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France awards 'Palace' status to six new hotels

Created at 3 Jun · 11:16 AM1 source
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Six hotels in France, three in Paris, have been newly awarded the country's elite 'Palace' status. This brings the total number of properties holding this designation to 33, with 27 retaining their status and four losing it.

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Key Numbers

6new hotels awarded 'Palace' status
3new 'Palace' hotels located in Paris
33total properties with 'Palace' status
27hotels retaining 'Palace' status
4hotels losing 'Palace' status

Who's Involved

France
country awarding 'Palace' hotel status
France awards 'Palace' status to six new hotels

↳ Why This Matters

The 'Palace' designation is France's highest hotel classification, impacting luxury tourism, brand prestige, and potentially property values for the awarded establishments.

Key facts

  • Six hotels in France have been awarded the 'Palace' hotel status.
  • Three of the newly awarded hotels are located in Paris.
  • A total of 33 properties now hold the 'Palace' status.
  • 27 hotels maintained their 'Palace' status.
  • Four hotels lost their 'Palace' status.

On June 2, six hotels in France were newly awarded the country's prestigious 'Palace' status during a ceremony in Paris. Three of these newly recognized establishments are located in the capital city. This designation signifies a level above the standard five-star rating. Following this announcement, the total number of hotels holding 'Palace' status in France now stands at 33. Of these, 27 properties successfully maintained their existing 'Palace' rating, while four hotels were demoted and lost their elite status.

Frequently asked questions

The 'Palace' status is France's highest hotel classification, representing a level above the standard five-star rating, signifying exceptional quality and service.

Six hotels were newly awarded the 'Palace' status in the most recent review.

There are now a total of 33 hotels in France that hold the 'Palace' status.

What Happens Next

01The next review of hotel statuses will determine which properties retain or lose their 'Palace' designation.

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How It Developed

3 Jun · 10:55 AM
Six French hotels, three in Paris, were newly awarded 'Palace' status in June, bringing the total to 33 properties with this elite rating.
Daily Mail via PiQSuite

Sources

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Inside France's six new 'Palace' hotels for 2026 - as 33 properties now hold the 'higher than five-star' statusm.piqsuite.com

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