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Revamped Ritz glitz in Paris

After a four-year, multimillion-dollar restoration, the iconic Ritz Paris reopened its doors in June 2016 to showcase a classically elegant yet modernised new look.

While retaining its 18th-century grandeur, the property has updated its infrastructure and technology, as well as introducing a 50:50 room-to-suite ratio. There are 15 new “Prestige Suites”, named for the famed writers, designers and nobility who have all been guests of, or lived at, the property during its significant tenure as Paris’ premier hotel.

 

The Coco Chanel Suite

A chic highlight of the restoration, the 188-square-metre suite is named for the French fashion designer who lived at Ritz Paris for 34 years. Distinctively refined in its design, the suite’s colour palette and furnishings are said to reflect the designer’s love for Asian lacquer, gilded mirrors and the pairing of black with white.

Ritz Paris has also introduced the world’s first and only Chanel spa.

Rates start at €25,000 (about A$36,526), per night.

 Suite Coco Chanel | Vincent Leroux

 

Suite Marcel Proust

The 59-square-metre Marcel Proust suite is an homage to the celebrated author who frequented the hotel and penned his novel, In Search of Lost Time from his hotel bed. With a dark wood colour palette and touches like period furniture, the suite also features a rich library.

Rates start at €3,000 (about A$4,345) per night.

 

Suite Charlie Chaplin

Set within neoclassical décor and with views of Place Vendôme, the Charlie Chaplin Suite measures 72 square metres and features period artwork, Louis XVI-style furniture and personal souvenirs from the French filmmaker who was a regular at the Ritz Paris.

Rates start at €3,800 (about A$5,506) per night.

 

Suite César Ritz

Named for the illustrious hotelier and founder of Ritz Paris, the elegant César Ritz Suite overlooks the Place Vendôme and features 18th-century furnishings in subtle rose and beige tones. The suite measures 126 square metres and is located on the third floor of the hotel.

Room rates start at €4,000 (about A$5,797) per night.

Suite César Ritz | Vincent Leroux

 

Suite Mansart

This 85-square-metre suite sits on the top floor of the hotel and features teal-accented furnishings, classic décor, as well as a private terrace with views over Paris.

Room rates start at €7,000 (about A$10,143) per night.

 

Suite F. Scott Fitzgerald

The lavish F. Scott Fitzgerald Suite features opulent furnishings, travel souvenirs and a library. The famed author was a regular patron of Ritz Paris and the hotel is featured in his novel, Tender is the Night. The suite measures 185 square metres.

Room rates start at €7,000 (about A$10,143) per night.

Suite F. Scott Fitzgerald | Vincent Leroux

Suite Maria Callas

Named for the famed American opera singer, the Maria Callas Suite measure 120 square metres and features classic furnishings in shades of pink.

Room rates start at €7,500 (about A$10,876) per night.

 

Suite Vendôme

The elegant Suite Vendôme is a tribute to the hotel’s address and pays homage to “the Grand Siècle” or what is seen as the age of France’s political and cultural excellence during the 17th century. The 163-square-metre suite has views over the Place Vendôme, period furniture, classic artwork and a sizeable dressing room.

Room rates start at €11,000 (about A$15,951) per night.

 Suite Vendôme | Vincent Leroux

 

Suite Windsor

The sophisticated Windsor Suite is named for the Duke of Windsor, Price Edward, and Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson. The 163-square-metre suite is royally decorated with Louis XVI-style furnishings and is located on the first floor of the hotel.

Room rates start at €12,000 (about A$17,401) per night.

 

Suite Impériale

The 218-square-metre Suite Impériale features a replica of Marie-Antoinette’s bedroom at Versailles, classic artwork, and a stunning bathroom with a pink marble bathtub and signature swan faucets.

Room rates start at €18,000 (about A$26,106) per night.

 ritzparis.com

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