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Four Seasons Hotel George V vs Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais is $2,844 a night less. They are 4.2 km apart.
Four Seasons Hotel George V
$3,265/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $338 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
$421/ night, 2026-10-25
+ $58 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book the George V if you want the full palace-hotel apparatus: spa, pool, gym, Le Cinq, and a rate to match at $3,302 a night against $788. Book the Bourg Tibourg if you want a small, exquisitely decorated hotel in the Marais at roughly a quarter of the price, accepting no spa or pool. Both score very highly with guests; the George V's is built on 88 reviews of near-perfect luxury service, the Bourg Tibourg's on 65 reviews of romantic small-hotel charm. The 4.2km between them puts you in different Paris entirely: Golden Triangle grandeur versus Marais streets.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel George V
The George V occupies a 1928 building given its current character by Pierre-Yves Rochon, who filled it with 17th- and 18th-century antiques, Flemish tapestries, and vast, theatrical flower arrangements that change weekly and have become a signature. The lobby is marble and gilt, hushed and enormous, the kind of space where staff outnumber guests you can see. Le Cinq is a formal, chandeliered dining room under three Michelin stars, and the bar does the low-lit, old-money thing well. It draws a wealthy, often older or business clientele who want the full palace ritual, not surprise.
The George V suits guests who want palace-level service, a spa and pool, and fine dining under one roof, and can pay for it.
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
The Bourg Tibourg is one of Jacques Garcia's most celebrated small interiors, dense with Napoleon III reds and golds, tasselled lamps, dark wood, and gothic-revival touches packed into a narrow Marais townhouse. Rooms are famously tiny but treated like jewel boxes, heavy fabric, low light, mirrors that make the most of little space. The street outside is cobbled, close to Notre-Dame and the Louvre, full of small galleries and cafés rather than avenues. It suits people who want atmosphere and location over square footage or a battalion of staff.
The Bourg Tibourg suits guests who want a beautifully decorated, intimate hotel deep in the Marais and don't need a pool or gym.
At $788 against $3,302, the Bourg Tibourg gives up the spa, indoor pool, fitness centre and full bar/restaurant infrastructure that the George V has built its reputation on.
The Bourg Tibourg is the more seductive room to actually sit in, Garcia's velvet den beats any palace lobby for atmosphere, but the George V is the more spectacular building to walk through.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel George V | Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $3,265 | $421 |
| Guest rating | 9.8/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 88 | 65 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 2 |
| Distance apart | 4.2 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel George V has
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness
- Bar
Only Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons Hotel George V lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- exceptional attentive service
- special touches for celebrations
- Le Cinq restaurant excellence
- poor treatment of non-guests
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
- excellent Marais location
- friendly, helpful staff
- cosy, characterful rooms
- very small rooms
“we woke up at 3:00 am (jet lag) and discovered an ant infestation in the bathroom and in the vestibule”
Four Seasons guests come away happier overall, as reviews describe consistently exceptional, personalised luxury service, whereas Bourg Tibourg guests praise charm and location but note cramped rooms and one infestation incident.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
Four Seasons Hotel George V
- Superior Room Two TwinsRoom Only · free cancellation$3,254
- Superior Room KingRoom Only · free cancellation$3,254
- Double Room King Bed - Superior - ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$3,260
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
- Double RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$421
- Double RoomRoom Only$429
- Double Double RoomRoom Only$449
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
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
10/10
Fantastic location!
6/10
Insanely small rooms. We didn’t do a good job looking at the dimensions and we were shocked when we arrived. Even though we saw bigger rooms were available, staff claimed they were spoken for.
8/10
“Nice place”
Great location and cosy room. Reception team were fantastic.
About each
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
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
Charming Accommodation in the Heart of Paris Luxurious Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and room service during limited hours. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge after a long day of exploring the City of Light. French Elegance Abounds Indulge in a continental breakfast from 7:30 AM to noon, making it a…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
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
Hôtel Bourg Tibourg - Paris Marais
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Street parking
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
Where they are
31 Avenue George V, Paris, Paris, 7500819 Rue Du Bourg Tibourg, Paris, 75004
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