Le Meurice has been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world… and having been there, I can see why. This hotel combines contemporary chic with 18th century opulence in an ideal location, situated between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. The rooms are… well, just beautiful, decorated in the style of Louis XVI. I was fortunate to visit the hotel around Christmas and it was stunning.
Prior to my arrival in Paris I had many conversations with Cécile Gouailhardou, the Director of Sales & Marketing. She set up a tour with Pascale Floc’h, the Assistant to the Front Desk Manager. Ms Floc’h gave me the most in-depth tour I’ve ever had in a hotel – the lobby, the incredible spa, multiple hotel rooms on every floor, and the Michelin restaurant… I did not take nearly enough photos.
One of the first thing that impressed me as I entered the rooms of Le Meurice were the entrance hallways. Many rooms had entry hallways, as pictured above. The hallways give you the sense you are in an multi-room residence, and not simply a hotel room. The rooms are large, the hallways make they seem more so!
The attention to detail at le Meurice is impressive. You can see in each of the photos above how the rooms were setup for incoming guests. EVERY room I entered had a welcome gift… and each gift was specific to the incoming residents. In a “couples” room there were champagne and flowers; in a room expecting two young girls there were green umbrellas and candy. In another room, children’s gifts were laid out, waiting. Le Meurice knows their guests and makes every effort to create a memorable stay. Click on any of these photos to zoom in on the amenities.
The hotel opened in 1835 and contains seven floors with 160+ rooms. There are many types of rooms including: Superior Room • Deluxe Room • Executive Room • Superior Junior Suite • Deluxe Junior Suite • Executive Junior Suite • Superior Suite • Deluxe Suite • Executive Suite • Prestige Suite • Presidential Suite
All rooms feature exquisite marble bathrooms with shower and bath. One tip: Request a Deluxe Room in the 23 series; they feature huge bathrooms with gorgeous double sinks.
World renowned chef Alain Ducasse proudly oversees all Food and Beverage at le Meurice. The three Michelin starred restaurant is highly acclaimed by food writers worldwide.
From the minute you arrive at Le Meurice, the staff is warm and welcoming. They are well-trained, professional, and take a genuine interest in their guests’ stay. Located in the heart of Paris, it’s just a few minutes walk from Place Vendôme and Rue Saint-Honoré, the Musée du Louvre, and overlooking the Tuileries Garden, you can’t get much more central than le Meurice.
As an affiliate of Brownell, a Virtuoso agency, we are able to get the following Virtuoso amenities for you:
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily full American breakfast for up to two in room guests
• 85 EUR Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
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