Ritz Paris: Paris' Opulent Treasure
Ritz Paris is more than a hotel — it is a legend. Since opening in 1898, this iconic palace on Place Vend么me has been synonymous with Parisian opulence. From Coco Chanel, who made the Ritz her home for 34 years, to Ernest Hemingway, who famously liberated the hotel's bar in 1944, the Ritz has played host to the world's most glamorous figures. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, the Ritz combines historic grandeur with modern technology, offering guests an experience of timeless elegance. The signature scent of amber, the pink monogrammed towels, and the swan faucets with ruby and sapphire eyes are just a few of the details that make the Ritz unforgettable.
馃弲 Our Inspector's Highlights
Soaring Lobby & Amber Scent
An oversized antique map of Paris and a grandiose floral display by Anne Vitchen greet you — and the calming signature scent of amber fills the air.
Bar Hemingway & Bar Vend么me
World-renowned Bar Hemingway, led by head bartender Sophie Prestail, and the stunning Bar Vend么me with its arching design — two iconic drinking destinations.
Biggest & Best Indoor Pool in Paris
The downstairs indoor pool is among the best — and largest — in Paris, located within the two-story Ritz Club & Spa.
脡cole Ritz Escoffier
A cooking school named for groundbreaking chef Auguste Escoffier (who worked at the Ritz). Teaches French cooking to everyone from children to veteran chefs.
Imperial Suite & Coco Chanel Suite
The Imperial Suite's bedroom is modeled after Marie Antoinette's accommodations at Versailles. Sixteen Prestige suites named for famous guests.
馃泴 Louis XIV Spirit with Modern Technology
Each room has flashes of the Louis XIV spirit from when the hotel first opened, now thrust toward modernity. Sixteen Prestige suites are named after famous guests: Suite Coco Chanel, Suite Maria Callas, Suite F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more. Suite Windsor features floor-to-ceiling windows with central views of Place Vend么me, including the flagship Chanel boutique across the square.
馃憫 The Imperial Suite
The bedroom is modeled after Marie Antoinette's accommodations at Versailles — a royal experience in the heart of Paris.
馃拵 Signature Ritz Details
Bathrooms still feature the signature pink towels, monogrammed with “Ritz Paris,” placed on gold-inlaid heated stands. The swan faucets are adorned in gold leaf, with one sapphire eye and one ruby eye. Electronic access points are hidden behind wooden slats, and the “on/off” button for the television and lights is encased in a single panel with buttons designed to resemble sapphires, rubies, and other jewels.
馃嵔️ Culinary Royalty: Espadon, Bar Vend么me & Salon Proust
- 馃専 Espadon – French gastronomy crafted by chef Eug茅nie B茅ziat in an intimate setting with a lovely summertime terrace.
- 馃 Bar Vend么me – A brasserie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Comfortable-yet-design-forward chairs and a bistro aesthetic from France’s heart.
- 馃嵃 Salon Proust – Named for Marcel Proust, with a painting of the writer as the centerpiece. Redesigned in sultry reds and velvets for afternoon tea by beloved pastry chef Fran莽ois Perret.
- 馃嵏 Bar Hemingway – World-renowned, led by head bartender Sophie Prestail. Renovated to include more artifacts from the writer’s life.
- 馃嵏 Ritz Bar – Another elegant option for libations.
馃拞 Ritz Club & Spa: The Largest Indoor Pool in Paris
The two-story health club, Ritz Club & Spa, enlists a famed design house for its look, feel, and treatment menu. The indoor pool is among the best — and largest — in Paris. The spa offers a full range of treatments in an opulent, serene setting.
馃搷 15 Place Vend么me — The Heart of Parisian Elegance
Located on the world-famous Place Vend么me, the Ritz is surrounded by the most prestigious jewelry houses (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron), the Ministry of Justice, and is steps from the Tuileries Garden, the Louvre, and the Op茅ra Garnier.
馃摓 TEL: +33 1 43 16 30 30
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 45 minutes from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) by car.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why Ritz Paris is the World’s Most Legendary Palace
For over 125 years, the Ritz has been the standard by which all other luxury hotels are measured. Its location on Place Vend么me — the heart of Parisian jewelry and elegance — is unrivaled. The hotel’s guest list reads like a who’s who of the 20th century: Coco Chanel (who lived here for 34 years), Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Marcel Proust, Maria Callas, and countless others. The Ritz is not just a hotel; it is a living museum of Parisian history. The recent four-year renovation preserved every historic detail while adding cutting-edge technology hidden behind jewel-like buttons. The Ritz Club & Spa, with its magnificent pool, and the 脡cole Ritz Escoffier, which continues the legacy of Auguste Escoffier, ensure that the Ritz remains relevant for a new generation. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, the Ritz Paris delivers an experience that is both steeped in history and utterly contemporary — a true treasure of the City of Light.
Whether you’re sipping a cocktail at Bar Hemingway, indulging in afternoon tea at Salon Proust, or simply soaking in the amber-scented lobby, the Ritz offers an unforgettable immersion into the art of French luxury.
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