In 1690 Jules Hardouin Mansart designed the Place Vendome. In 1898 the Ritz opened its doors.

Coco Chanel lived here for 30 years and Ernest Hemingway bought a round of drinks here, upon the liberation of Paris by the Allies during World War II. Even if you can’t afford to stay here, have a drink at the Bar Hemingway.

Just walking in the doors from the majestic Place Vendome is a heady experience.

Opulence and priviledge inhabit every corner but Ritz luxury and service come with an exhorbitant price tag.

Let’s see, put my kid through a year of college, or spend two weeks at the Ritz? How much time do I have to decide?

Hotel Ritz Paris
15, place Vendome
www.ritzparis.com
A Leading Hotels of the World Property

Perhaps you are honeymooning, or rendez-vous-ing or just looking for a spectacular, regal, luxe to the max, and let me caution, costly, hotel with all the grandeur Paris has to offer.
There are options that range from discreetly intimate, noble ancient residences, to uber-celebrity palaces dripping with as much attitude, as its guests are with jewels.
What kind of rates can you expect? If an average of a thousand dollars per night and upward, is within your budget, check out this hotel by going to its website.