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Palazzo Newsletter
February 28, 2009
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Palazzo Newsletter
February 28, 2009
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| Romance in Paris |
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Ooh la la!! Romantic Getaways Parisian Hotels |
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Lets face it--the French do it better. They invented mood. Whether your idea of a romantic caper includes chandeliers dripping with crystals and sumptuous fabrics draped across windows and bed posts or sleek chic where a bathrobe is the only accessory needed, Paris has a range of lovely accommodations. With so many choices, the following list is neither exhaustive nor categorical. We've chosen eight hotels with a nod not only to star ratings but also service, locale, atmosphere, decor and overall charm.
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Le Meurice 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0)1 44 58 10 10 Fax: 33 (0)1 44 58 10 15
160 rooms. Situated across from the Tuileries, le Meurice offers classical elegance. Rooms and suites are decorated in 18th century style with sweeping views of Paris. The Michelin restaurant worthy of its three stars might possibly be one of the best gastronomic experiences in the city.
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Hotel Britannique 20 avenue Victoria, 75001 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0)1 42 33 74 59 Fax: 33 (0) 1 42 33 82 65
40 rooms. Located one block from the Seine river in a 19th century mansion, Hotel Britannique is totally charming. With a warm inviting decor and personal service, this hotel combines British courtesy and custom with French elegance. |
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Hotel Daniel - Relais & Châteaux 8 rue Frédéric Bastiat - Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0)1 42 56 17 00 Fax: 33 (0)1 42 56 17 01
26 rooms. Tucked away on a quiet and beautiful residential street near the Champs Elysee, Hotel Daniel delivers romantic ambiance. Friendly service, well appointed rooms decorated in Chinoiserie and spacious bathrooms stocked with Molton Brown toiletries make for a calming and memorable visit. |
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Hotel Balzac 6 rue Balzac, 75008 Paris, France Tel : 33 (0)1 44 35 18 00 Fax : 33 (0)1 44 35 18 05
70 rooms. Housed in a Belle-Epoque townhouse near the Champs-Elysee, Hotel Balzac is dressed in jewel-toned fabrics and period furniture. The bar and lounge area is particularly atmospheric. |
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L'Hotel 13 rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0) 1 44 41 99 00 Fax 33 (0) 1 43 25 64 81
20 rooms. We're not blaming the rates, but Oscar Wilde died here--penniless. Located on the left bank in chic St. Germain des Pres in a small 19th century house, L'hotel is over the top luxurious, decadent and all out glamorous. Plush period detailing creates a velvet cocoon for a romantic escapades. Harper's Bazaar 2008 touted this hotel as winner; best, urban hotel in the world.
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Marais House Rue De Turenne, 75003 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0)6 16 13 3990 Fax: 33 (0)1 42 74 6136
5 bedroom townhouse. Styling so lavish it feels like a movie set. In fact, this beautiful house has been the dramatic backdrop for photo shoots and film productions. No wi-fi or television here. You'll swear you've stepped back in time. The only problem? You won't want to return to the twenty-first century. Featured in Tatler's 2009 Travel Guide as one of the best hotels in the world. |
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Hotel Bourg Tibourg 19 rue du Bourg-Tibourg, 75004 Paris, France Tel: 33 1 42 78 47 39
30 rooms. In the heart of the very desirable Marais district, and just down the street from Mariage Freres, the tea room with a cult following. Each bedroom is a fantasy of Oriental/Arabic ornamentation. The rooms are small, but cozy enough just for two. (Which is the point, isn't it?)
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Hotel de Crillon 10 place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France Tel: 33 (0) 1 44 71 15 00
163 rooms. A prestigious hotel located in the center of the city built by Louis XV. This spectacularly beautiful hotel exudes old world style with cultivated refinement. The rooms are tasteful and sophisticated--exactly as you would expect from a hotel of this magnitude. |
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