Hotel Lancaster: Gilded Elegance Near the Champs-Élysées
Hotel Lancaster is a discreet gem located just steps from the Champs-Élysées on the right bank of the Seine. Built as a townhouse in 1889, this Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property later became a hotel known for serving the glamorous elite. German-American actress Marlene Dietrich once called Hotel Lancaster home, and her presence still lingers in the suite that bears her name. With a peaceful secret garden, a gym offering breathtaking views of Montmartre, and individually designed rooms that feel like a private home, Hotel Lancaster offers a classic Parisian escape.
🏅 Our Inspector's Highlights
Discreet, Peaceful Setting
A peaceful respite from the busy city streets, just steps from the Champs-Élysées.
Individually Designed Rooms
Unique décor gives each space its own sense of character, honoring classic French design.
Marlene Dietrich Suite
Personal items from the legendary actress — an award, gloves, portrait, feather hat, and silver hand mirror — displayed in a glass coffee table.
Gym with Sacré-Cœur Views
An intense workout with a breathtaking view of the city through skylights — Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur in the distance.
Secret Garden Dining
Monsieur Restaurant and Le Marlène Bar both open to a tranquil secret garden in the heart of Paris.
🎭 The Marlene Dietrich Suite: A Legend's Home
German-American actress Marlene Dietrich once called Hotel Lancaster home, and some of her personal items remain in her namesake suite. An award she won, a pair of gloves, her portrait, a feather hat, and a silver hand mirror are displayed within a glass coffee table. Her love of music and the color purple is paramount here — a chaise lounge in lavender velvet is located next to the fireplace, and a grand piano takes center stage in the living room.
🛌 Rooms & Suites: A Private Home in the 8th Arrondissement
Rooms in this former townhome appropriately feel more like guest quarters in a private home than in a posh hotel. Contemporary amenities include marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPhone docking stations, and Clarins bath products. The spacious closets feature a spectacular armoire with a hand-painted floral design — more than enough room for plenty of shopping sprees in Paris.
Suites up the glamour factor with Louis XVI-style accents throughout the space and grand views of the courtyard or the roofs of Paris. The largest suite is named after Dietrich, who lived in the extravagant space for three years.
🍽️ Dining: Monsieur Restaurant & Le Marlène Bar
- 🍽️ Monsieur Restaurant – A tasting tour through France. Every month, a different region's cuisine is featured on the menu. (Closed Saturday and Sunday; reservations recommended at least two weeks in advance.)
- 🍸 Le Marlène Bar – Serves a lighter lunch and dinner menu as well as bespoke cocktails.
- 🌿 Secret Garden – Both Monsieur Restaurant and Le Marlène open to a tranquil secret garden in the heart of Paris — an oasis of calm.
🏋️ Gym with a View: Sacré-Cœur Through Skylights
Get an intense workout, as well as a breathtaking view of the city, through the gym’s ceiling of skylights with a vista of Montmartre and the hilltop where Sacré-Cœur is perched. A truly unique fitness experience.
📍 7 Rue de Berri, 75008 Paris — Steps from the Champs-Élysées
Located in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, the hotel is just a short walk from the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and luxury shopping on Avenue Montaigne. Several cafés, restaurants, and luxury shops are within walking distance. The hotel’s discreet setting is a peaceful respite from the busy city streets.
📞 TEL: +33 1 40 76 40 76
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 45 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why Hotel Lancaster is the Quintessential Parisian Townhouse Hotel
Hotel Lancaster offers a rare combination of discretion, history, and classic French elegance. Built as a private townhouse in 1889, it retains the intimate feel of a home rather than a hotel. The Marlene Dietrich suite is a museum of the actress's life, with her personal artifacts and grand piano still in place. The individually designed rooms ensure no two stays are alike. The secret garden — where Monsieur Restaurant and Le Marlène Bar open onto a tranquil oasis — is a hidden gem in the bustling 8th arrondissement. And the gym's skylight views of Sacré-Cœur offer a workout experience unlike any other. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, Hotel Lancaster delivers a deeply personal, glamorous stay that captures the spirit of old-world Paris.
Whether you're dining in the secret garden, working out beneath views of Montmartre, or simply relaxing in the Dietrich Suite, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into Parisian history and charm.
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