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Old Sep 25, 2021, 10:34 pm
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Given that the previous consolidated thread was started in 2008, it is time to start a new thread, beginning with an excellent review by KatW.

The previous thread may be found at https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=14479
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Paris Luxury Hotels (consolidated thread started 9/21)

Old Sep 28, 2021, 11:35 am
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Originally Posted by KatW
Okie dokie
I am very much in agreement on taller chairs though! Comfort even more important than service
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Old Sep 28, 2021, 1:33 pm
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Originally Posted by scented
Le Bristol's style is probably my least favourite of all Parisian Palaces, but I have to say it's very particular and many absolutely love it. It works much better in reality than on pictures, the whole ambiance just doesn't reflect very well on most pictures. It's a nice property. AND they have Leah Marshall, who really really should be GM by now.
Which Palace designated hotels do you prefer?
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Old Sep 28, 2021, 6:04 pm
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Originally Posted by tdiddy23
the pictures to me just looks like there is something missing from the decor to be 'palatial'. Maybe a taller mirror, or more crown molding? Perhaps its because the curtains are drawn, and I appreciate that other hotels often go over the top in this regard but these photos look like someone took a large room and plopped some nice furniture into it, kind of like the lamb chops on the plate. I've never stayed, but was thinking about it for next time after really enjoyed the ambiance and experience at Epicure with that courtyard and the cat, not sure i would now

To each their own, sounds like a nice stay with excellent service which probably trumps all else, glad you enjoyed yourself.
I just reread your post and realized I thought you were kidding by saying “more crown molding” but it seems you were not so that definitively illustrates our differences.
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Old Oct 1, 2021, 9:15 am
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Originally Posted by scented
Le Bristol's style is probably my least favourite of all Parisian Palaces, but I have to say it's very particular and many absolutely love it. It works much better in reality than on pictures, the whole ambiance just doesn't reflect very well on most pictures. It's a nice property. AND they have Leah Marshall, who really really should be GM by now.
I gather that she has never wanted to be a GM - she prefers the hands-on side of Hotel Manager. One of my favourite ever hoteliers, for sure.
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Old Oct 4, 2021, 8:28 pm
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Going to France later this week and will be staying at Cheval Blanc in Paris. Will report back. Their concierge has been very slow though so not exactly a fantastic first impression.
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Old Oct 7, 2021, 12:43 am
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Extravaganza at Le Bristol

Hôtel Le Bristol Paris

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Hôtel Le Bristol Paris

112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, FR

Extravaganza at Le Bristol (10 Photos)

Hôtel Le Bristol Paris

This reviews my fifth stay of four nights at Le Bristol after our week-long canal barge trip in the Loire Valley. It was again perfectin, actually even MORE perfection since we were upgraded to the gargantuan top-floor Paris Suite featuring a view of the Eiffel Tower. Just wowed me over the moon! Again the kindness of everyone we interacted with was notable and so welcome.

Check In

Super fast and super courteous. We were escorted to the suite in no time, and our luggage already had been delivered. No idea how they do this.

Room

As usual, there was a welcome bottle of Le Bristol's own champage, a macaron tower, box of chclates, enormous fruit bowl, and welcome notes from management and my super travel guru.

I think I read somewhere that this suite comprised 2100 sq. ft. Which would make it 400 square feet larger than our house (back when we had a house).

Double sink in master bath (of course), modest-sizerain shower, huge tub with Hermes toiletries (which I forgot to bring home!) toilet/bidet closet, view, rattan chair, heated towel rack, linen and cotton terry towels and marble, lots and lots of marble. AND a marble steam room.

A half bathroom. Small but entirely furnished kitchen including a wine fridge/closet thingie. So many large closets things got lost. The dressing room had a view over the Paris rooftops. 

Large sitting room with two couches, two armchairs,coffee table, two credenzas, chandelier, desk, and chair. Dining room seating six, chandelier, and more credenzas. AND A VIEW OF THE EIFFEL TOWER!

The bedroom was enormous, surprize. King bed, roll away, couch, easy chairs, two antique lady-prettify things (there's a name, I know), chandelier. It even had its own sweet foyer.

I realize I'm sounding like a naif but it was just so gloriously wonderful and comfortable.

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Service

Kindly, competent, generous and never flumoxed. I have the feeling if I asked for a French water dog, they'd have delivered one on a gigantic silver tray.

Dining

We dined twice at 114 Foubourg, their one-star Michelin restaurant. The three-star Epicure still was closed. Difficult to imagine meals that could surpass ours but maybe possible.

Location

Just around the corner from the French presidential palace so ... excellent security. In the 8th arr.

Extravaganza at Le Bristol

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Old Oct 7, 2021, 6:42 am
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Glad you enjoyed your stay.While I don't doubt the service is great for my taste the design especially of this suite is wired. I don't think it fits well for s luxury hotel, looks so diced and restless.
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The floral arrangement is exquisite. You've written about other hotels where you arranged for flowers in advance. Was the same true here?
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Old Oct 7, 2021, 7:46 am
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There's just something about the dining table + chairs that I don't like.
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Old Oct 7, 2021, 12:19 pm
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Originally Posted by Aventine
There's just something about the dining table + chairs that I don't like.
I think that table needs two more chairs which were positioned instead against a wall.
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Old Oct 7, 2021, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
The floral arrangement is exquisite. You've written about other hotels where you arranged for flowers in advance. Was the same true here?
At Le Bristol the flowers (in every room) are an integral element furnished by the hotel. There were five bouquets in the Paris suite.
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Old Oct 9, 2021, 1:36 pm
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There is another recent closed thread on Paris here:

Luxury Hotel in Paris, with an elegant feel?

Readers may want to check it out as well for, among other things, photos of the Lutetia Paris.

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Old Oct 13, 2021, 11:33 pm
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I am finding it difficult to choose between the legendary and perhaps the most loved hotel on the forum George V and the most awaited opening in recent times Cheval Blanc for a first trip to Paris. I should add that we will be traveling with a 1-year old.
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Old Oct 14, 2021, 2:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Aventine
There's just something about the dining table + chairs that I don't like.
Never stayed, but this is a photo of the suite from the Bristol website that might be more complimentary:

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Old Oct 14, 2021, 2:46 pm
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Never stayed, but this is a photo of the suite from the Bristol website that might be more complimentary:

That is the Prestige Elysee suite as cited above. We were two nights in it. Just lovely, chic and spacious.
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