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W E REVEAL SOME OF THE MOST ROMANTIC HOTEL ADDRESSES IN PARIS RIGHT NOW

Whether you’re looking to experience the height of luxury at an opulent historic palace hotel, or to simply hide away with your loved one in a cosy and seductive boutique hotel, we reveal the most romantic places to stay in Paris right now.

1. NO EXPENSE SPARED

SOP H ISTICAT E D Frequently listed as one of the most exquisite hotels in the world, the Four Seasons George V boasts classical French grandeur, opulent interiors and exceptional service. No request is too extravagant at this luxurious sanctuary; whether it’s a romantic private dinner on the hotel’s panoramic rooftop, a seductive private spa experience at their world-class spa, or one hundred blood red roses delivered to your door. Following a major facelift by French designer Philippe Starck, the historic Le Royal Monceau is a sophisticated, exclusive haven for a romantic tryst, where you can enjoy serious pampering at the heavenly Spa My Blend by Clarins. For a sense of old world charm, Le Meurice and the Saint James hotel are both magical, exclusive sanctuaries where the re ned splendours of 18th-century architecture meet the latest in contemporary comfort and elegance.

2. BOUTIQUE GEMS

T HE H IDD EN G E MS Hidden away in the picturesque heights of Montmartre, every corner of the cosy Hotel Particulier hotel reveals its quirky personality, which is tailor-made for a romantic getaway. Hotel Costes is another sultry address with sumptuous beds covered in fresh rose petals and a seductive, low-lit dining room with a beautiful open courtyard. Pavillon de la Reine boasts an idyllic location in the Marais overlooking Place des Vosges, while the Relais Christine retains the elegant charm of a country residence, set within a former 16th-century cloister on a quiet cobbled street in the Latin Quarter.

3. AFFORDABLE CHIC

D E SIG NE R L IVI N G Revamped by Belgian fashion house, Maison Martin Margiela, the chic 4-star La Maison Champs Elysées hotel features the clean, minimalist aesthetic that the label is renowned for, making this a sleek, inner city sanctuary for lovers of modern design. e ultra-hip, o -the-wall Hotel Amour in Pigalle is set within a former bordello and is perfect for a raunchy rendezvous, where each room features an eclectic and curious design by local artists.