Cheval Blanc Paris is a hotel in Paris, France, led by general manager Wilfried Morandini.
It is No. 20 on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026, and holds three MICHELIN Keys, a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating and the French Palace distinction.
Who runs the hotel
- Wilfried Morandini, General manager since October 2026 (source, 12 October 2026)
Before them
- Christophe Hilty, General Manager (source)
- Christian Boyens, Head of the Cheval Blanc Paris project (source)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2026 | No. 20 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2025 | No. 21 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Hotels | 2023 | No. 34 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide Keys | 2026 | Three Keys (source) |
| Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards | 2026 | Five Star (source) |
| Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards | 2025 | Five Star (source) |
| Distinction Palace (Atout France) | 2026 | Palace (source) |
The hotel
A 72-room hotel in the restored Art Deco La Samaritaine building on the Seine, with interiors by Peter Marino. (source)
- Opened: 2021 (source)
- Owner: LVMH (source)
- Operated by: LVMH Hotel Management (source)
- Size: 72 rooms and suites (source)
Context
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Also in Paris
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.