Where The Peninsula Paris stands
The Peninsula Paris is at 19 Avenue Kléber, in the 16th arrondissement, a short distance from the Arc de Triomphe and Place de l'Étoile. Avenue Kléber links this area to the Trocadéro, so the address sits on a residential axis that feels quieter than the neighbouring Champs-Élysées.
For a visitor arriving from elsewhere in the city, this changes little about the route but a lot about the planning: drop-off depends on the avenue's traffic direction and on the time of arrival. A chauffeur who knows the district avoids last-minute manoeuvres and stays available for the rest of the day.
From the Majestic to a palace: a building with a past
The building went up in 1908 as the Hôtel Majestic. According to the sources we consulted, it later served as a military hospital, as the first headquarters of UNESCO, and then as a conference centre that hosted several major diplomatic meetings of the twentieth century. It reopened as a hotel on 1 August 2014 after a long restoration, as the brand's first address in Europe.
That history explains part of its Second Empire architecture and the care given to the façades. For a visitor it also offers a simple landmark: the building is recognisable by its scale and its alignment along the avenue, which makes instructions easier to give a chauffeur on a first visit.
Planning the arrival and drop-off
Access and kerbside management in front of the hotel are decided by the hotel and by the city; we do not set rules and we do not invent any. The safest approach is to ask the hotel, or the assistant making the booking, which entrance to use depending on whether the arrival involves luggage, a restaurant reservation or a spa appointment.
Once that is known, IKIGAI builds it into the transport plan: pick-up time, waiting point and an alternative route if traffic around the Étoile is heavy. For arrivals from an airport or a station, the transfer from Paris-Charles de Gaulle is arranged with flight tracking and a name-board welcome.
Restaurant, spa, bar: why people stop by
The address is not only for residents. People come for L'Oiseau Blanc, the rooftop restaurant with views of the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre, for the Chinese restaurant LiLi, for the lobby lounge, or for the spa. Each appointment has its own rhythm: a business lunch follows the diary, a dinner follows the end of the day. These venue names are cited for information only; booking conditions are set by the hotel.
In every case, a chauffeur at your disposal avoids booking each leg separately: the vehicle waits, stays clean and comfortable, and the return journey is settled without another call. The vehicle size is chosen according to the number of passengers and bags.
The district around Avenue Kléber
From the hotel, several Parisian landmarks are linked within minutes depending on traffic: the Arc de Triomphe, the Trocadéro, Avenue Montaigne and the Champs-Élysées. You can move from one meeting to the next without leaving the area, which matters on a packed day. See also our guide to Avenue Montaigne for a shopping itinerary.
At weekends and on event days, the approaches to the Étoile can be busier. Without promising any journey time, we recommend allowing a margin and sharing the exact destination address in advance, so the chauffeur can adjust the route. Chauffeurs speak French and English; other languages are available on request.
For those organising the stay
Executive assistants, concierges and family offices help us most by sending everything at once: passenger name, flight or train number, exact address, sequence of appointments and any discretion requirements. IKIGAI then confirms a firm quote before booking, depending on the services requested. The chauffeur can then prepare the places, the alternatives and the waiting times.
For stays of several days, a half-day or full-day booking is more flexible than a series of single rides. See also Four Seasons Hotel George V, another address in the Golden Triangle, or our selection of 5-star hotels and palaces in the Journal.
Book a chauffeur for The Peninsula Paris
To get to The Peninsula Paris, booking takes only a few details: pick-up address, date, preferred time, number of passengers and bags. IKIGAI Limousine replies with a firm quote, issued before anything is confirmed, then gives the chauffeur a clear brief including the entrance to use, subject to the hotel’s own instructions.
Whether you arrive from an airport, a station or a meeting in town, the journey to The Peninsula Paris is best planned as a whole. A chauffeur briefed on the address, the entrance and the arrival time avoids last-minute hesitation, especially for a guest discovering Paris. Our VIP chauffeur service and chauffeur at disposal cover these journeys; to send your request, use the quote form.
Sources consulted
- The Peninsula Paris – site officiel
- Wikipedia – The Peninsula Paris
- Voyages d'affaires – Peninsula : au dernier chic parisien
- Visit Paris Region – Palaces 2026
IKIGAI Limousine is independent and is not affiliated with any venue, brand or organisation mentioned. Names are cited for information only.
