Overview

Located in the stylish Place Vendôme, this exclusive hotel was built in 1898 by Hardouin-Mansart (who designed the Palace of Versailles), and has always attracted a glittering and glamorous clientele. Coco Chanel, creator of the famous brand, and writer Ernest Hemingway were regular guests; the latter is reputed to have said he hoped heaven would be as good as the Ritz! Its interior is richly decorated throughout with Louis XVI furniture, marble fireplaces and chandeliers.