The Peninsula Paris: Discover Contemporary Palace Luxury

On Avenue Kléber, a Haussmannian axis that leads directly to the Arc de Triomphe, The Peninsula Paris occupies what Parisians call Little Versailles. The building reopened as The Peninsula Paris in August 2014, following a complicated and costly restoration, after six years of development and a €429 million restoration of the former Hôtel Majestic first opened in 1908.

The Foundation: Hôtel Majestic 1908 to Peninsula 2014

Often called Little Versailles, the hotel occupies a century-old Haussmannian landmark on Avenue Kléber, first opened in 1908 as the Hôtel Majestic and reborn as The Peninsula Paris in 2014 after a four-year restoration. The Peninsula Paris is housed in a late 19th-century building on Avenue Kléber in the 16th arrondissement, close to the Arc de Triomphe. Avenue Kléber, part of Baron Haussmann's rebuilding plan for Paris, was originally known as l'avenue du Roi de Rome.

After six years of development and a €429 million restoration, the Peninsula Paris is set to open on August 1. The first Peninsula to launch in Europe, and the brand's tenth property worldwide, the Parisian hotel is located on Avenue Kleber, a short distance from the Arc de Triomphe. Peninsula Hotels is to open its first European property in Paris on August 1. Opened on 1 August 2014, this first Peninsula Hotels outpost in Europe, in a joint venture with Katara Hospitality, instigated new standards of design, luxury and comfort.

The Peninsula Paris has been awarded the prestigious Palace status by the French Tourism Development Agency. The distinction — which sits above the five-star rating — was created in November 2010. The hotel was awarded Palace status on 25 July 2016, with five of the suites having private rooftop gardens offering a panoramic view of the most emblematic monuments in Paris.

Craftsmanship and Experience: 200 Rooms, 93 Suites and Rooftop Gardens

Just steps away from some of the world's most famous landmarks, museums and luxury shopping districts, the Palace boasts 200 of the most spacious rooms in Paris, including 93 suites. Rooms: 200 Rooms & Suites including 34 with Private Rooftop Terraces. Staying in one of our 200 luxurious and spacious rooms and suites, they can enjoy outstanding views over Paris cityscape. The large hotel with 200 rooms, all sumptuously decorated, includes the Rooftop Garden Suite which gives a panoramic vista over the capital.

A true gastronomic getaway in itself, the hotel offers a memorable two Michelin-starred dining experience at aviation-themed rooftop restaurant L'Oiseau Blanc, a gastronomic Chinese cuisine at LiLi, or breakfast, lunch, tea-time or dinner in the heritage restaurant Le Lobby. Overseeing three restaurants, L'Oiseau Blanc holds two Michelin stars and offers breathtaking panoramic views of Paris' rooftops and the Eiffel Tower. Tucked atop The Peninsula Paris, L'Oiseau Blanc is the two-Michelin-starred restaurant offering one of the most spectacular dining rooms in the city.

Located on the rooftop of The Peninsula Paris, L'Oiseau Blanc's sophisticated dining space and outdoor terrace pay homage to the golden age of aviation. The restaurant is named in honour of pilots Charles Nungesser and François Coli, who attempted the first crossing of the North Atlantic in 1927 in a biplane named Oiseau Blanc. The elegant Kleber Bar, the exclusive cigar lounge and the romantic secret rooftop tables offer a rare array of options.

The Strategic Value of a Contemporary Palace

The Peninsula Paris is contemporary not because it is new, but because it reinterprets a 1908 palace through Peninsula's technological lens — in-room tablets controlling all functions, discreet connectivity, and a spa away from the hustle and bustle. Within walking distance of museums and luxury shopping, it functions as a headquarters for those who need both Arc de Triomphe visibility and Kleber discretion.

Practical Guidance for a Palace Stay

The Peninsula Paris is located on Avenue Kleber, just a few hundred yards from the Arc de Triomphe and close to Montaigne with its chic designer boutiques. Traditional blends with contemporary. Request a room with private rooftop terrace if outdoor space is required; the Rooftop Garden Suite offers panoramic vista. L'Oiseau Blanc is open every day for lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and for dinner from 19:00 to 22:00. The Peninsula Spa offers relaxing journey away from city bustle, with bespoke experiences such as private cooking or wine pairing classes.

Editorial FAQ

When Did The Peninsula Paris Open?

Reopened as The Peninsula Paris in August 2014, on 1 August 2014, after six-year €429 million restoration, originally opened in 1908 as Hôtel Majestic.

Where Is The Peninsula Paris Located?

On Avenue Kléber in the 16th arrondissement, close to Arc de Triomphe, in a late 19th-century Haussmannian landmark known as Little Versailles.

How Many Rooms Does The Peninsula Paris Have?

200 of the most spacious rooms in Paris including 93 suites, including 34 with private rooftop terraces, five with private rooftop gardens.

What Is L'Oiseau Blanc At The Peninsula Paris?

Aviation-themed rooftop restaurant with two Michelin stars, named for 1927 biplane Oiseau Blanc, offering panoramic views of rooftops and Eiffel Tower, open daily.

When Did The Peninsula Paris Receive Palace Status?

Awarded Palace status on 25 July 2016, above five-star, created November 2010, first Peninsula in Europe and tenth worldwide, joint venture with Katara Hospitality.

The Peninsula Paris succeeds because it understands that contemporary palace luxury is not about novelty, but about restoration of a specific idea — Little Versailles on Avenue Kléber, 200 rooms with rooftop gardens, L'Oiseau Blanc's tribute to 1927 aviation pioneers, and Palace status earned in 2016. Since August 2014, it has offered Paris a different form of continuity: Haussmannian envelope, Peninsula precision inside.