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Ritz Paris vs Saint James Paris

Both Ritz Paris and Saint James Paris are rated highly by experts. Overall, Saint James Paris ranks slightly higher than Ritz Paris. Saint James Paris scores 89 with positive reviews from 15 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Hideaway Report and Condé Nast Traveler.

Ritz Paris
Ritz Paris
8 / 10
15, place Vendome, 75001 Paris
From $1,223 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Ritz is Europe's greatest hotel, an enduring symbol of elegance on one of Paris's most beautiful and historic squares." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Is it really as ritzy as the name would imply? That's a definite yes—after all, the adjective itself derives from this 161-room hotel."
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Ask for the dusty-rose-tinted Elton John suite under the eaves.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A legendary address, the Ritz still lives up to its reputation, combining elegance and decadence."
Gayot Gayot
"Swiss hotelier César Ritz founded the Ritz Paris in 1898. The atmosphere was so luxurious that the word 'œritzy' was coined after him. The palace on the magnificent Place Vendôme, now..."
Fodor's Fodor's
"In novels, songs, and the common parlance, there's not a word that evokes the romance and luxury of Paris better than the Ritz." Full review
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Saint James Paris
Saint James Paris
8 / 10
43 avenue Bugeaud, 75116 Paris
From $428 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A spa, free wireless, and what is probably the city's most glorious hotel staircases forge a loyal following of happy guests and locals who enjoy a clubby, upscale atmosphere day and night." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Flamboyant chateau and members club in the heart of Paris with a Michelin-starred restaurant." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"With a sweeping private entrance surrounded by green lawns and an impressive fountain, the upscale Saint James is a rare find in Paris." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Built in 1892 on the city’s first hot air balloon launch field, this Neoclassical château was transformed into a luxury hotel in 1990." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The St-James occupies a mansion with a small park near the Avenue Foch and the Bois de Boulogne... aristocratic atmosphere."
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