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O nce upon a time Ernest the Windsors, Chaplin and Callas
Hemingway wrote, suites are furnished in reflection
"When I dream of of these individual personalities
afterlife in heaven, the in absolute sophistication and the
action always takes place in the Ritz." tranquility of sweeping views over the
The Ritz Paris is now freshly restored; place Vendôme.
its grand décor and intimate spaces New food and beverage experiences
welcome guests to rediscover a unique include L’Espadon helmed by chef
atmosphere and the inimitable French Nicolas Sale, Bar Vendôme for trendy
'art de vivre' in the City of Light. and relaxed rendezvous and the elegant
Inextricably woven into the fabric bistro the Ritz Bar for a 'grain de folie'.
of Parisian society and culture, the At the Hemingway - the most
Ritz is renowned for its incomparable legendary bar of them all – is the
savoir-faire in making guests' stays renowned head bartender and bon
exceptional. vivant, Colin Field, ranked the best
bartender in the world by Forbes and
Each room at the Ritz Paris is Travel+Leisure magazines respectively.
as glorious as ever, offering an The Serendipity, the most popular
incomparable ambiance and some cocktail at the bar was created by
of the roomiest suites in the French Field in 1994. It has been described as
capital. Fine woodwork and delicate “France in a glass” by Forbes.
pastel hues compose an intimate décor In addition to the celebrated pool
where ultimate luxury presides in and fitness facilities new additions
every detail accompanied by antique include the 'CHANEL au Ritz Paris'
objects and art. – the world’s first CHANEL Spa -
offering indulgent beauty treatments
Restored to their legendary splendor, for restorative moments of relaxation
the Ritz Paris suites have re-emerged in the exclusive new 'art of skin-care'
from their neoclassical settings area.
enlarged, and reconsidered to Some places are so extraordinary
accommodate the latest technologies they appear to transport travelers
while attired in subtle silks. Bathed into a dream. The Ritz remains an
in light, some even offer shaded unparalleled tradition of excellence
private terraces overlooking the hotel’s and savoir-faire in the heart of Paris. It
magnificent French garden. is inimitable.
Historically a favorite destination
among the famous, its Prestige suites
are themed in honor of celebrated
hotel guests. Proust, Chopin, Chanel,
“Hemingway, for his part, would no doubt be
proud: the hotel's beloved Bar Hemingway, named
after him in 1994, has also been refurbished.”
–Forbes
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