Ritz Paris
When he bought the hôtel particulier de Gramont on Place Vendôme in 1896 to turn it into a luxury hotel, César Ritz thought big. He called on Auguste Escoffier, nicknamed the “king of chefs and chef of kings”. From its opening, marked by a lavish reception on 1 June 1898, the hotel attracted figures from the world of politics and the arts, all wowed by the splendour, service, and modern comforts (lifts, electricity, running water, and telephone in each room). Marcel Proust, Jean Cocteau, Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel (who lived there for thirty-four years) and F. Scott Fitzgerald (who wrote The Diamond as Big as the Ritz) became regulars.
Completely renovated between 2012 and 2016, the establishment now has one hundred and forty-two rooms, including sixteen prestigious suites that contribute to its renown, among them the Coco Chanel Suite and the Chopin Suite.
The Ritz Paris is home to a number of exceptional venues: Espadon, the French restaurant with Mediterranean influences, awarded one Michelin star and led by Chef Eugénie Béziat. An exceptional culinary experience.
The Bar Vendôme, the lively and elegant brasserie of the Ritz Paris, is the perfect place to gather at any time of day over refined cuisine, a glass of champagne, or an indulgent creation.
At Salon Proust, beside the fireplace and large bookcases, guests can enjoy a French-style afternoon tea imagined by Pastry Chef Olivier Lainé.
The legendary Hemingway Bar and the Ritz Bar are favourites among cocktail aficionados.
Not to mention the École Ritz Escoffier, where beginners and enthusiasts can acquaint themselves with French cuisine and pâtisserie.
Finally, the Ritz Club & Spa and its stunning swimming pool make relaxation a true art de vivre.
The Ritz Paris joined the Comité Colbert in 1961.
Its signature
The Ritz Paris, often presented as a legend, pays tribute to illustrious guests who eternally embody the story of this iconic address through its superb prestigious suites: Marcel Proust, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Charlie Chaplin, Maria Callas, and many more.
The address
A unique feature in Paris, the Grand Jardin is an oasis of greenery where time stands still. This French formal garden extending over 1,650 sq. m. is crossed by a central walkway lined with twenty-six curtain-pruned linden trees planted in wooden boxes identical to those in the Orangery of the Palace of Versailles. It provides a fabulous romantic setting landscaped in the purest French tradition, with a fountain, sculpted boxwoods, clusters of white flowers and magnolia trees, plus private alcoves nestled among the hedges.
