Le Meurice

In real estate, it's location, location, location. Le Meurice redefines perfection as location, service, facilities. Everything about Le Meurice sets a standard of excellence. You'd be hard pressed to find a better location in Paris, across from the Tuileries Garden and a stone's throw from the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. The breakfast is magnificent as are the rooms. Not surprisingly, this comes at a price, but as a wise observer once noted, the better wines are often at the bottom of the page!

I just returned from a quick trip to Paris to celebrate my daughter and niece's 16th birthday. The girls agreed the hotel was perfect. The location was ideal, the room was large with a beautifully appointed bathroom but what was exceptional was the service. They made us feel like they truly cared that we had a wonderful time while under their care...and this attitude applied to every single person we met whether it was the Concierge, the reception desk, the housekeeper, etc...It is such a well run hotel. Congratulations to the management and staff. Thank you for a delightful stay.

My wife and I recently returned from visiting the Le Meurice hotel for 4 nights. it's a beautiful hotel that's impressive the minute you step inside. The staff at check in was very welcoming. Our room was ready immediately to which they escorted us. We were celebrating our 10 year anniversary and they made some special considerations to recognize which we very much appreciated. The room was a very nice size and the bathroom was one of the nicest of any hotel we've visited. Location was great, right down the street from the Louvre with all of the benefits of everything surrounding the 1st arrondissement. Easy walk across the bridge to hop on the RER to Versailles. I highly recommend the area although most of the cafes we dined at were a short cab or 20-30 minute walk. The bar is small but stylized well for what the hotel represents, getting a seat can be tricky but worth the effort. Drink menu could probably be shortened to some really great drinks, seemed like they had everything in there. Rooms were kept impeccably clean even though we never saw the cleaning staff so incredibly well organized. Room service in the morning came very quickly and food didn't disappoint. When leaving, the hotel arranged for a car service to airport which was on time and ready to go very early in the morning. Overall, the hotel met a high standard for providing a luxury experience and we enjoyed our stay greatly.

Le Meurice is one of the most famous "old" hotels in Paris (along with such properties as The Ritz, Le Bristol, the Crillion, and some others). The hotel underwent a major renvoation some years back and it's better than ever IMO. Location: Couldn't be better. Facing the Tulieries gardens it offers stunning views to those facing that direction. The metro is just a short walk and the Champs-Élysées is also just a short walk from the hotel. Shopping and restaurants are surrounding the property. Basically, you're in a great spot. Rooms: decorated in the classic French style, the rooms are not huge but decent sized by Paris standards. There are many room categories and I've stayed a number of times with rooms of varying sizes. If the size of the room is a reall issue to you, then please take note of the sizes when booking and/or ask to see different rooms when you arrive (if available). See my photo of the floor plan for our floor. The rooms offer a shower and tub, and in our case, are separated from the main living area by a short hall, which makes it more private, which I appreciate. The hotel, despite its size, it very quiet. I was told the hotel was fully booked, and while we ran into other guests on the elevators, we never had any noise coming from the hallways or adjoining rooms. Service: what you would expect from a 5-star hotel (and certainly at this price point). We arrived. A bellman assisted with baggage and invited into the hotel. At check-in, we were told our room wasn't ready yet (we were early, around 11am). However, she invited us to wait in the lounge area and offered us complimentary champagne. At other times during our stay, the concierge was very helpful arranging restaurant reservations as one of the more trendy locations on short notice. He also offered helpful tips on admission to the Louvre which we wanted to visit again this trip. The doormen were able to arrange taxis for us and also suggested booking one in advance when we told them we'd need to leave during "peak" hours. All in all, service is very attentive but not overbearing. To me, its nearly perfect. If I don't have any problems or feel the need to double check things then I'm happy. Bars/Restauarants: We unfortunately did not have the chance to dine at the main restaurant but did have drinks in the bar several nights. Very dark and romantic, and the staff were very professional. One small detail I appreciated is the quality of the the glassware used. I'm sort of anal on those sorts of things and I was very happy with the heavy lead glass used to serve my whiskey in. Le Meurice is (for the moment), my favorite hotel in Paris. Although, I'm going to the Crillion soon.. On one hand, Paris is one of those cities you want to be out and about and not stuck in your hotel. On the other hand, if you want to experience luxury the French way, Le Meurice is a great option for you.

Where do I begin, to tell the story of how great a hotel can be? Anouck was incredibly patient and helpful with my many questions and requests, and really helped to make our stay in Paris magical! The hotel is in a perfect location in the 1st Arr for walking to almost everywhere - Musee D’Orsay, Louvre, Tuileries garden, the Seine, and fabulous shopping! The hotel is a beautiful palace with beautiful ceilings, and roses everywhere- the lovely smell is a treat to return to each day after exploring! Rooms are lovely with fabulous closets, nice bathrooms, great bath products, and comfy beds! The spa is wonderful and Sunday brunch, Bar 228, and dinner at Le Meurice Alain Ducasse are not to be missed! But the friendly staff are what truly makes this hotel! We loved our 8 days in our Parisian apartment and were so sad to leave! Oh, and the public bathroom actually has heated toilets with automated seat -great attention to details make this Palace spectacular. And with the current stay 4 nights pay for 3, affordable!