Running a stellar hotel at France's oldest palace is already a statement, but the super-luxurious Le Meurice offers much more than this introduction card. Under the management of the Brunei-backed Dorchester Collection, the hotel feels like an address suitable for sultans, kings, queens, dignitaries, artists (Salvador Dalí was a regular guest), and A-class celebrities. The palatial interiors were meticulously renovated in 2016 under the attentive eye of Philippe Starck, and they are a feast for the eyes. For instance, the opulent Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse, adorned with high fresco ceilings and decadent chandeliers, will transport patrons to the apogee of the Louis XIV era; the Michelin-starred restaurant was actually inspired by Salon de la Paix at the Château de Versailles. Le Meurice's 7th floor accommodates the hotel's most spectacular quarters, the Belle Etoile Royal Suite. What can one expect from a 620sqm/6,674sqft penthouse with a 300sqm/3,229sqft 360-terrace? Vantage point views that will emulate the feeling of being a modern-era "Sun King," just like Louis XIV." Fortunately for all other guests, this extraordinary suite isn't the only one to display captivating views of the Eiffel Tower. One floor down, the "Executive" rooms, designed by Lally & Berger, offer Eiffel Tower-facing balconies, giving the sense that the iconic structure fluctuates above the expansive gardens. Situated in the epicenter of the 1st arrondissement, across the street from The Tuileries Garden and with easy access to the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, and Rue Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the fabulous location is another reason to choose Le Meurice, among the very best hotels in Paris. Lastly, the legendary Angelina patisserie is adjacent to the hotel, home to some of the finest treats and hot chocolates in the city.
HOTEL VIEW: EIFFEL TOWER, TUILERIES GARDEN, LOUVRE MUSEUM, SACRÉ COEUR