Hôtel de Crillon
COST: $$$$$
This Place de la Concorde landmark, built at the direction of King Louis XV in 1758, hasn’t lost its ornate air, despite a 2008 overhaul by French architect Thierry Despont. Flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet access bring modern touches to suites and salons still filled with gilt, mirrors, and Baccarat crystal, in addition to genuine Aubusson carpets and Wedgwood medallions. Even the entry-level rooms, at 115 square feet, are not unusually large, but have sitting areas and dressing rooms. The Sonia Rykiel–designed Bar du Crillon is nothing short of elegant, with its mirrored mosaics, red velvet–covered chairs, and dripping chandeliers. Request a song at the piano, then sit back on a settee and sip a Duc de Crillon (Armagnac and Taittinger champagne).
Room to Book: Request Nos. 409 or 511 for windows that look out on Place de la Concorde.
Insider Tip: Don’t miss the elaborate Sunday brunch at Les Ambassadeurs—with formal silver service, house-made croissants and preserves, smoked salmon carved to order, baked eggs, and a to-die-for cheese plate.
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From Travel + Leisure, Feb 2005
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From Travel + Leisure, Nov 2003
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From the T+L 500
Ornate Louis XV–commissioned palace near the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries, and the Seine.
- Stats:
- 147 rooms; 2 restaurants; 1 bar.
- Competitive Edge:
- The most impressive architecture among the city’s top hotels (guest-room renovations and construction of a spa begin this year).
- Rooms to Book:
- For Eiffel Tower views, Nos. 409 and 511; No. 431 has a view of the charming Rue Boissy d’Anglas.
- Don't Miss:
- The elaborate Sunday brunch in Les Ambassadeurs restaurant.
Last updated January 2008 lastArticle = 2/2005 and lastAward = 01/2008
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