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Paris, Rome and Santorini are the three most requested European add-ons for our clients, and each one has a single decision that determines whether the trip feels effortless or exhausting: which bank of the Seine, which side of the historic centre in Rome, and which village on the Santorini caldera.
Here are the hotels by district, with who each one is wrong for.
Paris: which bank?
Rive Droite (Vendôme, Champs-Élysées) is shopping, grand hotels and wide streets. Rive Gauche (Saint-Germain) is bookshops, cafés and a slower pace. Trocadéro is the Eiffel Tower view.
1. Ritz Paris — Place Vendôme
The most famous hotel in the city, on the square where the jewellers are. Formal, historic, with a garden courtyard and a bar that is a destination in itself.
Suits: couples, anyone who wants the Paris of history. Not for: anyone who wants modern design or a view.
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2. Four Seasons Hotel George V — George V
Off the Champs-Élysées, with the most decorated restaurant programme in the city and a courtyard that is one of the most photographed in Paris.
Suits: couples, food-led travellers. Not for: anyone who wants the river at the door.
3. Le Bristol Paris — Faubourg Saint-Honoré
A grand hotel with a garden, a pool and a quieter position than the Vendôme addresses — walking distance to the Louvre and the Tuileries.
Suits: families (pool, garden), anyone who wants calm in the centre. Not for: anyone wanting Eiffel Tower views.
4. Shangri-La Paris — Trocadéro
A former palace residence facing the Eiffel Tower: the view from the upper floors is the reason to book, and it is a short walk to the Trocadéro and the river.
Suits: couples, anyone who wants the tower from the room. Not for: anyone who wants to be in the shopping district.
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Rome: centre or hill?
The historic centre (Piazza del Popolo, Spanish Steps, Pantheon) means walking to everything. The hills (Monte Mario) mean views, a pool and a shuttle into town.
5. Hotel de Russie — Piazza del Popolo
A Rocco Forte hotel with a terraced garden between the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps — the best-positioned luxury hotel in Rome for walking.
Suits: couples, first visits, anyone who wants to walk to dinner. Not for: anyone who wants a pool.
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6. Hotel Eden — near the Spanish Steps
Above the Spanish Steps with a rooftop restaurant that has one of the best views in the city. Small, classic, and central.
Suits: couples, anyone who wants views and central. Not for: families needing space.
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7. Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria — Monte Mario
On the hill above the city, with gardens, pools and views — but you take the shuttle to the centre. The resort option in a city of palazzi.
Suits: families, anyone who wants a pool and quiet. Not for: a three-day first visit where walking matters.
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Santorini: Oia, Imerovigli or Fira?
Oia is the sunset and the crowds. Imerovigli is the caldera view without the crush, 20 minutes from Oia. Fira is the practical town with the port and the nightlife.
8. Katikies Santorini — Oia
Cliffside in Oia with the classic caldera view and pools cut into the rock. The photograph you have in your head is this hotel.
Suits: couples, honeymoons. Not for: anyone with mobility issues — Oia is stairs.
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9. Grace Hotel Santorini — Imerovigli
On the caldera in Imerovigli, quieter than Oia with the same view, and a short drive to both Oia and Fira.
Suits: couples who want the view without the crowds. Not for: anyone who wants to walk to Oia.
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How many nights
- Paris: 3–4 nights. Three for the city; four if you add Versailles or a day in the Loire.
- Rome: 3 nights. The Vatican, the ancient centre and one day out (Orvieto, Tivoli).
- Santorini: 3 nights. Two is too short given the flights and ferries; four and you will have seen it.
A shape that works: Paris 4 → Rome 3 (flight 2 h) → Santorini 3 (flight via Athens). Ten nights, three very different cities.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank of the Seine should we stay on in Paris?
Rive Droite for shopping and grand hotels; Rive Gauche for cafés and a slower pace. First visits usually do better on the Right Bank.
How many nights do we need in Rome?
Three: the Vatican, the ancient centre, and one day out. Two is rushed.
Is Oia worth it in Santorini?
For the sunset yes, but it is crowded. Imerovigli gives the same caldera view with more quiet and a short drive to Oia.
Can we do Paris, Rome and Santorini in one trip?
Yes, in ten nights: 4 + 3 + 3, with short flights between them.
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