The most well-mannered of the Paris grand hotels is the Bristol, named after an English lord and a bishop. It is also by far the most reserved. Rather appropriately, it's where Newland Archer stays in that final, heartbreaking scene in Wharton's Age of Innocence, when he goes to see Madame Olenska and, at the last minute, holds back. There is something about the Bristol that inspires romance and restraint.
Like a frosted cake, the Bristol is creamy Art Deco on the outside, and decadent 18th century within. Go in spring, when the window boxes of geraniums are in bloom and the large garden is redolent with the smell of magnolia. The pool is one of the few in Paris, and though small, it is beautiful, enclosed in glass and bathed in Parisian sunlight.
A note: Despite its 18th-century antique furniture, Gobelin tapestries, and artwork that once hung in the Louvre, the Bristol is a hotel that many interior designers say they're dying to make over. The penthouse, which has been played host to everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Prince, is unfortunately yellow. Nonetheless, it's a favorite among style leaders and you won't have a chance of getting a room during fashion week. Maybe it's the silent, inscrutable, staff, who insiders swear give the greatest service in the city. Maybe it's those bathrooms-the largest in Paris-and the Hermes robes. Maybe it's the new chef Eric Frechon. Or maybe it's the in-house Anne Semonin spa-her jet-lag facials have a cult following-and star pedicurist Bastien Gonzales. Perfect for Paris fashion week, when you've been on your feet in New York and Milan for the last month. And if you stay at the Bristol, you can get it done in your room.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 14 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Presidential suite" room sleeps up to 4 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Superior room" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Deluxe room" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Junior Suite" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of €100. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Fenced in pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at €15 per hour. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu. Bathrobe bath amenities cakes soft toy and treasure hunt
Contact & location
112, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris
+33.(0)1.53.43.43.00
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The most well-mannered of the Paris grand hotels is the Bristol, named after an English lord and a bishop. It is also by far the most reserved. Rather appropriately, it's where Newland Archer stays in that final, heartbreaking scene in Wharton's Age of Innocence, when he goes to see Madame Olenska and, at the last minute, holds back. There is something about the Bristol that inspires romance and restraint.
Like a frosted cake, the Bristol is creamy Art Deco on the outside, and decadent 18th century within. Go in spring, when the window boxes of geraniums are in bloom and the large garden is redolent with the smell of magnolia. The pool is one of the few in Paris, and though small, it is beautiful, enclosed in glass and bathed in Parisian sunlight.
A note: Despite its 18th-century antique furniture, Gobelin tapestries, and artwork that once hung in the Louvre, the Bristol is a hotel that many interior designers say they're dying to make over. The penthouse, which has been played host to everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Prince, is unfortunately yellow. Nonetheless, it's a favorite among style leaders and you won't have a chance of getting a room during fashion week. Maybe it's the silent, inscrutable, staff, who insiders swear give the greatest service in the city. Maybe it's those bathrooms-the largest in Paris-and the Hermes robes. Maybe it's the new chef Eric Frechon. Or maybe it's the in-house Anne Semonin spa-her jet-lag facials have a cult following-and star pedicurist Bastien Gonzales. Perfect for Paris fashion week, when you've been on your feet in New York and Milan for the last month. And if you stay at the Bristol, you can get it done in your room.
Travelling with Kids
Guests over the age of 14 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Presidential suite" room sleeps up to 4 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Superior room" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Deluxe room" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Junior Suite" room or larger. Connecting rooms available. Can be confirmed upon reservation.
Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of €100. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.
Fenced in pool available that allows kids. Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at €15 per hour. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs and a kids menu. Room service offers a kids menu. Bathrobe bath amenities cakes soft toy and treasure hunt
Contact & location
112, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris
+33.(0)1.53.43.43.00
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Hotel Le Bristol
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