Elite Traveler Winter 2019

Les Grands Appartements HÔTEL DE CRILLON, A ROSEWOOD HOTEL, PARIS Step back to the 18th century as you enter through the fabulous neoclassical facade of Hôtel de Crillon. After a four-year renovation, the hotel has emerged better than ever, with a new spa with subterranean pool, the charming Winter Garden for tea and cocktails, and a bar with over 100 types of champagne. Les Grands Appartements is the vision of the late Karl Lagerfeld. Unsurprisingly, the attention to detail and quality of the design is superb. He mixed antiques (including chandeliers from his own collection) and historical moldings with custom furniture and ultra-rare design elements, including a special paint technique, marble from a closed quarry in Carrara, Italy, and a stunning carpet that incorporates curved, hammered metal. If you can tear your eyes away from the incredible decor, the views from the suite’s vantage point overlooking the Place de la Concorde are showstopping. From $41,750 per night. Contact Pauline Ehrhart, director of sales and marketing, pauline.ehrhart@rosewoodhotels.com, +33 1 44 71 1573, rosewoodhotels.com

The Penthouse FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GEORGE V, PARIS

Fanciful French dreams come true at every turn at Four Seasons Hotel George V. Classic architecture, intricate moldings and millwork, original artwork, acres of marble and exquisite floral arrangements set the tone here, where service is an art. Paris and fine dining are synonymous, and the hotel takes it to the next level: Le George and L’Orangerie each have one Michelin star, and Le Cinq has three. With picture-perfect views of the Eiffel Tower from your private balcony, you might be hard-pressed to leave the sanctuary of The Penthouse. The one-bedroom suite is beautifully decorated in shades of silver, gold and cream, making a glamorous yet understated statement. The all-marble bathroom is particularly over the top, with an oversized, one-ton marble tub with a chromatherapy system. From $27,300 per night. Contact Gaelle Houdusse, reservations manager, reservation.paris@fourseasons.com, +33 1 4952 7100, fourseasons.com

Suite Impériale

RITZ PARIS For over a century, guests have looked to the Ritz Paris for the last word in fashion, style and service. When the hotel recently underwent a lengthy renovation, the world waited with bated breath to see what would emerge; they were delighted with the results. The Bar Hemingway is intact (and now offering cocktail classes), and the hotel has the world’s only Chanel spa, as well as exquisite rooms and decor. Channel Marie Antoinette in the Suite Impériale: The bedroom is a replica of her private quarters in the palace of Versailles, and there is a very unique bathroom made of wood. The ceilings are nearly 20 ft high, adding to the grandeur of the imperial decor and collection of antiques. From $30,600 per night. Contact Laurent Herschbach, director of operations, reservations@ritzparis.com, +33 1 4316 3030, ritzparis.com