Le Meurice Hotel Paris | Best Luxury Hotel In Paris
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In today's video we will be taking a look at Le Meurice Hotel Paris so make sure you
stick till the end because some of the hotel amenities will blow you!
From its luxurious Louis XVI decor to its Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Meurice feels
fit for royalty.
Let's talk about the amazing Location first; Located in the popular 1st Arrondissement
on the right bank of the Seine, Le Meurice hotel sits in the heart of Paris and is within
walking distance of parks, museums, shops, restaurants, and an array of other attractions.
Situated on the main road that runs parallel to the Tuileries Gardens, the hotel is flanked
by two Parisian hotspots, the Place de la Concorde (a six-minute walk from the hotel)
and the Louvre (a nine-minute walk). The Musée de l’Orangerie and Musée d’Orsay are
also within easy walking distance. The nearest metro stop is only a two-minute walk from
the hotel and guests can get to most other Paris attractions in 30 minutes or less.
Situated in a grand, seven-story, 18th-century cream-colored building with rich green accents
and an extravagant arched front walkway, the Le Meurice hotel has undergone many renovations
and restorations in its 200-year history, which have helped to maintain its elegant,
period-Parisian ambiance. The huge lobby offers the drama of a grand palace with marble floors
and rich carpets, ornate architectural moldings, gilded accents, crystal chandeliers, and massive
doorways. Period furniture is arranged in intimate sitting areas, as it might be in
a mansion’s parlor. There are beautiful fauteuil armchairs, carved gilt tables, and
unique pieces like a gold table with three human-shaped legs, all of which speak to the
hotel’s proud history of serving artistic clientele. (Salvador Dali was a frequent guest.)
From spiraling staircases with golden stair rods and carved wood banisters to sconce-lit
hallways, no corner of the hotel has been left undecorated. Its location makes it ideal
for tourists -- or anyone, really -- just as long as they can afford it.
Speaking of Rooms Rooms at Le Meurice are just as luxuriously
decorated as the common areas, and while they range in size and style, they all feature
a version of the hotel’s trademark Louis XVI decor: damask wallpaper, brocade and velvet
fabrics, sconce lighting, floor-to-ceiling curtains, gilded frames, period furniture,
and molded panel walls. Rooms are impeccably clean and spacious, especially for such a
central Parisian hotel. Even the smallest Classic Room is 320-square-feet and features
a queen-size bed, sitting area with two large period armchairs, and a desk. All rooms also
include massive and luxurious Italian marble bathrooms with deep baths and separate wet-room
style showers. Bathrooms come equipped with fluffy bathrobes, slippers, scales, hairdryers,
magnifying mirrors, and high-end Penhaligon’s individual toiletries. All rooms have air-conditioning,
flat-screen TVs (DVD players, Wiis, PlayStations, and Xboxes are available upon request), iPod
radio alarm clocks, and free in-room Wi-Fi (though it’s not free in the common areas).
Some rooms also have well-stocked minibars, but there are no in-room coffee- and tea-making
facilities. Rooms face either the courtyard or Tuileries Gardens, and several rooms also
have excellent views of the Eiffel Tower. Some rooms have balconies or even private
terraces, and upper-tier rooms feature even more extras like freshly cut flowers and free
bottles of wine.
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Moving to Dining Le Meurice is host to three eating/drinking
establishments, one of which is a well-regarded restaurant that's been awarded three Michelin
stars and serves seasonal Parisian cuisine amid opulent, dramatic decor inspired by the
Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles. Le Dalí is inspired by the artist’s work,
and the ceiling is a massive painted canvas, while the room features unique Dali-esque
accents. It serves seated meals and to-go food, such as sandwiches, burgers, and salads.
The Bar 228 also strays from the Louis XVI theme, but is no less meticulously designed,
with rich brown wood tables, carved wood accents, leather armchairs, and live jazz playing at
night.
Spa The Spa Valmont is bright, modern, and stylishly
minimalist. It offers massages and facial, body, and beauty treatments and also has a
small outdoor terrace as well as a hair salon. The on-site fitness center is small and has
only four cardio machines, three weight machines, and free weights. The hotel has three exquisite
banquet rooms, which can be used in tandem to host up to 500 guests.
Staff are extremely attentive and provide thoughtful extras, while housekeeping maintains
impeccably clean premises. Guests say the concierge, who is available 24-hours, is extremely
helpful and can help with reservations, museum tickets, and more. Extensive room service
is available 24-hours. Laundry, dry cleaning, car rentals, and babysitting can be arranged,
and shoeshine service is available for free. Children are well catered for with a host
of special luxuries, such as a free treasure hunt with a gift at the end, access to wooden
sailboats and other toys for use in the Tuileries Gardens, kid-sized bathrobes and slippers,
and The Little Prince toiletries. Pet-friendly amenities include dog-sitting and pet menus.
While Wi-Fi is available for free in guest rooms, it costs an ample extra fee in common
areas.
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