Showing posts with label paris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paris. Show all posts

Friday, October 20, 2023

The Peninsula Paris

Touch down in the City of Lights and experience The Peninsula Paris, Europe’s first Peninsula hotel and one of the city’s most iconic sights. This “grand dame,” which first opened its doors in 1908, counts the Arc de Triomphe among its famous neighbors.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

The Peninsula Paris


Perfectly situated on Avenue Kléber, The Peninsula resides in the heart of Paris, within walking distance of the city’s most famous monuments, museums and luxury shopping districts.

Thursday, January 11, 2018

15 romantic Photos of the Eiffel Tower at Night

Millions of people visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris each year, making the iconic 19th-century monument something of an unofficial mascot for the City of Light.

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Hotel The Peninsula Paris

"If you want a proper, grown-up treat for your Parisian mini break, The Peninsula guarantees immaculate classic luxury and indulgent first-class dining".

Friday, February 24, 2017

3 Must-Visit Bespoke Tailors in Paris

The City of Lights is a destination for lovers, gourmands, and—of course—the style savvy, but while there are numerous destinations for women’s haute couture, it is harder to locate uniquely Parisian high-caliber bespoke tailoring for men.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

RITZ PARIS THE MOST LUXURIOUS HOTEL IN PARIS FINALLY REOPENS.

Closed since 2012 for renovation, the most beautiful hotel in Paris and biggest proof of French refinement, the Ritz Paris, has reopened its gates to regular and new customers since June.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The Top 10 Must Visit Places in Paris


Dubbed as one of the most beautiful places and the most romantic city in the world, also known as the “City of Lights,” Paris brims with historical association and influence in the realms of fashion, culture, art, history, food, and design.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Le Meurice, Paris

 With a rich legacy in luxury accommodation and services, Le Meurice, Paris, is the first choice for many visitors of the majestic capital of France. Satisfying an exigent clientele since 1835, the hotel boasts a prime location – between the Louvre Museum and the Place de la Concorde – superb 18th century architecture, and lavish interiors throughout.

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Best bakeries for baguettes in Paris 2013

Headed to Paris anytime soon?
 Expect to throw any low-carb regimes to the wind and indulge in the best breads in the world.

For the city of light, that includes baker Ridha Khadher’s artisan bakery Paradis du Gourmand in the 14th arrondissement, which was crowned the best baguette marker in Paris Thursday.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Prestigious Suites at the Ritz Paris

Vendôme Suite

Majestic chandeliers reflecting amber light and prestigious Louis XV furnishings mark the Vendôme Suite’s unique elegance and style, where the warmth of the carmine and ivory surroundings recreate the comfort of a private home. Through the large windows, the view spans across the sumptuous place Vendôme – a detail of the utmost significance.
The Vendôme Suite comprises one or two bedrooms, a living room and Carrara marble bathrooms.

César Ritz Suite

As a tribute to its founder, this suite prevails over the Place Vendôme, where César Ritz envisioned the most distinguished of hotels. Representing the comfort, warmth and elegance of the “Ritz style” par excellence, the decoration of this unique suite features precious works of art, Louis XV furnishings, and gold-leaf doors that glorify the splendour and intimacy of one of Paris’s most exquisite homes. 
The César Ritz Suite comprises one bedroom, a living-room, and two Carrara marble bathrooms.

Elton John Suite

A tribute to the famous artist and loyal guest to the Ritz Paris.
Overlooking the Place Vendôme, this spacious apartment with soft pink Mansart-style walls is an inspiring haven of tranquility.
The Elton John Suite is comprised of one bedroom, a living-room, and two bathrooms, one with a sauna, and the other with a separate shower.
Windsor Suite 

This supremely romantic suite bears witness to a passionate love affair that dramatically rocked the English throne.
The Louis XV furnishings and gold-leaf mouldings offer the perfect counterpart to the Wallis blue, a colour dear to the Duchess. The Duke of Windsor is said to have written a portion of his memoirs in this suite, where the vast windows provide a stunning view out onto the Place Vendôme. Breathe in the rich history of this suite and experience the sensation of tranquility.

Coco Chanel Suite
Coco Chanel bathroom

 “The Ritz is my home”, Coco Chanel.


Exquisite and serene, the Coco Chanel Suite  is unique. The elegance and the femininity of the suite is heightened by its breathtaking view onto the Place Vendôme. Amidst the boisterous affairs of Parisian High Society in the Roaring Twenties, the famous designer made this suite her home. To this day, Coromandel laquerware, rock crystals and large mirrors pay tribute to Mademoiselle Chanel’s personal taste and elegance

This Prestige Suite is comprised of a living-room, one or two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one of which has a jacuzzi and a steam room, and a view onto the gardens


The Ritz Paris
15, Place Vendome
75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43163030
Email resa@ritzparis.com 
www.ritzparis.com


Sunday, January 29, 2012

George V Four Seasons Paris

GEORGE V FOUR SEASONS PARIS

The legendary outstanding hotel redefines luxuryservice and is also an ideal place for a pleasant as well a relaxing stay. Built in 1928, George V is located near the most famous elegant shopping junction in Paris, the Champs-Élysées.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL PARIS

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL PARIS
A Palace of History and Luxury



My wandering mind often takes me in a wonderful atmosphere. My travels whether real or imagined are often sublime, today’s one is quite unexpected. I travel through the stories of that famous nose of Hermes. I get lost in words when the comfort of one of the chairs of the Shangri-La Paris palace, I go with the sweetness and flavor of the white tea that dresses the atmosphere.
I love the elegance of this hotel that has many stories, but my attention gets attracted by the voices of these two little old ladies who stopped before the grand staircase and raved. One said to the other: “Look at the stairs, it is amazing. It is has an incredible elegance, an unbelievable refinement.” A smile settled on my face, proud to see that there are still fans of beautiful pieces and sumptuous locations. There are flowers, orchids, placed on this beautiful piece of furniture. Then I go to Asia. I could have been to the Indonesian Shangri-la. My well-being would have been the same, I think. Thinking about it, there is this additional soul that dresses the scene. Paris would not be the same without it. He is a man I admire. Napoleon Bonaparte is the emperor who has profoundly transformed lives and has marked my adolescence for many hours. This past caught up with me today, the B written on the windows of this splendid hotel restored according to the group Art by Shangri-La is the nephew of the Emperor, Prince Roland Bonaparte.


Aristocrat, explorer, geographer and botanist, this man seemed extraordinary. In the lobby, listening to the sweet voice of a woman who tells her daughter the story of this unique place full of history and now converted into a palace with a perfect service. In 1889 his accession takes place. Placing this home on the banks of the Seine, an elegant lady relates that Prince Roland Bonaparte built a house on three floors in which private and exceptional rooms had taken possession of the walls. Many parts and many decades later, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts transforms it in a palace of taste.
Hours of work and a passion for French know-how revealed an exceptional building and full of details inscribed many room as historic places. Then I look at these two ladies marveling at the grand staircase lined with an iron banister and engraved copper of Moreaux’s craftsmen. My thoughts invite me to climb it to discover this architectural treasure. I let myself be guided by the sweet atmosphere of this private residence.
  Consisting of alcoves, marble, arches and arcades, the Shangri-La Paris invited me to lose myself in its decor with soft and relaxing tones of ocher, yellow and white. 81 rooms and suites are making up the heart of this place now having over seven floors. An extraordinary restaurant called La Bauhinia breath Thai flavors and pleasures while the French garden invites to gastronomy at this restaurant called Bee. I get lost in what could be a dream.
In my time travel and my discovery of this luxury case, the first Shangri-La continues to take me from Europe to Asia through various artistic touches scattered in different places. The surprises are waiting for you and my eyes light up when I discover, pulling the curtains of this sublime suite of 220 square meters, the most beautiful Parisian monument, the Eiffel Tower. This majestic iron lace is just as beautiful as that Shangri-La’s suite. 
Sets of mirrors, fabrics of the Lelièvre house, curtains and Art Deco details of the Canovas house, I succumb to the comfort. The luxury of this hotel and the prestige of these suites are just amazing. I feel good, as if Asia carried me away in its travel in well-being and that Bonaparte who was never able to achieve his military career had just conquered my heart long ago drawing sketches of a place now occupied by the excellence of Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts.

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Friday, January 6, 2012

Hotel de Sers - Paris Hotel

Le Royal Monceau Hotel - Paris - Hotel

Paris loves to show off. The recently re-opened Le Royal Monceau is by far the showiest hotel in which the P4L team has ever stayed. This is a storied hotel and a location with a fantastic, historical past, but the latest incarnation is reimagined by Philippe Starck.

 We are not huge fans of Starck as we tend to consider him one of the somewhat “gimmicky” designers — together with Karim Rashid or Marcel Wanders — whose creations sometimes transcend time and become classics, yet at others appear like a flash-in-a-pan that you only want to see once. This kind of design is fun and quirky, but we get tired of it very quickly.

 In Le Royal Monceau, Philippe Starck has created a classic. Two years after possibly the wildest ‘demolition party’ in history, Paris’ newest palace hotel is THE place to stay.
The location itself is a winner: Five minutes’ walk from Arc De Triomphe and Champs-Elysées.

 The entry to Le Royal Monceau is super-grand, from the six doormen to the first glimpse of the foyer — it feels like you’ve walked onto the movie set of Eyes Wide Shut. The luxe-chic interiors are the grandest we’ve seen but it’s somehow magically NOT over the top. It works in Paris; it really works wonderfully.

 The hotel’s point of difference is a serious commitment to art. It has its own gallery, Art District, with the inaugural Basquiat show, of works selected from Enrico Navarra’s collection. There’s also an art bookshop and a dedicated blog Artforbreakfast.

There’s also a whiff of rock’n'roll, with each room featuring its own guitar, with a portable recording studio available to guests. Trailblazing fashion multibrand, L’Eclaireur, will also host a show room in the hotel. Plus there’s a Clarins spa, Pierre Hermé desserts, a cigar smoking room, a cinema, an extensive garden.

The rooms are fantastic, and for 800 Euro a night, you’d want them to be.

We were upgraded to the hotel’s best suite on the top floor with an attic-style roof. We entered a room to find a service of croissants, macaroons, coffee, water, grapes and oranges presented in a way fit for a president. The room has a small lounge with a large mirror leaning against the wall like a painting. The mirror miraculously becomes a TV with a switch of the remote control.

 While the bed with its Italian crisp linen is divine, the bathroom is a real eye-opener. It’s like ‘Studio 54 meets a Puff Daddy video’ or like bathing on the face of a Chanel diamond wrist watch. All mirrors on every wall. You either love it or hate it.

 Le Royal Monceau has it all, including all the beautiful people. The in-crowd has found it and the breakfast room was buzzing with film directors, actors models, advertising gurus, fashion types ; everyone dressed immaculately looking like a tear-sheet from Paris Vogue.

Power meetings were happening over lunch and at dinner/drinks. The place was buzzing with the most flamboyant characters we’ve seen in a while and literally every night was busy. We can only imagine the vibe of this place when Paris Fashion Week comes along! - Eric J.R. Engelen