drinks at Paris Ritz...help!
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drinks at Paris Ritz...help!
WIll be in Paris first week of March and want to take a friend to see the opulence of the Ritz. We are two girls with a tight budget. Just want to stop in for hot chocolate or something light to eat. Please advise on which room, (bar?)what to order so as not to waste time of the staff. Thanks!
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The amount you will end up spending will not make the visit worthwhile, in my opinion. I found the lobby of the Ritz quite underwhelming.
If you're dressed up, they probably won't stop you from popping in. Once you've had your look around, head up the street to Laduree on the Rue Royale. Ask to be seated upstairs and have your hot chocolate there. Better surroundings, less stuffy, and lots cheaper.
If you're dressed up, they probably won't stop you from popping in. Once you've had your look around, head up the street to Laduree on the Rue Royale. Ask to be seated upstairs and have your hot chocolate there. Better surroundings, less stuffy, and lots cheaper.
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Thanks to all..LOL! I agree, maybe I can pull off the slightly bored all black thing(thanks Degas) and take a peek and then head elsewhere ( she also wants to go to the Angelina) Laduree is a good one as well Cimbrone. Merci beaucoup!
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We went for a drink on a Sunday afternoon, and the Hemingway Bar was closed. Tea was, however, being served.
I may not remember correctly, but I think the Hemingway Bar was not the room to the left, but down the hall and to the right. But it could be that I am thinking of some other spiffy place.
The staff was very cordial, and seemed pleased to allow us to look around.
By the way, the ladies' room is lovely.
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I may not remember correctly, but I think the Hemingway Bar was not the room to the left, but down the hall and to the right. But it could be that I am thinking of some other spiffy place.
The staff was very cordial, and seemed pleased to allow us to look around.
By the way, the ladies' room is lovely.
Byrd
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ok, we could feasibly show up for JUST hot chocolate and not be ousted as heathens?? Are any desserts available as well? I know the Hemingway is closed during the day hours. This appears to be more of an afternoon request to me...so as not to interfere with more serious diners in the evening.
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If you go anywhere in the evening you should order a cocktail, or something with a little alcohol in it. A hot chocolate isn't really the thing.
As for a "light bite" expect to part with 100EUR for two.
As for a "light bite" expect to part with 100EUR for two.
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"If you go anywhere in the evening you should order a cocktail, or something with a little alcohol in it. A hot chocolate isn't really the thing.'
M_2, how's the liver transplant working out for you?
M_2, how's the liver transplant working out for you?
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The ritz did not strike me as a dessert and hot drinks type of place. Paris is famous for its tea salons which are made for just that sort of thing. As you know, there's Laduree, Angelina's. There's also A Priori The and others.
I'd say that if you want some place over the top, go to Le Train Bleu in the Gare du Nord and have a drink at the bar there one evening. Or, as someone suggested, the Cafe de la Paix.
The last place I want to drop 50 to 100 euros is the kind of place where, if I don't drop 50 to 100 euros, they act like I have no business being there. Why subject yourself to something like that?
Sometimes the IDEA of something is much better than the reality. There are much more impressive and welcoming places for what you're looking for.
I'd say that if you want some place over the top, go to Le Train Bleu in the Gare du Nord and have a drink at the bar there one evening. Or, as someone suggested, the Cafe de la Paix.
The last place I want to drop 50 to 100 euros is the kind of place where, if I don't drop 50 to 100 euros, they act like I have no business being there. Why subject yourself to something like that?
Sometimes the IDEA of something is much better than the reality. There are much more impressive and welcoming places for what you're looking for.
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I have had afternoon tea at the
Ritz a few times, and I really enjoy it, especially if I am not in a rush.
There are a few options for a set menu for tea, or you can order hot beverages and pastries or snacks a la carte. I've had this in the Bar Vendome. It makes a nice break if you're going to have a late dinner.
There is also a Sunday brunch in the Ritz Salon.
www.ritzparis.com
Ritz a few times, and I really enjoy it, especially if I am not in a rush.
There are a few options for a set menu for tea, or you can order hot beverages and pastries or snacks a la carte. I've had this in the Bar Vendome. It makes a nice break if you're going to have a late dinner.
There is also a Sunday brunch in the Ritz Salon.
www.ritzparis.com