Le Meurice, 1st Arr.
Editor's Pick
Paris
France 75001
Tel: 33 1 44 58 10 10
reservations@meuricehotel.com
Metro: Tuileries
www.lemeurice.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
Gone are the days when surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, a frequent guest, would open his window and dangle a lobster from the end of a fishing pole into the stream of passersby on the Rue de Rivoli, but Le Meurice still has a vaguely decadent and artistic tone that sets it apart from other high-priced Parisian gilt trips. Every floor at this sumptuous pile across the street from the Tuileries Gardens has a different decor, ranging from the traditional French parquet and silk damask of the Tuileries suites to the Marco Polo suite, an edgy, sexy space built under the eaves. There's also a great bar with big leather tub chairs and stunning Belle Époque murals, and the culinary genius of young chef Yannick Alléno makes a meal at Le Meurice, the hotel's lavish restaurant, a bona fide Gallic thrill.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
Overall Score: 90.5
- Design: 90.1
- Food: 87.8
- Location: 95.1
- Rooms: 92.7
- Service: 86.6
(160 rooms)
—2011 Gold List
Amenities: Spa