Are you trying to choose between a stay at the George V and the Ritz? Here is a detailed comparison of several criteria to help you choose the hotel that best suits you.
For each criterion, we will give a point 
to one of the two hotels, then calculate the final score at the end.
First, here are the two hotels on the map:
Table of Contents
Neighborhood
George V
The George V is located in the Champs-Élysées district, an ideal location if you want to discover some of the most famous haute couture boutiques in Paris.
Located just a few minutes from the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, you will be within walking distance of the best monuments in the City of Light.
You can also walk to numerous museums such as the Paris Museum of Modern Art, the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum, and the Guimet National Museum of Asian Art in less than 10 minutes.
Ritz
The Ritz is located on the Place Vendôme in a lively area near the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens.
The Place de la Concorde and the Palais de l’Elysée are also just a few steps from the hotel.
If you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, the famous high-end bakery Ladurée awaits you on Rue Royale.
On Rue Sainte-Anne, you will have a wide choice of Asian restaurants not far from the Jardin du Palais-Royal.
🌟1 point for the Ritz
Rooms and suites
George V
The George V offers three types of rooms: the Superior room, the Deluxe room, and the Premier room. All of the rooms range in size from 37 to 60 m² and are decorated in a simple but refined style with king-size beds, sophisticated chandeliers, and curtains fit for royalty.
The hotel also has many suites, including the 140 m² French suite and the red-toned English suite with two bedrooms. The hotel’s signature suites are the 70 m² Four Seasons suites decorated in sober white and pastel blue tones.
The exceptional suites are the gems of the hotel. In addition to a 200 m² Presidential suite, the hotel also offers a 140 m² Eiffel Tower suite with two bedrooms and a sublime view of the Eiffel Tower from both the suite and its terrace.
The Penthouse suite is an excellent suite with two terraces: the first has a canopy bed, and the second has a small lounge area with a view of the Eiffel Tower.
You will also have an interior lounge area, a bathroom, a desk area, and a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed.
Most of the rooms and suites have private balconies or terraces from which you can enjoy the view of the neighborhood.
They all have mini bars, safes, espresso machines, and free Wi-Fi.
Ritz
The Ritz offers 4 different types of rooms: the Superior room, the Executive room, the Deluxe room, and the Grand Deluxe room.
Each room is elegantly decorated in beige and gold tones with moldings and canopy beds.
Some rooms have a balcony and, if you’re lucky, you’ll have a view of the rooftops of Paris!
The hotel’s three simplest suites, the Junior Deluxe suite, the Executive suite, and the Deluxe suite, range in size between 58 m² and 74 m².
Decorated with refinement in a classic French style, these spacious suites have all the luxury you need.
The Ritz has also 11 unique suites decorated in the style of many of the hotel’s great personalities and devotees, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mansart, Maria Callas, Gabrielle Chanel, and the founder of the hotel, Caesar Ritz.
The Coco Chanel suite exists because, in 1937, Gabrielle Chanel rented a suite at the Ritz, then stayed in it for 34 years! She brought in her favorite furniture and redesigned the interior as if it was her home.
Three of the last five suites pay homage to Versailles, the Place Vendôme, and the Opera Garnier. The final two are special suites: the Ritz Apartment and the Grand Jardin suite.
🌟 1 point for the Ritz
Restaurants
George V
The George V has three restaurants (all of which have been awarded a Michelin Guide star) and a bar.
Le Cinq, a luxury restaurant with three Michelin stars, offers classic, modern, and elegant French cuisine prepared by Chef Christian Le Squer.
You can also enjoy fine wines selected by head sommelier Eric Beaumard.
For a lighter meal, Le George and Chef Simone Zanoni invite you to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with Italian inspirations.
Crowned with a Michelin star, this modern restaurant will satisfy everyone.
L’Orangerie, also awarded a Michelin star, serves traditional French cuisine with contemporary influences.
Mixing vegetables, dairy, and seafood, Chef Alan Taudon makes every effort to offer balanced and creative cuisine.
For tea or a snack, the Gallery, which is decorated with beautiful 19th-century tapestries and art, is the perfect place.
Enjoy delicious pastries and sweets created by Chef Michael Bartocetti while being serenaded by live piano music.
In the evening, the bar is an ideal place to spend an intimate moment or to meet up with friends.
Ritz
To eat at the Ritz, head to the Bar Vendôme. This chic Parisian brasserie invites you to dine under an apple green Belle Époque glass roof that bathes the restaurant in light.
At the Bar Vendôme, you can enjoy all three of your daily meals and even have a drink or tea.
The Salon Proust offers a true French tea room experience with its library, fireplace, and red velvet armchairs.
Come and enjoy a French tea or a glass of champagne at the lounge’s champagne bar.
At the Ritz Bar, you can discover aperitifs and cocktails named after the stars and the signs of the zodiac amidst golden and hushed decorations.
The Hemingway Bar resembles a private club with just a few seats and no music.
Discover the bar’s legendary menu and cocktails while comfortably seated in its leather chairs.
🌟 1 point for the George V
Breakfast
George V
For breakfast at the George V, you can choose between:
- A Parisian breakfast with hot drinks, fresh fruit juice, and a selection of pastries and bread.
- An American breakfast with a hot beverage, fresh fruit juice, a selection of pastries and bread, a fruit salad or cereal, and organic eggs with a choice of toppings.
- A wellness breakfast with a hot beverage or super latte, fresh fruit juice, gluten-free bread, sweet foods, gluten-free granola, chia pudding or an acai bowl, and a savory choice: a white omelet with baby spinach or sliced avocado on cereal bread.
You can also order a variety of dishes and a la carte products such as yogurts, cheeses, porridges, and cereals.
Ritz
For breakfast, the Ritz offers a generous sweet and savory buffet brunch that can be enjoyed in one of the hotel’s lounges.
You can also have breakfast at the Bar Vendôme, which offers a Vendôme breakfast with fresh fruit juice, a hot drink, a baker’s basket, assorted jams and honey, yogurt, cereals, and fruit salad.
Many dishes and sweets are available a la carte, including traditional eggs Benedict, French toast, fresh sliced avocado, and red berries.
🌟 1 point for the George V
Pool
George V
The George V’s pool is located in its spa area.
This indoor pool is not very wide, but its 17 meter length is perfect for those who want to swim laps.
One side of the pool is lined with a bay window that brings in lots of light and gives the pool a sense of space. There are also deckchairs on the other side of the pool.
Ritz
The Ritz’s pool is an indoor pool located at the Ritz Club & Spa.
Surrounded by chairs, deckchairs, and plants, its round and square columns give it the appearance of a Roman bath.
Although it’s indoors, the luminous blue sky-like ceiling with a few clouds bathes the area in bright light.
🌟 1 point for the George V
Spa
George V
The George V’s spa is 720 m² and includes the 17 m² swimming pool, a vitality pool with a hydromassage circuit that is heated to 34°C, a 90 m² ultramodern gym, and a hair salon.
The spa also has Turkish baths decorated with marble and mosaics.
Numerous massages, facials, and body treatments are offered.
The hotel’s specialty is the Haute Couture Dr. Burgener Switzerland program, which is based on an innovative approach to anti-aging treatments.
It can be customized for any skin type for lasting effects.
Ritz
The Ritz’s spa features a Roman-style pool, an ultramodern fitness room, and a hair salon that has been run by Australian hairstylist David Mallet for 10 years.
Swimming and sports lessons are available at an additional cost.
A variety of treatments and massages are offered at the spa, including the Ritz Club & Spa’s signature floral massages.
The spa treatments are offered in partnership with the French brand Biologique Recherche.
🌟 1 point for the George V
Noise
George V
The George V can be quite noisy at night, especially in its restaurants and common areas.
Due to its proximity to Champs-Élysées avenue, one can also expect the surrounding area to be lively and noisy.
Ritz
The Ritz seems to be quieter than the George V because of its location in a busy but less noisy area.
The Proust lounge can be quite noisy in the evening, so if you prefer quiet, we recommend the Hemingway Bar.
🌟 1 point for the Ritz
Quality-price ratio
George V
For a room at the George V, you can expect to pay approximately €1,600 a night for a single room. A Deluxe suite will cost you around €3,700.
Ritz
At the Ritz, a single room costs about €1,900 per night. For a Deluxe suite, you can expect to pay around €4,900.
🌟 1 point for the George V
Final Results
🏆George V: 5 points
🥈Ritz: 3 points
The George V wins this duel hands down with 2 points more than the Ritz!
That doesn’t mean the Ritz isn’t worth a stay, however.
Both hotels are complete luxury palaces, and the points were sometimes decided by a small detail such as an additional offer or a greater selection.
You are now ready to make an informed choice between these two iconic 5 star hotels in Paris.
To discover more Parisian palaces, be sure to read this article on the 7 best palaces in Paris.
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