Sep 25, 2021, 10:34 pm
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Paris Luxury Hotels (consolidated thread started 9/21)
Sep 25, 2021, 6:18 pm
Hôtel Le Bristol Paris
112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, FR
Glorious at Le Bristol (11 Photos)
Hôtel Le Bristol Paris
I will post two reviews because we stayed in separate suites before and after a week-long ultra deluxe canal barge "cruise." I traveled with my good buddy Nancy from Brooklyn.
This covers my fourth stay at Le Bristol, 10-12 September 2021
Check In
Smooth and quick. Greeted by name at the curb, ushered to reception, greeted by two managers, escorted to room. The early checkin (1pm) was sincerely appreciated. I was required to show my CDC vax card. No fuss about the lack of a passe sanitare. Voila!
Room
10-12 September -- Prestige Elysee suite
I am a fan of Le Bristol's traditional Parisian decor which is pleasing to my eye and very comfortable. It is not distastefully oppulent yet elegant, chic, and exceptionally comfortable.
The floral coverlets some here bemoaned have been retired in favor of crisp white linens and color cooedinated throw. The Prestige Elysee was an upgrade obtained at booking. It comprised very large living room, huge bedroom, marble 1/2 bath and large marble bathroom. It was furnished with exceptional tub, modest-sized rainfall shower, toilet cubicle with bidet (Yay France), two hand sinks, heated towel racks, a comfortable rattan chair, assorted lovely toiletries, linen hand towels in addition to terry. Orchids in the bathroom.
Living room was comfortable and chic -- two couches four armchairs, desk and chair, sideboard, coffee tables. Four flower bouquets. Lively spacious room with two separate seating areas. Upon arrival there was champagne, chocolates, macarons, huge bowl of fruit, still and sparkling water (replenished daily), hand-written notes from management and Hao, my travel enabler.
Bedroom was enormous and tres comfortable. Included couch and seating area, desk with chair and a make-up console. And, another bouquet of flowers!
An elegant, comfortable suite that was balm to my jet-lagged body and soul.
Dining
Room service was very good for Nancy but my low-no salt diet was difficult.
Location
It's a lovely part of Paris, the 8th arr., around the corner from the presidential palace so very safe with high security. Fairly central for many museums.
Overall
Unable to say how much I love this glorious hotel that is so welcoming of its guests. Our stay was perfection.
Service
Superlative
Sep 26, 2021, 12:39 pm
Top sheet provided upon request and remembered from from first stay to second.
Room service tea and coffee delivered in 15-20 minutes.
Electrician connected the cpap machine to French electricity at floor level, provided adapter.
Greeting by name consistently. And, I fear I have become quite fat-headed by being addressed as Madame Lewark, take note.
Housekeeping was helpful and kindly when I was sidelined by back pain, checked on me. Also, when I showed them my cat photos they were suitably impressed and showed me their chat photos. I love this place!
Upon checking in, staff noticed my difficulty with stairs and contrived a work-around.
PCR express test arranged within an hour; done in our suite, results delivered asap.
Concierge services
Obtained opera tickets for the Palais Garnier production of Iphegenia et Tauride just seven hours ahead of a largely sold out performance, and best seats.
Fixed a reservation I made with a food tour company.
Recommended best Giverny tour operator and arranged tickets.
What’s lost in this list is the ubiquitous kindness and competence of all with whom I interacted.
Last edited by KatW; Sep 26, 2021 at 12:56 pm
Sep 26, 2021, 11:16 pm
Sep 27, 2021, 5:14 am
Sep 28, 2021, 3:17 am
Sep 28, 2021, 6:59 am
No kettle and fixings in the room?
I like the decor. It seems very classic Parisian.
Sep 28, 2021, 9:24 am
Oh, yes, that decor is tres tres Parisian and I love it. Plus none of those too-loww-to-the-floor seats that threaten to dislocate one’s knees upon arising.
Ate twice at 114 Faubourg — splendid and just the right amount of French fussiness. Will cover that in my next review (when I get around to it). Epicure still was closed, as indicated above.
Sep 28, 2021, 10:53 am
To each their own, sounds like a nice stay with excellent service which probably trumps all else, glad you enjoyed yourself.
Sep 28, 2021, 11:12 am
To each their own, sounds like a nice stay with excellent service which probably trumps all else, glad you enjoyed yourself.
Sep 28, 2021, 11:16 am
Sep 28, 2021, 11:27 am
[Also, keep in mind the pronounced amateur nature of the photographer.]