So we arrived to Paris! Paris is a kinder, gentler place since our first visit 14 years ago. Of course, we've been there 7 other times in between but in today's Paris, the locals were more patient with my terrible French and even offered to converse in English ... Thank You, Parisians!
We wanted to return and stay in the Left Bank. Great shopping, restaurants, tiny streets to get lost in. We stayed at Hotel Esprit St.-Germain which is a privately owned 22 room hotel in the 6th. Laurence, the owner is so proud of her "baby". What sets the hotel apart is the service and attention to detail. This is both sincere and real. All rooms include complementary wifi and 24/7 access to the bar complete with alcohol, wine and soft drinks. Be prepared, my American followers for smaller than average rooms. They are nicely decorated with comfortable bedding but small by our standards. The location is perfect in my favorite section of the Left Bank. Big kisses to Laurence, Christine and Francious.
Our goals for this visit were to visit family in the north of Paris and to visit Right Bank hotels and get their updates. First, we went to Ecouen which is 45 minutes north of Paris to visit my cousin Michel and his wife, Clemy and see their children and grandchildren. What beautiful wonderful and close knit family. The next generation of my cousins are in good hands! We enjoyed a wonderful family meal then went for a long walk in the forest to visit Chateau Ecouen.
Now for the site tour information... We visited Hotel Le Meurice, Le Bristol Hotel, Hotel Le Sers and the Four Seasons, Georges V. With the exception of Hotel Le Sers, the other 3 hotels were grand and beautiful - newly renovated and updated. Here are my bests:
Best central Right Bank location: Hotel Le Meurice
Best for designer shopping: Le Bristol
Best room for seeing the city of Paris: Hotel Le Meurice
Best floral arrangements in a hotel: George V
Best entry level room: George V
Best personable staff: Le Bristol
Best hip hotel: Hotel Le Sers (Fergie and The Black Eyed Peas stayed there during our visit)
Best hotel for families: Esprit St-Germain and Hotel Le Bristol***
Pricing in Paris is through the roof! If you want to stay on the Right Bank but are concerned about your budget, consider Hotel Le Sers which is just around the corner from George V.
I loved Hotel Le Meurice's location across from the Tuilleries Gardens and near the Louvre. The George V is amazing. It offers service, service and more service. Lovely rooms as well. Yasmine, our sales rep. is the best! Hotel Le Bristol though tugs at me. The hotel is privately owned (which is a plus in the Mari book) and is the sister property to my favorite, Hotel Saint Martin Resort and Spa in the south of France.
Our best meal in Paris was at the Brasserie at Le Bristol. We shared our meal with Caroline our fantastic sales representative as she further explained the hotel and the hotel's philosophy.
Our round trip transportation was through First Limousine. Prompt, English speaking drivers (ask for Pablo) and clean - a perfect way to begin and end your stay in Paris.
***As I mentioned, Paris is pricey. Both Hotel Esprit St-Germain and Hotel Le Bristol offers a discount on the 2nd room for families. Both offer transfers from the airport for stays 3 days and over. Both hotels are Virutoso hotels with value added amenities including breakfasts, upgrades and another amenity worth $85-100. How's that for helping the budget!***
Please let me know if you have any questions. I really enjoyed my 8th visit to Paris and would love to help you plan yours.
Mari
We wanted to return and stay in the Left Bank. Great shopping, restaurants, tiny streets to get lost in. We stayed at Hotel Esprit St.-Germain which is a privately owned 22 room hotel in the 6th. Laurence, the owner is so proud of her "baby". What sets the hotel apart is the service and attention to detail. This is both sincere and real. All rooms include complementary wifi and 24/7 access to the bar complete with alcohol, wine and soft drinks. Be prepared, my American followers for smaller than average rooms. They are nicely decorated with comfortable bedding but small by our standards. The location is perfect in my favorite section of the Left Bank. Big kisses to Laurence, Christine and Francious.
Our goals for this visit were to visit family in the north of Paris and to visit Right Bank hotels and get their updates. First, we went to Ecouen which is 45 minutes north of Paris to visit my cousin Michel and his wife, Clemy and see their children and grandchildren. What beautiful wonderful and close knit family. The next generation of my cousins are in good hands! We enjoyed a wonderful family meal then went for a long walk in the forest to visit Chateau Ecouen.
Now for the site tour information... We visited Hotel Le Meurice, Le Bristol Hotel, Hotel Le Sers and the Four Seasons, Georges V. With the exception of Hotel Le Sers, the other 3 hotels were grand and beautiful - newly renovated and updated. Here are my bests:
Best central Right Bank location: Hotel Le Meurice
Best for designer shopping: Le Bristol
Best room for seeing the city of Paris: Hotel Le Meurice
Best floral arrangements in a hotel: George V
Best entry level room: George V
Best personable staff: Le Bristol
Best hip hotel: Hotel Le Sers (Fergie and The Black Eyed Peas stayed there during our visit)
Best hotel for families: Esprit St-Germain and Hotel Le Bristol***
Pricing in Paris is through the roof! If you want to stay on the Right Bank but are concerned about your budget, consider Hotel Le Sers which is just around the corner from George V.
I loved Hotel Le Meurice's location across from the Tuilleries Gardens and near the Louvre. The George V is amazing. It offers service, service and more service. Lovely rooms as well. Yasmine, our sales rep. is the best! Hotel Le Bristol though tugs at me. The hotel is privately owned (which is a plus in the Mari book) and is the sister property to my favorite, Hotel Saint Martin Resort and Spa in the south of France.
Our best meal in Paris was at the Brasserie at Le Bristol. We shared our meal with Caroline our fantastic sales representative as she further explained the hotel and the hotel's philosophy.
Our round trip transportation was through First Limousine. Prompt, English speaking drivers (ask for Pablo) and clean - a perfect way to begin and end your stay in Paris.
***As I mentioned, Paris is pricey. Both Hotel Esprit St-Germain and Hotel Le Bristol offers a discount on the 2nd room for families. Both offer transfers from the airport for stays 3 days and over. Both hotels are Virutoso hotels with value added amenities including breakfasts, upgrades and another amenity worth $85-100. How's that for helping the budget!***
Please let me know if you have any questions. I really enjoyed my 8th visit to Paris and would love to help you plan yours.
Mari
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