Exquisite 1st Arrondissement location
surrounded by high-end shops and boutiques
Louvre, Palais Royal, and Musee d'Orsay all within a 10-minute walk
Rooms are comfortable and adorned
with rich wood and fabrics
Marble-lined bathrooms are elegant and spacious
Seasonal gourmet French cuisine
served at on-site restaurant
Hip little bar perfect for
late-night cocktail
Room service available 24 hours
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast is not included in room price
No on-site spa and only valet parking offered
Rooms may be a bit fussy for some guests
Owned by Maison Chopard, the Swiss luxury jeweler, this 29-room upscale hotel is located in a 17th century building directly on Place Vendome. The hotel is surrounded by
high-end stores and boutiques, and within easy reach of central Paris' many museums. Ornate Grand Siecle decor runs throughout this hotel and almost every surface is covered in period accents, from the granite clad lobby to the antique fixtures and artwork in classically outfitted guest rooms. Room also feature flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning, and the hotel offers a chic restaurant and bar serving gourmet French cuisine and cocktails. For a more modern take on antique decor, guests should check out La Maison Favart, where rates are significantly less expensive for similar four-pearl features.
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Scene
Elegant and historic boutique hotel for romantic getaways
The hotel, owned by Swiss luxury jeweler Maison
Chopard and a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is immediately opulent upon stepping through the revolving glass
door. The 17th century building's lobby is lined with elegantly patterned granite floors and features an elaborate crystal chandelier overhead, while the polished wood and granite front desk is flanked by pillars. Vibrant green plants sprout from vases set about the lobby, leading to the etched _art nouveau _elevator doors.
There isn't much seating, though the hotel's restaurant and bar serves as a place for guests to gather. It's bright and welcoming, combining antique lines with modern patterns and colors; black
and white prints on upholstered chairs with small pink pillows, a smattering of bookshelves, long brown couches, and a small brass bar create a truly exceptional, classy place to relax. Guests of the hotel are primarily couples on romantic holidays, though a few business travelers and families pass through as well.
Location
Smack in the middle of central Paris' most luxurious shopping and near museums
As its name suggest, the Hotel de Vendome sits on the beautiful
Place de Vendome, surrounded by jewelry stores and designer shops (such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Marc Jacobs). The hotel is within a five-minute walk of several museums -- the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, and the Palais Royal -- and a 20 minute walk to the Champs Elysee. The Tuilieries
Metro station is less than a five-minute walk from the hotel for access to Notre Dame and Moulin Rouge in 25 minutes away, the Arc de Triomphe in 15 minutes, and the Eiffel Tower in 30 minutes. Taxis are also readily available in the area. Gare de Lyon is 15 minutes away by metro, while Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 40
minutes away by car and Orly Airport is a 30 minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with rich antique accents throughout
All 29 rooms here offer a hint of royal
charm, and are outfitted with an embarrassment of rich antique fixtures and accents, from framed walls to heavy wooden furniture and luxurious fabrics. Duvet-covered beds have velvet and wood headboards plus embroidered bed runners, and many feature an
antique bench at the foot. There are small brass floral chandeliers, gilded
mirrors, and framed period prints on the walls, many featuring birds. Most rooms have several
pieces of antique furniture, like red velvet couches and solid wood desks, and thick velvet curtains hang over the windows. Suites offer a separate living area, equipped with a pair of velvet and wood
couches, armchairs, dressers, and antique lamps. Some even feature a small decorative fireplace. There is free Wi-Fi access in every room as well as flat-screen TVs, safes, air-conditioning, pillow menus, and minibars. Bathrooms are stunning, with marble tile floors and walls, bathrobes, a cosmetic mirror, and shower/tub combos. High-end products would have been a nice touch, and guest rooms may be a bit fussy for guests who prefer modern, minimalist decor.
Features
Gourmet restaurant plus cozy bar and free Wi-Fi
Hotel de Vendome offers free Wi-Fi access in rooms, but not
much else in the way of freebies. The restaurant gets rave reviews from non-guests as
well as hotel guests, and features gourmet fresh seasonal cuisine. The
restaurant serves a variety of a la carte and fixed menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but no meals are included with bookings. There is a small bar serving a variety of French wines and
cocktails and room service is available 24 hours. Valet parking, laundry, dry
cleaning, babysitting, and shuttle services are available upon request and for a fee.
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