Affiliate Disclosure
Paris Finest Hotels may earn a commission when readers make eligible hotel bookings or other purchases through selected links on our website. This page explains what that means, how we identify commercial relationships and how we keep affiliate revenue separate from our editorial recommendations.
Our standard disclosure: Paris Finest Hotels is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you book through links on this page. This does not influence our editorial recommendations.
What is an affiliate link?
An affiliate link is a link that allows a booking or travel partner to attribute an eligible transaction to Paris Finest Hotels.
If you follow one of these links and complete an eligible booking or purchase, Paris Finest Hotels may receive a commission or other compensation from the partner.
We do not rely on this page alone
A standalone Affiliate Disclosure is useful for explaining our business model in detail, but it should not be the only place where readers learn that a recommendation can generate revenue.
On pages containing commercial booking links or recommendations, we aim to place a short, clear disclosure where readers can notice it before or around the relevant recommendations.
Typical wording:
“Paris Finest Hotels is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you book through links on this page. This does not influence our editorial recommendations.”
Commission availability does not determine our rankings
Our editorial team decides which hotels to include, recommend, compare or rank based on the usefulness of the hotel to the reader and the criteria relevant to the article.
No pay-to-rank
A hotel or booking partner cannot buy the #1 position in an independent ranking.
No affiliate-first winner
A hotel does not outrank another hotel simply because it offers us a commission opportunity.
Non-affiliate hotels can still win
We may recommend or rank a hotel even when we do not currently have an affiliate booking route for it.
Trade-offs remain visible
An affiliate relationship does not prevent us from discussing a hotel’s limitations or recommending an alternative.
Affiliate relationships do not create first-hand experience
Receiving a commission from a booking link does not mean that Paris Finest Hotels has stayed at the hotel.
Unless we explicitly state otherwise, our hotel reviews are research-based editorial reviews. We verify current information through authoritative sources and distinguish researched facts from our editorial analysis.
Not every link on the site is an affiliate link
Paris Finest Hotels may link to a mix of destinations, including hotel websites, booking platforms, Michelin, tourism authorities and other sources.
Some commercial booking links may generate compensation. Other links are included purely as editorial references or because they provide the most useful route for the reader.
When a hotel does not have an appropriate commercial booking route available to us, we may link directly to the hotel’s official website instead.
Booking conditions can change after publication
Hotel rates, room availability, packages, cancellation terms and booking conditions can change frequently.
Paris Finest Hotels therefore does not guarantee that a rate, room category or offer mentioned in editorial content will still be available when you click through to a booking partner or hotel website.
Always review the final price, room category, taxes, cancellation terms and other booking conditions shown by the booking provider before completing a reservation.
Affiliate links and sponsored content are not the same thing
An affiliate relationship generally means that compensation may be generated if a reader completes an eligible transaction after following a link.
Sponsored content means a commercial partner has paid for or materially supported the creation or placement of specific content.
If we publish sponsored or advertising content, it should be clearly labeled as such and should not be presented as an independent ranking or review.
Hosted experiences are disclosed separately
A complimentary or discounted hotel stay, meal, treatment or other hospitality is different from an affiliate commission.
If a hotel or hospitality company provides a material hosted experience that could reasonably affect how a reader interprets our coverage, we aim to disclose that relationship in the relevant content.
Hosting does not guarantee positive coverage or a particular ranking.
Affiliate revenue helps support the publication
Researching and maintaining detailed hotel reviews, comparisons and current guides requires editorial time and ongoing verification.
Affiliate commissions are one way Paris Finest Hotels can fund that work while allowing readers to access the site without paying for a subscription.
The usefulness of that model depends on reader trust, which is why we separate commercial relationships from editorial conclusions.
What readers should remember
We may earn commissions
Selected booking or commercial links may generate revenue for Paris Finest Hotels.
Rankings are editorial
Commercial availability does not decide which hotel ranks first.
Not every link is commercial
Many links simply point to hotels or authoritative sources because they help the reader.
Hosted stays are separate
Material complimentary experiences are disclosed independently where relevant.
Conditions can change
Always verify the final rate, room and booking terms with the provider before purchasing.
Questions are welcome
If something about a commercial relationship is unclear, contact us.
How our transparency pages work together
Editorial Policy
Our rules for editorial independence, sponsored content, hosted stays, conflicts and corrections.
Read our Editorial Policy →Methodology
How we research, verify, compare and rank Paris luxury hotels.
Read our Methodology →Contact
Questions about our editorial or commercial relationships can be sent to our team.
Contact Paris Finest Hotels →Affiliate disclosure: frequently asked questions
Does Paris Finest Hotels use affiliate links?
Yes. Some links on Paris Finest Hotels may be affiliate links. We may receive compensation when a reader completes an eligible booking or purchase after following one of those links.
Do affiliate commissions affect your hotel rankings?
No. Commission opportunities do not determine which hotels we include, recommend or rank first.
Is every booking link an affiliate link?
No. Some links may be commercial affiliate links, while others may point directly to a hotel or another useful source without generating compensation.
Can a hotel rank first if you do not earn a commission from it?
Yes. Affiliate availability is separate from our editorial evaluation.
Do you disclose free or discounted hotel stays?
If a material hosted stay or other complimentary experience could reasonably affect how a reader interprets our coverage, we aim to disclose that relationship in the relevant content.
Are affiliate links the same as sponsored content?
No. Affiliate compensation is generally tied to an eligible transaction after a referral. Sponsored content is content whose creation or placement has been commercially supported and should be labeled separately.
Why do you use affiliate links?
Affiliate revenue can help support the research, maintenance and publication of our hotel reviews, comparisons and guides.