#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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Ritz Paris | renovations in process

click here to see the video

Ritz Paris is one of the iconic hotels of the world, located on the Place Vendôme, just a block from the Tuileries and in the one of the most exclusive shopping areas in the world. It has been closed since last August to undertake a complete and extensive renovation. The linked video shows some of the construction, some of the famous guests who have graced The Ritz with their presence, as well as a wonderful rendition of Puttin' on the Ritz.

One of my favorite luxury hotels in Paris, the Ritz Paris will be a glittering jewel of a hotel, appealing to upscale travelers who prefer traditional luxury accommodations. Always book through your Virtuoso luxury travel consultant to receive the very best values — including complimentary daily breakfast for two, room upgrades, and other valuable amenities at nearly 1,000 five star hotels and resorts around the world.

Ritz Paris (search here on Google)

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Ritz Paris | closing for 2 years of renovations

The City of Paris has [finally] granted its approval, and the Ritz Paris will be closing its doors for two years to undertake needed renovations, scheduled to begin August 1, 2012. The hotel looks forward to welcoming back guests as of Summer, 2014.

The Ritz is a very special hotel set in one corner of the Place Vendome. Centrally located, it's a great location for shopping or walking to the major tourist destinations of Paris. I've stayed twice and enjoyed both visits, but the hotel really needs the refurbishment. According to the hotel's press release,

Rooms, suites, restaurants, bars, the spa and the famous Ritz Escoffier cooking school will all be carefully restored and recreated under the direction of the internationally renowned interior designer Thierry W. Despont. The Hotel's unique and celebrated gardens will also be embellished during the two year closure.

The Ritz remains open to guests until the end of July. Any booking made through your Virtuoso luxury travel consultant provides you with the following complimentary amenities:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  
• Daily American breakfast served at the Espadon restaurant or via room service, for up to two in-room guests
  
• VIP Treatment of mineral water, Ritz Champagne and homemade patisseries in room on arrival
  A 60 EUR Food & Beverage credit per room to be used during stay

Ritz Paris (search here on Google)


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