Hotel Le Bristol
Hotel Le Bristol has always been considered one of Paris’s most elegant and understated hotels. This is not to say the hotel does not get its share of the rich and famous. It’s just that the rich and famous that stay here are more likely to be of the established variety. In the eighth arrondissement, it sits squarely in the high-fashion area. The hotel has recently emerged from a complete overhaul and with the new wing, it is with out a doubt , an absolute dream for hotel regulars that understand and accept only the finest.
Housed in a flower-dotted art-deco building constructed in 1925, the Hotel Le Bristol incorporates a former convent. Its lawn and garden cover nearly an acre of some of Paris' most exclusive and expensive real estate. Fresh flowers adorn elaborate lounges appointed with Louis XVI armchairs, sofas upholstered in Lyon silk, wonderful Gobelins tapestries, and a gorgeous 19th-century Savonnerie rug. The glow from 23 Baccarat chandeliers lights up the Carrara marble floor.
The sixth-floor health club has a rooftop pool, nice sundeck with views on Paris' monuments. On the 1st floor, the brand new Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie offers a large selection of facials and massages, the fitness room, kid’s club and hairdresser are all dedicated to guests well-being.
The multilevel garage under the hotel offers the unimaginable: parking and complimentary valet service. Two Smart cars are available for guests at bargain rates to use on local shopping or tourist jaunts.
Accommodations are among the most spacious in Paris, classically elegant, draped in velvets and brocades, and fastidiously maintained. Bright, cheerful color schemes, museum-grade antiques, gorgeous period furniture, chintz and thick carpeting create a palatial look.
Rooms come in Superior, Deluxe and Prestige with each boasting a different decor. All provide air conditioning, Egyptian cotton linens, thick duvets, large closets, dataports, wireless high-speed Internet access, safes and on-demand fax machines. Baths feature white marble, thermostatic showers, robes, large tubs, towel warmers, phones, hair dryers and Hermes toiletries. Delicate chandeliers and intricately patterned fabrics create a majestic atmosphere to behold. Request the Avenue Matignon wing which offers the best views of the Eiffel Tower.
Suites and apartments are large. The bi-level, 3,225-sq-ft Penthouse Suite has a private dining room and four bedrooms. Its sun terrace affords views as far as Sacre Coeur. The Panoramic Suite on the seventh floor is really an apartment with two bedrooms, a sitting area, gym equipment and a private kitchen.
During your stay, you may enjoy the fine gastronomy of the 3 Michelin star Restaurant Epicure headed by renowned Chef Eric Frechon. The gallery bar and the luxury brasserie 114 Faubourg offer less informal lunches and dinners.
Room service is on-call around the clock, housekeeping tidies up twice daily and maintenance is impeccable. Small pets are allowed.
Le Bristol has an extensive children’s program supervised by Hippolyte the stuff rabbit mascot and Fa-Raon the permanent resident Burmese cat… Little guests receive VIP amenities (gift, cookies, bathrobes, sleepers) and even a treasure hunt.
Thes beautifully managed Hotel Le Bristol caters to a prosperous international clientele. The experience for a night in this true palace does not come cheap. However, once you step through the doors resistance will melt. Our advice is to plan on spending at least a few days.
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