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The Ritz is without a doubt the most famous Palace in the world. Since its creation in the heart of the most elegant quarter of Paris, in the renown Place Vendôme, its 4 golden letters have become legendary, evoking notions of refinement, the height of luxury, and unequalled romance. César Ritz, the founder, imagined "the ideal residence who could offer all the refinements that a prince would wish for in his own personal residence", and so the Ritz became much more than a simple hotel, but a vast and comfortable private residence that has always welcomed important figures in finance, music, and film to its 159 rooms, 6 of which are prestigious suites and 56 of which are sumptuous apartments decorated and equipped with all that modern comfort has to offer.
Every floor of this mythical palace is decorated in a different style, inspired by Versailles and Fontainebleau, and its decorations are so renown across the world that its given birth do the "Ritz Style". Louis XIV, Régence, Louis XV, Louis XVI furnishings, traditional tapestries, etc.., silverware designed by Christofle, Baccarat crystals, etc. All excellence of the exceptional skills of craftsmen who contribute to French luxury reunite at the Ritz.
Here, the grand tradition of refinement and services is the masterpiece of men and women for whom excellence is an exercise for every moment. Therefore, it's possible to order room service no matter what time of the day or night it is, and you'll get a meal identical to one a client could enjoy at a gourmet restaurant such as l'Espadon with 2 Michelin stars.
The Ritz, also stands for a tradition of gourmet food that has never failed its reputation of excellence. Its restaurant attracts gourmet food lovers as well as businessmen who often patronize l'Espadon restaurant with its prestigious decor prized with 2 Michelin stars as well as the Bar Vendôme with a relaxed atmosphere, which has become the favorite place for Parisians.
They gather there for a light lunch or cocktails in the evening, as they make themselves comfortable in the leather lounge chairs at the Hemingway Bar and sip an original cocktail concocted by Colin Fields, elected the best bartender in the world in 2001, who gives Hemingway Bar its reputation today. Why not try the "Ritz Cider", the perfect balance of apple juice and champagne, or a more recent creation that's already become a legend, the Cognac aux truffes.
Then, from 7 in the morning, you can take a delightful dip in the exceptional swimming pool at the Ritz before savoring your breakfast in the reserved dining area above the pool. If you are interested in staying in shape during your stay, a state of the art recreational center comprised of several sports rooms totaling 1700m² offers electronic workout equipment topped off with flat screen TVs providing you about 40 channels to enjoy.
The Ritz is simply one of the most brilliant symbols of the French Art of Living open to everyone who has taste.
