Versailles, France
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Historic Palace / Ultra-Boutique · France · Airelles
A hotel within the Château de Versailles grounds, with 15 rooms and suites, Alain Ducasse dining and organised private Palace access.
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Only5Star verdict
Our editorial pick for an immersive Versailles stay with period-inspired rooms and exclusive tours. Check precisely which access and experiences your booking includes.
Awards and recognitions
Each item names its basis: the awarding body's own list where we checked it, otherwise the hotel's own statement.
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star — 2026Forbes Travel Guide award winners table, checked October 2026 · source
- MICHELIN Guide — Three Keys, 2025 selectionMICHELIN Guide article, 2 February 2026 · source
- Ducasse at Le Grand Contrôle — one MICHELIN starMICHELIN Guide hotel entry, checked October 2026 · source
What to know
- The hotel lists 15 rooms and suites; check availability for your exact dates.
- Exclusive use is available by enquiry. Obtain a current tailored quote rather than relying on a published estimate.
- Published Turgot-room services include breakfast, royal afternoon tea, minibar, spa access, butler service and selected standard laundry. Confirm the selected category and rate terms; extra experiences may cost more.
Best for
- ✓ Once-in-a-lifetime Honeymoon
- ✓ Anniversary
- ✓ Cultural travellers
Avoid if
- ✗ You want to be in Paris itself
- ✗ You're sensitive to extreme price points
- ✗ You need flexible last-minute availability
Fit scores
Fit scores are Only5Star's subjective editorial judgement of how well the hotel suits each kind of trip, based on published information. They are not guest ratings, inspection scores, award results or a first-hand stay.
Key experience details
Setting
Inside the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
Rooms & villas
The current official accommodation page lists 15 rooms and suites, including new Gardeners’ Pavilion categories.
Food & drink
Alain Ducasse dining at Le Grand Contrôle; MICHELIN’s hotel entry identifies its restaurant as holding one star.
Spa & wellness
Airelles Spa x LBA, with a 15-metre pool, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms.
Experience
Organised private Palace and Trianon tours, Orangery Garden access and golf carts feature among the hotel’s published guest privileges; verify the programme for your stay.
Activities
Private tours and seasonal family programming through the Royal Camp, with additional experiences available by arrangement.
Transfer considerations
The hotel estimates about 60 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport and 30 minutes from Orly, depending on traffic.
Best season
Our editorial preference is spring to early autumn for garden time; confirm current tours and hotel availability.
Budget guide
Budget bandUltra-luxury
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Pricing can vary significantly by season, room category, inclusions, and availability. Use this as a directional guide only — confirm pricing with the property or your advisor before booking.
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Fact-checked as of 11 October 2026
Sources
Material hotel facts checked against the official sources linked here. Rates and terms depend on the selected booking. Fit assessments are editorial opinions; this is not a first-hand inspection.
- Airelles Château de Versailles — official hotel page
- Airelles Château de Versailles — rooms and suites
- Airelles Château de Versailles — spa
- Airelles Château de Versailles — practical information
- Airelles Château de Versailles — Suite Quintinie
- Airelles Château de Versailles — Chambre Turgot (French)
- Airelles Château de Versailles — romance offer
- MICHELIN Guide — Le Grand Contrôle hotel entry
- Airelles Château de Versailles — exclusive use (French)
- Forbes Travel Guide — the 30 best Paris hotels
- Forbes Travel Guide — award winners table
- MICHELIN Guide — best weekend-escape hotels (2 February 2026)
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