The Peninsula Paris

Setting & Heritage

The Peninsula Paris occupies a landmark address at 19 Avenue Kléber, a short stroll from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées. The Second Empire building opened in 1908 as the Hotel Majestic and later served as a UNESCO base and diplomatic conference center. Its walls witnessed the Paris Peace Accords of 1973, signed in what is now Le Bar Kléber. Reborn in 2014 after an exacting restoration, the property blends civic history with polished contemporary hospitality, presenting a destination that feels both grand and current.

Design & Rooms

Arrival is marked by Dancing Leaves, a lobby installation of hundreds of hand-blown crystal plane-tree leaves that shimmer above the Belle Époque volumes—an elegant nod to Parisian boulevards. Guestrooms continue the calm, couture mood: soft greys and creams, abundant light, and discreet technology. Expect thoughtfully hidden controls and in-room tablets that streamline lighting, climate, and entertainment. Bathrooms are generously clad in marble with soaking tubs and separate showers, and storage is considered—walk-in closets and vanities keep luggage and daywear out of sight. Suites add terraces or rooftop gardens for private open-air moments above the 16th arrondissement.

Dining & Views

The rooftop restaurant L’Oiseau Blanc pairs contemporary French cuisine with sweeping Paris panoramas; a suspended replica biplane celebrates the pioneering aviators for whom the venue is named, while the terrace frames an unbroken line to the Eiffel Tower. For a change of pace, LiLi serves refined Cantonese dishes in a theatrical, opera-inspired setting—plush, dramatic, and unmistakably glamorous. Downstairs, Le Lobby channels Belle Époque elegance for all-day dining and a well-regarded Afternoon Tea, drawing both hotel guests and fashionable locals. Evenings often begin—or end—in the richly paneled Le Bar Kléber, where the cocktail list nods to the address’s storied diplomatic past.

Wellness & Amenities

The Spa claims the title of largest hotel spa in Paris, a serene retreat whose palette and materials temper the city’s pace. Facilities include a 20-meter indoor pool with gentle cascades, two vitality pools, and well-equipped fitness rooms; treatment menus weave European and Asian techniques with a restful, unhurried rhythm. Beyond wellness, services reflect the group’s polished urban sensibility—efficient concierge support, thoughtfully designed car services, and quiet, late-evening public spaces that make the hotel feel more private residence than grand palace.

Overall Impression

This property succeeds by pairing serious heritage with present-day ease. The narrative—historic salons, aviator lore, and a chandelier of floating leaves—never overwhelms comfort: rooms are quiet and practical, public areas are luminous, and dining is varied without feeling scattered. Whether you book a high-floor room with city glimpses or a suite with a garden terrace, the experience is consistently urbane and assured. For travelers seeking an address that captures Parisian classicism while operating with modern precision, The Peninsula Paris makes a compelling case.