Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Prince de Galles is $181 a night less. They are 759 metres apart.
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Book the Prince de Galles at $1,407 unless you specifically want a pool and hot tub, in which case the Royal Monceau at $1,552 earns its premium. Both sit near the Champs-Élysées, eight hundred metres apart, with near-identical guest scores (9.2 vs 9.4) on similar review counts. The Royal Monceau's extra $145 a night buys wellness facilities the Prince de Galles simply doesn't have on site.
The Prince de Galles is Art Deco Paris done properly: geometric mosaic floors, gilt mirrors, a glassed-in courtyard that fills with quiet at 4pm tea service. It sits on Avenue George V in the grand-hotel belt near the Champs-Élysées, the kind of address where the lobby smells like lilies and old money. Rooms lean classic French luxury, toile and silk rather than experiment, with skyline glimpses from the upper floors. It draws an older, moneyed clientele who want Paris to look like Paris.
Traditionalists who want gilt-and-marble Parisian grandeur without the design flourishes, and don't need a pool.
The Royal Monceau is Philippe Starck's Paris, and it shows in every corridor: black and white checkerboard floors, leopard print against raw concrete, a library stacked with art books instead of a conventional lobby. Starck's 2010 renovation turned a 1928 hotel into something theatrical and slightly subversive, all velvet and neon-lit mirrors, with Matsuhisa's sushi bar and a Michelin Italian room pulling a design-literate, moneyed younger crowd. The 23-metre pool and spa are part of that theatre, lit like something from a film set.
Design-conscious travellers who want Starck's playful maximalism and plan to actually use a proper spa and pool.
At the Prince de Galles you give up the pool, hot tub and the wellness circuit that the Royal Monceau built its reputation on.
The Royal Monceau is the more interesting room to stand in, because Starck built a hotel that argues with itself instead of just performing good taste.
| Prince de Galles | Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,568 | $1,749 |
| Guest rating | 9.2/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 183 | 178 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 759 m |
Nothing on our list that Hôtel Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris lacks.
“Thank you Romain at the long bar for your excellent service.”
Le Royal Monceau guests come away happier, as reviews consistently praise attentive named staff and ambiance without complaints, whereas Prince de Galles guests note staffing and check-in issues despite praising service.
“Upscale hotel with excellent customer service”
4 night stay in August. Excellent customer service, including at reception, concierge, and bellhop. We don't usually use concierge at hotels but they were extremely helpful in quickly arranging tickets for us to sold out tourist attractions. Small room but comfortable bed and clean bed. Only downside was not having my Marriot nightly upgrade award honored, even though the Marriott app showed availability in highe
“I guess it’s our first and last time there!”
I guess we are used to different kind of service in Paris. The location is good, the hotel offers reasonable rooms but overall service needs huge improvement. The concierge needs proper staffing, the reception needs proper staffing, the only place that has good staffing is the restaurant. The hotel as is the case with many hotels in Paris is quite old but the rooms relatively ok apart from the bathroom in the suite
“Top notch”
Fabulous hotel! Will not be disappointed.
“It was really nice”
Fantastic experience! The Caesar salad was delicious, and the desserts were amazing. A huge shoutout to our server, Jesus, who was super friendly and patiently walked us through all the dessert choices. We’ll definitely be back!
“Long bar”
Thank you Romain at the long bar for your excellent service.
“Amazing”
Matteo was a great host, thoroughly really enjoyed his service.
Luxury and Elegance Experience the timeless charm of The Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Paris. Immerse yourself in 5-star service and Art Deco sophistication, just steps away from the Champs-Elysées. Unparalleled Location Nestled on Avenue George V, our hotel offers proximity to luxury boutiques, the serene Seine River, and iconic Parisian…
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Luxurious Design by Philippe Starck Hôtel Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris stands out as a 5-star luxury hotel refurbished by the renowned designer Philippe Starck, offering a sophisticated and stylish ambiance throughout. Gourmet Dining Options Indulge in a culinary journey at Hôtel Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris with a variety of breakfast choices and…
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