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Cheval Blanc Paris vs Four Seasons Hotel George V
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Four Seasons Hotel George V is $6,115 a night less. They are 3.2 km apart.
Four Seasons Hotel George V
$3,479/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $359 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Cheval Blanc Paris runs $2,852 a night, the Four Seasons George V $3,370 - a gap of over $500 for a hotel with a pool and bar the listing says Cheval Blanc also has, so the difference here is really address and scale rather than a missing amenity. Cheval Blanc sits on the Quai du Louvre by Pont Neuf, in the beating centre of the Right Bank; George V is in the 8th near the Champs-Élysées, the traditional palace-hotel quarter. Both are five-star with near-perfect guest ratings, though George V has 88 reviews behind that 9.8 against Cheval Blanc's single review at a 10 - worth weighing if you want a track record rather than a promise. On value and design conviction, book Cheval Blanc; on sheer palace theatre and Michelin-starred dining at Le Cinq, book George V.
The look and the feel
Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc occupies the old La Samaritaine department store building, and Peter Marino's interiors lean into that history rather than hide it - art deco bones, custom furniture, a huge amount of natural light off the Seine through the original glass-and-iron structure. Rooms are done in a soft, tailored palette, more like a very good private apartment than a hotel, with views straight onto the river and Pont Neuf. The spa and pools sit low and calm, tiled and quiet, a contrast to the retail energy that used to fill this address. It draws a design-literate, fashion-adjacent crowd who want to be in the middle of the city without staying in something that feels like every other five-star.
Cheval Blanc suits travellers who want striking, design-forward interiors and a river view without palace-hotel formality.
Four Seasons Hotel George V
The George V is the classic Right Bank palace hotel: a 1928 building, marble corridors, oversized floral arrangements changed weekly, gilt mirrors and heavy silk drapery in the public rooms. The lobby bar hums in the evening with a well-dressed international crowd, and Le Cinq, one of the hotel's four restaurants, is a formal, chandeliered room built for a long lunch. It is grand in a way that doesn't apologise for itself - old money materials, a lot of gold leaf, a sense of occasion in every corridor - and it draws guests who want that theatre as much as the room itself.
George V suits guests who want the full palace experience - grand public rooms, formal dining, old-school service - near the Champs-Élysées.
On paper Cheval Blanc isn't missing facilities the George V has; the extra cost of George V buys the Champs-Élysées address, a deeper service reputation backed by 88 reviews, and the palace-hotel ceremony that comes with a nearly century-old institution.
Cheval Blanc is the more interesting building to be inside - Peter Marino working with the bones of a converted department store gives it a modern, light-filled character the George V's traditional gilt-and-marble grandeur doesn't attempt.
The numbers
| Cheval Blanc Paris | Four Seasons Hotel George V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $9,594 | $3,479 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.8/10 |
| Reviews | 1 | 88 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 4 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 3.2 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Cheval Blanc Paris has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel George V lacks.
Only Four Seasons Hotel George V has
- Pool
- Bar
What guests actually say
Cheval Blanc Paris
- overall best experience
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- exceptional attentive service
- special touches for occasions
- Le Cinq restaurant outstanding
- poor treatment of non-guests
- high prices for service received
“Non-guests are treated in a very condescending manner, looked at with disrespect, and eventually asked to leave the hotel.”
Guests at the Four Seasons George V come away happier, as multiple reviewers describe consistently exceptional, attentive service and memorable personal touches, whereas the single review for Cheval Blanc offers only a brief, generic compliment.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- Superior Room Two TwinsRoom Only · free cancellation$3,479
- Superior Room KingRoom Only · free cancellation$3,479
- Double Room King Bed - Superior - ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$3,483
In guests' own words
Four Seasons Hotel George V
10/10
“40th Anniversary Stay”
Absolutely wonderful experience celebrating our 40th Anniversary. Thank you to Anna from Guest Experiences for creating the most wonderful special surprise in our suite. The handwritten cards we will treasure forever and our grandchildren will adore the soft toys . Our dessert treats were incredible as was the never know Sparkling Tea from Copenhagen and the Champagne for us to have with our room service dinner. Our
10/10
“Absolutely exquisite”
It was my birthday today and my partner reserved a table at this exquisite hotel and the legendary Le Cinq restaurant. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty, nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff. We had dinner at Le Cinq, the hotel’s three-Michelin-star restaurant, and it truly deserves every single star. The food was extraordinary, and the service absolutely sublime. Frank was exceptio
About each
Cheval Blanc Paris
Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities Indulge in massages and facials at the on-site spa, or take a dip in the outdoor or indoor pools. Stay active at the 24-hour fitness center. Dining and Drinking Options Enjoy a meal at one of the three restaurants or opt for 24-hour room service. Unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and savor buffet breakfasts…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Four Seasons Hotel George V
Indulge in Luxury at the Spa where you can unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. For recreation, enjoy the health club, indoor pool, and steam room. Fine Dining Experience awaits at Le Cinq, one of the palace's 4 restaurants. Enjoy French cuisine or opt for 24-hour room service. End your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Convenient Amenities…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Cheval Blanc Paris
- Elevator
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Full-service spa
- Smoke-free property
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Self parking (surcharge)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Full-service spa
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- Elevator
- Free airport transportation
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Health club
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Full-service spa
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- 24-hour business center
- Conference center
Where they are
8 Quai du Louvre31 Avenue George V, Paris, Paris, 75008
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