There are 26 notable hotel openings across France in 2026, focusing on rehabilitated historic properties, nature refuges, and urban transformations from Paris to the Pyrenees and Atlantic coast. The trend emphasises character-driven, sustainable addresses that integrate local heritage and slow travel, reflecting a shift towards meaningful, less ostentatious hospitality experiences.
Here are the most anticipated hotels scheduled to open in France in 2026, selected based on anticipated luxury status, media coverage, and market impact.
- Louis Vuitton Hotel, Paris: The first-ever hotel from the iconic fashion house occupies a landmark building on the Champs-Élysées, featuring opulent suites, a vast spa, and integrated luxury retail experiences celebrating French craftsmanship.
- Zannier Bendor, Île de Bendor (near Bandol, Provence): This private island retreat revives the legacy of Paul Ricard with a chic Provençal village-style property offering 93 rooms, multiple restaurants, a beach club, dive centre, and extensive wellness facilities.
- Banke Opéra Paris, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Paris: Housed in a restored 1907 Belle Époque former bank building near the Opéra Garnier, this luxury property provides 90 rooms and suites, a gym in the historic vault, and sophisticated dining.
- Hôtel California Paris, Paris: This historic 1925 property near the Champs-Élysées undergoes full renovation to reopen as a boutique lifestyle hotel with elegant rooms, emphasising Parisian heritage and modern comfort.
- Radisson Blu Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Roissy: A major upgrade transforms this 305-room airport hotel into an upscale option with refreshed suites, lobby, restaurant-bar, and seamless terminal access for business and leisure travellers.
- Hotel & Spa Amoria La Baule, La Baule: This coastal retreat joins the Radisson Individuals portfolio, featuring beach access, an outdoor pool, landscaped gardens, and sea-view rooms with private balconies.
- Radisson Hotel Cannes, Cannes: Positioned as an urban resort on the French Riviera, the property offers direct beach access, expansive views, and comprehensive renovations for upscale accommodation.
- Hôtellerie des Laquets, Pic du Midi (Pyrénées): Reborn as France’s highest hotel at 2,620 metres altitude, this 4-star property features 16 rooms, panoramic mountain views, gastronomic dining, and cable car access.
- Salvia Hotel, Paris Latin Quarter: Combining three historic hotels near the Luxembourg Gardens, this 99-room 4-star property includes Pantheon views, a cellar wine-focused restaurant, and spaces dedicated to medicinal plants.
- Highstay Maisons Vintimille, Paris 9th arrondissement: A luxury serviced residence offers 13 apartments with concierge services in a prime location for extended stays blending hotel amenities and private living.
- Crowne Plaza Paris – Marne-la-Vallée, near Disneyland Paris: This large-scale property provides 250 rooms, indoor pools, spa, multiple restaurants, and extensive meeting facilities catering to families and conference guests.
- Experimental Group Hotel Saint-Germain, Paris: The Experimental Group’s new 5-star address at 192 Boulevard Saint-Germain delivers bold design, intimate luxury, and vibrant social spaces in the heart of Left Bank Paris.
- Posidonia Hotel, Nice: A restored 4-star hotel in central Nice features 38 redesigned rooms, renewed façades, and a prime location near the coast for Riviera stays.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Paris Boulogne, Boulogne-Billancourt: This new addition to the Paris region portfolio offers modern rooms and extensive meeting spaces in a convenient suburban location near the capital.
- Pullman Royal Key Wellness Resort, Guadeloupe (French Caribbean): A wellness-focused resort emphasises relaxation with premium amenities, spa treatments, and island-inspired design in a tropical setting.
