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Belle Etoile Penthouse Suite LEMEURICE

Meaning ‘beautiful star’ in English, the Belle Etoile Penthouse Suite at Le Meurice sparkles with subtle highlights of gold and bronze. Together, the four-bedroom suite and its garden cover an impressive 6,674 sq ft, making it one of the most spacious in the city. Designed as a tribute to Paris and a celebration of modern French craftsmanship, the suite has been luxuriously handcrafted by Parisian master artisans, with oak furnishings by heritage brand Ateliers Perrault and bespoke chandeliers from Maison Lucien Gau, as well as a custom made staircase inspired by the branches of the Tuileries Garden trees that sit below. But it’s the magni fi cent marble bathroom that is the pièce de résistance, with a huge whirlpool tub sitting center stage and surrounded by three windowed walls o ff ering views of Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur. The views continue outside on the terrace, which has a unique 360-degree vista of Paris’s most famous monuments — the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Musée d’Orsay and Ei ff el Tower can all be spotted — as well as a magical sunset view. If you choose to leave your luxurious cocoon, Le Meurice’s daily breakfast is served in a spectacular salon inspired by the Palace of Versailles; it’s also home to the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse. To enjoy it in all its glory, make a reservation for dinner and sample executive chef Amaury Bouhours’ sustainability-focused creative cuisine. There’s also a wonderful spa dedicated to Swiss beauty brand Valmont with its own terrace to prolong the relaxation. From $28,000 per night. Contact Diane d’Andrea, guest experience

supervisor, suites.lmp@dorchestercollection.com, +1 855 900 7009, dorchestercollection.com

Photo Stephan Julliard