Ritz Paris — Attraction in Paris

The hotel’s location couldn’t be more perfect — right in the heart of Paris, surrounded by everything that makes the city so special. The property itself is absolutely stunning and has that unmistakable wow effect from the moment you arrive. We loved the balance between its rich historical charm and the way everything is so impeccably maintained — every detail feels cared for, everything is spotless, and it’s clear the team takes great pride in the upkeep.||Our room was beautiful, elegant, and full of character, yet with all the comfort and modern touches you would expect from a top luxury hotel. Breakfast was another highlight — not only was it served in a gorgeous setting, but the service was also outstanding, warm, and attentive.||We also had the chance to visit the legendary Hemingway Bar, which truly lives up to its reputation with its intimate, classic Parisian atmosphere. Overall, the Ritz Paris fully deserves its iconic status for timeless elegance and exceptional service.||My arrival experience was, unfortunately, disappointing — especially considering that the Ritz Paris is listed among The Leading Hotels of the World, and my reservation was made directly through that program. I am an Aurelian Member, which represents the top 1% of High Return Guests within the LHW loyalty program — the highest tier offering benefits such as a guaranteed 4 p.m. late check-out and upgrades to higher room categories.||At check-in, however, there was no acknowledgment of my membership or any recognition that the booking was made through LHW. Neither the front desk team nor the room setup reflected this in any way — there was no mention of the program, no welcome letter, nothing indicating that the hotel values its partnership with LHW.||When I politely asked about the guaranteed late check-out benefit, the lady at the front desk responded in a rather dismissive tone, saying that the hotel doesn’t guarantee late check-outs for American Express bookings. I explained that my reservation had nothing to do with American Express and showed a screenshot of my confirmed LHW booking, where the 4 p.m. late check-out is explicitly guaranteed. Her attitude became noticeably defensive, and instead of acknowledging the misunderstanding, she insisted that any late check-out would be granted only as a courtesy of the hotel — and added that, “for the future,” the property does not guarantee such benefits for any programs, including American Express.||Moreover, no room upgrade was offered or even mentioned. Normally, when an upgrade cannot be extended, a professional front desk agent would at least acknowledge the benefit and politely explain that, regrettably, the hotel is fully occupied at the moment. In this case, the lady at the front desk neither mentioned nor addressed it at all, which again reflected a lack of awareness of the program’s standards.||She also told me that she would call as soon as the room was ready, but no one reached out afterward. We were already seated in the bar, and closer to 4 p.m. one of the bar staff kindly offered to check whether our room was ready. Shortly after that, a different gentleman from the front desk came to meet us personally — he was extremely polite, pleasant, and took the time to tell us more about the hotel.||From that moment on, every interaction with the front desk and the concierge team was excellent — warm, professional, and truly reflective of the Ritz Paris standards. My comments therefore refer only to the lady who handled the initial check-in, and not to the rest of the team, who were outstanding in every respect.||Overall, this left an impression that the front office team could benefit from more consistent training regarding the LHW program and its benefits — particularly to ensure a smoother and more gracious first impression for arriving guests.||Another situation occurred upon arrival, involving a man working in the lobby area — possibly a security guard or bellman — whose behavior on two separate occasions was quite unusual and uncomfortable.||Right after check-in, while waiting for my room to be ready, I went to use the restroom inside the hotel. As I was walking through the lobby, this man suddenly stopped me and asked where I was going. When I replied that I was heading to the restroom, he told me that I was not allowed to “walk around the hotel.” I explained that my room was not yet ready and that I was simply waiting in the meantime, but he continued questioning me in a rather unpleasant tone, asking where my luggage was and implying that if I were a real guest, I would have left it with the staff. The exchange felt unnecessary and awkward, and because his English was limited, the conversation became even more uncomfortable. I found myself having to justify why I was there — even though I had already checked in and was waiting for my room to become available.||About an hour later, when my friend arrived, the same man behaved similarly toward him. My friend had just entered the hotel and recorded a short ten-second video on his phone of the lobby’s beautiful interior — without filming any people. The same man quickly approached him and, in a rather sharp tone, said that filming was strictly forbidden.||This was especially confusing because, while I was waiting earlier, I saw many other guests freely taking photos and videos of the lobby area — some of which might have even included me. There seemed to be no consistent enforcement or communication of any such rule. If filming in the lobby is indeed prohibited, it would be fair for the hotel to clearly inform all guests upon arrival, rather than applying this policy selectively.||Overall, these two encounters with the man in the lobby created a very uncomfortable atmosphere and unfortunately spoiled the first impression of the hotel — both for me and for my friend, at completely different times. It was surprising and disappointing to see how the attitude of just one staff member could negatively affect the perception of an otherwise exceptional property like the Ritz Paris.||At the same time, I would like to emphasize that the rest of the team performed excellently throughout our stay. In particular, Moussa, who assisted us with our luggage upon departure, was extremely polite, attentive, and genuinely kind — his attitude toward guests was the complete opposite, and he truly represented the gracious and welcoming spirit expected from a hotel of this level.||I would like to emphasize that this review is not written as a complaint, but rather as constructive feedback. The Ritz Paris is an outstanding hotel that I would confidently recommend to other guests.||My intention is simply to draw attention to these few moments involving two specific employees, as such small interactions can have a significant impact on the overall impression of the stay. I trust that the hotel’s management and training team will take this feedback in the right spirit — as an opportunity to ensure that every guest’s experience consistently reflects the world-class standards for which the Ritz Paris is so...

SEVEN STARS We are Blessed to stay at the finest Hotels in the World but none compare to the Ritz!!!! My wife had tears in her eyes as we checked out and said Goodbye to their Staff which we regard as family...The Love and Respect they showed us was incredible! From the GM and front desk staff, the concierge group to the doormen and bellman, the restaurant staff to housekeeping and we were warmly greeted by Security and staff at every turn...a warm smile and a (by name)Hello! We feel safe by the Ritz’s incredible security team and that’s important to us, we feel spoiled by their loving, caring staff and that’s unique to the Ritz and her GM. When we checked out to meet friends at another hotel...a doorman insisted on walking us and our luggage 2 blocks to another hotel, we were stunned as he insisted with a warm smile! The Bentley house car and amazing driver treated us like Royalty...They constantly exceed your expectations and pay attention to every detail!! We LOVE these sweet, lovely, caring people and miss them! ❤️ THE RITZ AND PARIS ARE THE CENTER OF THE WORLD FOR FASHION FOOD, ART, ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, LUXURY AND LOVE!!! THE RITZ IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HOTEL IN THE WORLD ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SQUARE IN THE WORLD (PLACE VENDOME) IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FRENCH CITY IN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY!!! The Ritz has a storied history, it reads like an exciting Novel with opulence, luxury, glamour, intrigue, politics, love affairs, magical stories, famous guests and residents, Elite and Powerful patrons!!! That’s why COCO lived there for decades (Her Apt. and namesake Chanel Boutique was and is steps away from the Ritz but she knew LUXURIOUS SPLENDOR when she saw it so she moved into the RITZ), England’s King George VIII moved in after his abdication (1936) because he chose LOVE for an American Socialite (twice divorced-disliked by British Royalty) over POWER...ROYALS FELT THE RITZ WAS FIT FOR ROYALTY...THEIR PALACE AWAY FROM HOME ❤️ (THE WINDSOR SUITE NAMED FOR HIM), renowned French Chef AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER opened the property with FAMOUS RENOWNED GENIUS AND INNOVATIVE HOTELIER CESAR RITZ in 1898...he developed the first Hotels in the World with in-room phones, electricity, bathrooms and other luxury FIRSTS!!!! The Worlds Wealthiest and Most Famous Flocked to the RITZ, the Grandest Hotel in the World! Nothing says LOVE like taking your lover, family and friends to the RITZ. Why is everything BETTER at THE RITZ? Because it’s French of course )). Because it was the First Luxury and Finest Luxury Hotel in the World from its openng til today (120 years)! They invented the Glamorous, Posh, Opulent, Decadent, sophisticated, Elegant, Refined, 5 Star Experience and keep raising the bar of EXCELLENCE! The Most Luxurious Hotel in the World! It's Art of the finest Qualiy, a Masterpiece! Iconic Hotel in Paris, quintessential French, at the top of Hotels in the World for me!!!The most ICONIC HOTEL in the WORLD! The renovation was exquisite, the GM...Christian Boyens is the BEST IN THE BUSINESS...he brings in a Sophisticated Elegance, Class, Charisma, Style, Suave, Energetic, Youthful Joie De Vivre...that breathes life into this precious historic monument of luxury, Grandeur and history!! He actually walks the property all day making sure each guest is made to feel welcomed, respected and like family!!! I’m sure Cesar Ritz is smiling down from heaven knowing Christian Boyens is running this Masterpiece like a WorldClass Symphony. Mr Boyens is loved and respected by his staff because of his management style, his genuine caring and generous soul towards each member... they are FAMILY TO HIM!!!! BRAVO!!! Ps. For exceptional 5 STAR service, ask for Betty or Francois, they gave us an amazing VIP tour, that took us back to Iconic residents Coco Chanel, Hemingway and F Scott Fitzgerald!!! Their Bartender Colin has won Bartender of the World for his specialty drinks and inviting personality!!! Fast forward to technological advanced luxury rooms and suites that retain the nostalgia that...

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The Ritz Paris is a hotel in central Paris, in the 1st arrondissement. It overlooks the octagonal border of the Place Vendôme at number 15. The hotel is ranked among the most luxurious hotels in the world and is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World". The Ritz Paris reopened on 6 June 2016 after a major four-year, multimillion-euro renovation.

The hotel, which today has 159 rooms and suites ranging from USD $1,150 to USD $20,000 per night, was founded in 1898 by the Swiss hotelier, César Ritz, in collaboration with the French chef Auguste Escoffier. The new hotel was constructed behind the façade of an 18th-century town house, overlooking one of Paris's central squares. It was among the first hotels in Europe to provide a bathroom en suite, a telephone and electricity for each room. It quickly established a reputation for luxury, with clients including royalty, politicians, writers, film stars and singers. Several of its suites are named in honour of famous guests of the hotel, including Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway. One of the bars of the hotel, Bar Hemingway, is devoted to Hemingway. L'Espadon is a world-renowned restaurant, attracting aspiring chefs from all over the world who come to learn at the adjacent Ritz-Escoffier School. The grandest suite of the hotel, called the Suite Impériale, has been listed by the French government as a national monument in its own right.

During the Second World War, the hotel was taken over by the occupying Germans as the local headquarters of the Luftwaffe. After the death in 1976 of Ritz's son, Charles, the last members of the Ritz family to own the hotel sold it to the Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed in 1979. On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales dined in the hotel's Imperial Suite, shortly before her death in a fatal car crash.

The hotel has been entirely renovated in order to help it attain the 'Palace' distinction, which is a title bestowed by the French ministry of economy, industry and employment.[1] It was closed from 1 August 2012 and reopened in June 2016.[2] Because of its status as a symbol of high society and luxury, the hotel has featured in many notable works of fiction including novels (F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender Is The Night and Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises), a play (Noël Coward's play Semi-Monde), and films (Billy Wilder's 1957 comedy Love in the Afternoon and William Wyler's 1966 comedy How to...