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Old Nov 22nd, 2006, 04:33 PM
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paris 5 star

Where is the absolute best place to stay & eat in Paris - money no object???
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Old Nov 22nd, 2006, 04:37 PM
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Obviously, Georges V. Yes?
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Old Nov 22nd, 2006, 07:23 PM
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My understanding is there are no 5 star hotels in Paris. For some I am sure by reputation the George V is the "best." How many have actually stayed there is another thing entirely. I suspect some people who can afford the George V actually prefer the Meurice, the Lancaster, the Crillon, etc. and I suppose they also feel there are good reasons for that.
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Old Nov 22nd, 2006, 07:24 PM
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Forgive my typos in omitting the "s" at the end of George.
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Old Nov 23rd, 2006, 12:17 AM
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The place to stay is The Ritz of course - http://www.ritz.com. In particular the Vendome Suite.
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The highest category in Paris is the 4*L.
As to the absolute best, that's a matter of taste. Are you talking about suites, deluxe rooms, or the cheapest room in a particular 4*L hotel?
For example, if money were no object and I was angling after a deluxe suite, I might go for the Plaza Athenee. Its top suites are mighty...sweet. But their reputation for how they handle non-regular guests staying in their cheapest rooms (cheapest being a relative term, of course) is not warm. In fact, they can be downright frosty to those guests. If I had to pick a "regular" room, then I would probably go for the Georges V.

However, all things said and done, I'm a "big fish in a small pond" type of gal. If room prices were roughly equal, I'd rather have the best room in a 4* hotel than a regular room in a 4*L.
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I abolutely agree with Wordinabag, The Ritz is the place to stay in Paris, just fabulous!

Check out the review I wrote about the Ritz www.epinions.com/content_43644456580.

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Old Nov 23rd, 2006, 03:58 AM
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Hi S,

For the best place to dine in Paris, I suggest Taillevent.

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Hotel Fouquet's Barrière (**** +) opened on November 3.
It's located 32 Boulevard des Capucines, Paris 2
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Old Nov 23rd, 2006, 06:51 AM
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I chimed in for the Hyatt Vendome, I've stayed there 3 times and they catered and pleased us in a big way. I don't know how they did it but they always knew us by our name, I suspect they have a camera at the check in desk for all the shift to know us by name. Get the rooms at the top level with the balcony overlooking Rue de la Paix & Place du Vendome. The hotel has modern elegance rather than the old world ambiance, but the best part is their well trained staff.
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Stayed at the George V this past summer. Really magnificent in every way.

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