Built in 1835, Le Meurice Hotel is a gem in the heart of our favorite city.  It sits a stone’s throw from The Louvre and overlooks the majestic Tuilerie Gardens.  Combining exceptional 18th century opulence with contemporary chic decor by Philippe Starck, the hotel is perfect for those looking for a piece of traditional old-world Paris with a whimsical twist.

I always make sure to stop by at least once every time I’m in Paris…usually for a nightcap  café crème and a strawberry tart.  I settle into a comfy setee and soak in the stunning decor and the beautiful people.

The lobby

The revamped palace hotel is part of the esteemed Dorchester Collection.  The hotel’s General Manager told Philippe Starck to “Enliven the place, turn it into a jewel where everyone loves to stay, eat, drink or go on a gastronomic adventure.”  And that he did.  One step into the ornate lobby is all it takes to realize this hotel is unlike any other, seamlessly blending old and new world glamour.

 Restaurant Le Dali is great for breakfast, an afternoon aperitif or dessert.  The magnificent ceiling mural painted was painted by Ara Starck.  This restaurant is open to the lobby and means good people watching.

Highly-acclaimed multiple Michelin-star chef Alain Ducasse oversees all hotel dining. Restaurant le Meurice, one of the world’s most beautiful dining rooms, offers outstanding French fine-dining overlooking the Tuileries Garden.  Unfortunately, you cannot book the restaurant for private events.

At 1500 square feet, Salon Pompadour is the grandest of Le Meurice’s three event rooms and can accommodate a seated reception for 100 guests. With its own entrance on the Rue du Mont Thabor, Salon Tuileries is warm and inviting and can accommodate 80 seated guests. The most intimate Salon, Jeu de Paume, boasts large windows for natural light.

Salon Pompadour

See a real Le Meurice wedding here.

Picture: An unbeatable location in a historic, opulent French Palace hotel with whimiscal modern touches.  Caters to everyone from Queen Victoria to the current haute in-crowd.

Ideal Time of Year:  Anytime

Ceremony/Reception Space: Both

Cost: Jeu de Paume 950 €, Tuileries 1,300 €, Pompadour 1,600 €

Accommodations: 160 guest rooms, 40 suites. Each of the seven floors has a slightly different style but the overriding theme throughout is very polished, Louis XVI-esque.  Most rooms have views of the Sacre-Coeur or the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre.  Rates starting at 800€ per night.

The Belle Etoile Royal Suite is arguably one of the best suites in all of Paris.  A 360 degree view awaits from the 2,691-sq.-ft. terrace, featuring sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opera and the Grand Palais – all complementary to the 2,960-sq.-ft. of indoor living space.  Guests lucky enough to call this space their home will enjoy private elevator access, a sitting room, dining room, pantry, kitchen, walk-in closet, expansive Italian marble bathroom with whirlpool bath, and spacious bedroom.  And if this isn’t enough space for your guests, they always have the option to add two adjoining rooms for a combined 3,982-sq.-ft. apartment.  Who’s ready to throw a party?

Private terrace from the Belle Etoile Royal Suite – big enough for your own private cocktail party or a small seated dinner…with priceless views.

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