What's higher rated than 5-Star hotels in Paris?
In France, the answer is Distinction Palace, an official government rating for hotels that go beyond the already high 5-star standard. This relatively new and very coveted rating has been awarded to only a handful of hotels in Paris, in fact, in all of France. This distinction was established by the French Ministry of Tourism in 2010 that requires a lengthy application reviewed by a committee of 14 experts, from the world of literature, the arts, culture, media, and the business world, with in-person visits and interviews. In order to receive the Palace title, hotels must provide guests with a fitness area, multilingual staff, concierge among other services.
These coveted Parisian institutions offer creme de la creme lodging, Michelin-starred restaurants, spectacular, verdant gardens, rooftop pools and world-class Spas. No luxury excursion to the French capital would be complete without a stay at one of these revered hotels.