A rooftop with a double view
The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in one frame — among the strongest views in this part of Paris.
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The Peninsula Paris is a modern hotel inside an old building: the house dates to 1908, served as a historic hotel and then a conference centre, and was fully restored before reopening in 2014 after years of work. That history explains what distinguishes it. The facade and public rooms are preserved in their original manner, while the bedrooms are among the most technically advanced in Paris — integrated control of lighting, curtains and climate, and operating detail engineered with an Asian precision closer to Hong Kong hotels than to French tradition. The rooftop is the clearest strength: a restaurant with an open view taking in both the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, hard to match in this part of the city. The Avenue Kléber address puts you minutes from the Arc de Triomphe and from Place du Trocadéro — the best vantage point for photographing the Eiffel Tower. The district is quieter than the Champs-Élysées, an advantage for anyone who prefers luxury without the crush.
The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in one frame — among the strongest views in this part of Paris.
Room systems and service built to Hong Kong hotel standards rather than French tradition.
The best spot in Paris to photograph the Eiffel Tower is a short walk from the door.
19 Avenue Kléber, 16th arrondissement, Paris
Arc de TriompheAt the centre of Europe's most formidable traffic circle, the Arc de Triomphe ha4 minutes walk4.6
Guimet MuseumOne of the greatest Asian-arts museums on earth stands quietly on Place d'Iéna b8 minutes walk4.5
Palais GallieraParis's fashion museum, in a nineteenth-century Italianate palace with its garde9 minutes walk4.5
Musée d'art moderne de ParisAnother secret of the free City of Paris museums: the Musée d'Art Moderne (MAM) 11 minutes walk4.6
Cité de l'Architecture et du PatrimoineThe third museum in the **Palais de Chaillot** at Trocadéro, and the strangest i13 minutes walk4.3Looking for halal food near The Peninsula Paris? There are several options nearby, from Moroccan and Indian kitchens to quick casual spots and places with a view. Confirm the halal status and opening hours before you go — these can change.
New JawadHalalNew Jawad is an Indo-Pakistani restaurant on Avenue Rapp, a short walk from the 17 minutes walk · $$$4.4
Berkeley GardenHalalHalal Indian cooking that suits families and group dinners, about eight minutes'17 minutes walk · $$$
Snack&RushHalalHalal fast food at budget prices, about five minutes' walk from the tower. The m23 minutes walk · $
NouraHalalNoura is not a discovery; it is the institution every Arab visitor to Paris has 7 minutes walk · $$$4.5
Le TimgadHalalLe Timgad has been the grand address for Maghrebi cooking in Paris since the 19710 minutes walk · $$$$4.4
Paris Marriott Champs-ÉlyséesThe Paris Marriott Champs-Élysées is one of a very small number of hotels with a11 minutes walk · $$$4.4
Hôtel du CollectionneurL'Hôtel du Collectionneur is a large five-star on Rue de Courcelles near Parc Mo15 minutes walk · $$$4.1
Four Seasons George VThe George V is the benchmark the rest of luxury Paris is measured against. It o8 minutes walk · $$$$4.9
Prince de GallesThe Prince de Galles is a direct neighbour of the George V on the same avenue, b7 minutes walk · $$$$4.4
Raffles Le Royal MonceauLe Royal Monceau is a historic hotel that opened in 1928 on Avenue Hoche off the9 minutes walk · $$$$4.4The George V is older and stronger on French tradition and restaurants; the Peninsula is newer technically, quieter in location, and closer to Trocadéro. Choosing between them is a matter of preference, not of level.
The rooftop restaurant generally takes outside visitors with a reservation, and demand is high, especially around sunset. Book days ahead rather than on the day.