A breath of fresh air, given the look-alike hotels cropping up everywhere today, Hotel Le Bristol exudes a decidedly individual personality. At the center of the chic Faubourg St. Honore district, this private sanctuary is well situated for shopping and sightseeing. Our large Junior Suite was decorated with striking antiques: the windows overlooked the largest hotel garden in the city. We enjoyed a Champagne lunch in the comfortable bar. followed by a dip in the indoor swimming pool. Fashionistas, take note: Ask about the fashion high teas (couture shows) often hosted by the hotel.

Within walking distance of the Champs Elysées and the Louvre, the impeccable Hôtel Le Bristol occupies one of Paris' most elegant shopping streets, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The hotel features 162 rooms, including 48 suites, each decorated in luxurious chintz fabrics and rare antique furnishings. Completely refurbished, the suites fall into several categories; the luxuriously appointed Presidential Suites on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Floors, the Panoramic Suite on the 8th floor offering spectacular views of Paris, the two-level Penthouse suite, two Terrace Suites with rooftop gardens and a series of Diplomatic suites each with separate entrance doors for privacy.

Offering elegant French cuisine, The Restaurant Le Bristol is the recipient of a two-Michelin star and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Restaurant enjoys two locations depending upon the season; the Restaurant Eté overlooks the hotel's large formal garden and the Restaurant Hiver is situated in the oval shaped, oak-paneled room which served as the former theatre of the residence. Informal lunch, afternoon tea and cocktails are served each day in The Bar.

Rare for Paris, Le Bristol features a vast interior courtyard garden, the largest of its kind. Equally impressive is the hotel's swimming pool located on the sixth floor with stunning city views. Le Bristol guests may also enjoy the contemporary Fitness Center, fully equipped with a range of Lifecycle, Liferower, Lifesport climber machines as well as Fitness equipment and free weights. The Anne Sémonin Beauty Spa provides all types of facial and body treatments using expert methods. The hotel's Business Center is available to guests for various types of business transactions.

Le Bristol offers an air of seclusion in its peaceful garden setting. Ambassadors, chief executives and those who appreciate privacy, simply adore Le Bristol, a place of quiet magic in the City of Lights.

• Number of Rooms: 162
• Children's Programs: Yes
• Private Club/Floor: No

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