Destination: France: Paris
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Le Meurice
Belonging to the Dorchester group, this grande dame got a top-to-bottom makeover a few years back, so behind its opulent trappings—think major gilt trip with loads of marble and crystal chandeliers—it’s technically as up-to-date as the George V. The new Philippe Starck-designed lobby, lounge and common spaces are whimsical, though a bit out of place, with many elements inspired by the wacky works of Salvador Dali. While rooms and suites still feel grand, new fabrics and color schemes are muted and underwhelming – picture floral patterns on shiny silk in combinations like orange, purple, magenta and gray.
The three Michelin starred restaurant, Le Meurice, manned by big-league talent Yannick Alléno, is spectacular, however, as is the Valmont anti-aging spa, and the hotel’s Belle Étoile suite, which occupies the entire seventh floor, and has 240 degree views of Paris. The location, between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, is ideal for tourists looking to hit all of the major sights, and the hotel is particularly child-friendly (they also cater to people traveling with pets).
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07:47 AM
I stayed here last May and absolutely adored it. In fact, it's now my favorite grand hotel in Paris. The location is fantastic without the snootiness of the Ritz and there is an exquisite Frenchness to the rooms. The Plaza Athenée has the same refined, only-in-Paris quality but I much prefer the location of Le Meurice, and even the staff at the Plaza Athenée seems to have developed a bad attitude. The just redone lobby that Philippe Starck and his daughter have unveiled is a bit trying-too-hard but I love the service, the romance and the location so for now, it's my top choice.
Melissa Biggs Bradley
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