It was expected, given their luxurious positioning, but now it's official: the Mandarin Oriental and the Shangri-La Paris have been awarded the Palace distinction by the tourism development agency Atout France. They are now part of a closed circle of 16 establishments.
For the record, here are the exceptional hotels recognised by this distinction, launched in 2010:
- Hôtel du Palais - Biarritz
- Les Airelles - Courchevel
- Le Cheval Blanc - Courchevel
- Le Bristol - Paris
- The Four Seasons Hotel George V - Paris
- Le Meurice - Paris
- The Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme - Paris
- Le Plaza Athénée - Paris
- Royal Monceau - Raffles - Paris
- Le Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- La Réserve - Ramatuelle
- Le Byblos - Saint-Tropez
- Château de la Messardière - Saint-Tropez
- Le Mandarin Oriental - Paris
- Le Shangri-La - Paris
- Le K2 -Courchevel
