The Only Place I Stay in Paris: FAUCHON L’HÔTEL Named Best City Hotel

Move Over Crillon, Ritz, Bulgari, and Cheval Blanc…

Just this month, Travel + Leisure named FAUCHON L’HÔTEL PARIS the Best City Hotel in Paris — placing it ahead of icons like the Crillon, the Ritz, Bulgari, and even the ultra-exclusive Cheval Blanc.

This is an updated post from last March because I’ve just returned (yet again!) to the only place I stay in Paris. I’ve been coming here since early 2020 — just before the world turned upside down — and I’ve never looked back.

Fauchon is my go-to, my sanctuary, and the place I send all of my clients who want a luxury experience that feels both personal and a little unexpected.

FAUCHON AT THE HOLIDAYS: MAGIC IN PINK AND GOLD

I even returned this past December, when Paris was lit up for the holidays and Fauchon was positively glowing.

The hotel was dressed to the nines, the windows sparkled with pink and gold, and the scent of holiday pastries and perfume wafted through the halls. It felt like stepping inside a storybook — only with better lighting and champagne.

AN EXPERIENCE THAT FEELS LIKE COMING HOME

Located beside Place de la Madeleine and just a few blocks from Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Fauchon combines polish with personality.

You don’t queue at a front desk — instead, you’re welcomed into the library with a glass of champagne and a few macarons from their patisserie. It’s graceful, grown-up, and always feels like coming home.

After a long journey from Barbados — and a weather delay that cost me a full day — I arrived to find:

My luggage already in the room
My favorite snacks waiting
And a spot waiting at the spa for their signature “Desired Massage” — which melted away more stress than I even knew I had.