9.02.2015

#VirtuosoWeek top ten | Ritz Paris



This is number nine of my "top ten list" from Virtuoso Week.

Ritz Paris is one of the most fabled hotels in the world, having hosted many, many illustrious guests over the years. It is undergoing the final phases of a complete and much needed renovation. Consisting of four separate buildings joined together, it was often difficult to get around the hotel. I recall once trying to get from my room facing Cambon Street to the Spa — and had to take two separate elevators to complete the journey. The same difficulty used to confront hotel staff delivering room service!

So a completely new Ritz Paris has been built within the traditional exterior that graces the northwest corner of the Place Vendome. But in building something completely new — with new electrical, mechanical, and data systems — the hotel has made every effort to keep things as close as possible to the old hotel that guests love so much. The old furniture has been saved and renovated, and the same traditional Parisian styling will grace your room.

The great news — the best set of Virtuoso amenities I've ever seen. Just by booking through your Virtuoso travel consultant, you will receive:

1. a guaranteed room upgrade at the time of booking
2. roundtrip airport transfers with VIP greeting at the airplane door
3. full daily breakfast for two at Michelin starred L'Espadon
4. complimentary Fiber Optic internet access

In case you didn't know, the VIP meet-and-greet at the airplane door also includes fast tracking you through immigration.

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