On a quiet side street near tony Avenue Montaigne, this discreet hotel walks softly but wields huge snob appeal (the same family that opened it once owned the Tour d'Argent and the George V). All guest rooms and suites have carefully chosen antiques, embroidered silks and brocades, and richly patterned Pierre Frey wall fabrics; bathrooms are done in Italian marble, with Hermès toiletries. Top-floor suites have balcony views of the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Opéra Garnier, and Madeleine. The elegant wood-paneled Boiseries Lounge leads to the tiny English Bar and a dining room that serves traditional French cuisine. Pros: on a quiet street; authentic old Parisian feel; personalized service. Cons: old-fashioned decor can feel outdated; no fitness facilities.
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