Paris demonstrates."
Oyster
Luxury
"Because of its meticulous restoration and attention to detail, Shangri-La feels like a boutique hotel, or a museum in which you can spend the night." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Airy, light-filled spaces by Pierre Yves Rochon showcase European Empire and minimalist Asian decorative influences." Full review
Jetsetter
"Shangri-La’s first European hotel is a majestic mansion with Eiffel Tower views and Michelin-starred cuisine." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The 101 suites and bedrooms evoke a grand classical lifestyle, some with balconies from which you can almost touch the Eiffel Tower across the river." Full review