The Arc de Triomphe, after the Eiffel Tower, is one of the best-known landmarks in Paris. Built by Napoleon in the neoclassical empire style as a symbol of his victory in 1806, today it commemorates those who have fallen in France's wars. Underneath the arch lies the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. The Arc de Triomphe is also part of Paris's historic axis that leads from the Louvre to the Arche de la Defense and looks out to the Champs-Elysees, Paris's most prestigious avenue with numerous designer shops, fancy cafes and boutique restaurants nestled underneath mature chestnut trees. Several hotels lie within close proximity to the Arc de Triomphe.
Hotel Splendid Etoile resides in a 19th-century Haussman style building with direct views of the Arc de Triomphe. Its historic facade opens to a sophisticated interior with dark mahogany wall paneling, marble floors and brocade fabrics. The 57 rooms and suites are decorated in a homey yet exquisite style of Louis VX antiques, chandeliers, stucco walls, classically patterned fabrics and marble bathrooms. Some rooms come with a private balcony facing the Arc de Triomphe. The onsite gourmet restaurant serves a generous breakfast buffet and traditional French cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Hotel Splendid Etoile
1, Ave Carnot
75017 Paris
France
011-33-1-45-72-72-00
hsplendid.com
Guests at the Hotel Napoleon sleep, as its name suggests, in a historic building right next to the Arc de Triomphe. Its luxurious interior has hosted prestigious guests that include Josephine Baker, Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck. The hotel features 102 rooms and suites designed in Empire style with brocade fabrics, antique furniture, tester beds, chandeliers and marble bathrooms. The Bivouac Café, which is designed in a British club style with mahogany furniture, chesterfield chairs and classical art paintings, serves seasonal Mediterranean gourmet cuisine. A complimentary breakfast is included with all rooms.
Hotel Napoleon
40 Ave de Friedland
75008 Paris
France
011-33-1-56-68-43-21
hotelnapoleonparis.com
The Radisson Blue Hotel Champs Elysees is situated at Champs-Elysees in the former Louis Vuitton headquarters. Its interior resembles a voguish design mixing contemporary and historic styles with natural components. Guests stay in 45 individually designed rooms and one suite, and feature a warm and welcoming ambience with wooden designer furniture, selected art works, subtle light illuminations and natural stone bathrooms. Three "Arc de Triomphe" rooms come with private balconies and panorama views on the arch. Hotel amenities include a bar and lounge and a gourmet restaurant with summer terrace serving French gourmet cuisine and a rich breakfast buffet.
Radisson Blue Hotel Champs Elysees
78bis Ave Marceau
75008 Paris
France
011-33--53-23-43-43
radissonblu.com
