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LE MEURICE PARIS
The City of Light’s original palace hotel, Le Meurice is just as
a llur ing today a s when it first opened in 1835, opposite t he Tui ler ies
Garden. This autumn, 29 newly restored rooms and suites have been
unveiled, with interiors inspired by the beauty of Versailles, all of
which have exceptional panoramic views. Studio Lally & Berger is
responsible for the chic redesign and has created a series of lighter,
brighter spaces decorated with silk, damask and velvet fabrics, and
artwork that celebrates the rich history of Paris. There’s also a
spectacular seventh-floor penthouse, the Belle Etoile Suite, where you
can host up to 10 people for dinner or just relax in the magnificent
bathroom, overlooking the Sacré-Coeur. LUCY HALFHEAD
Le Meurice, from about £815 a room a night (www.dorchestercollection.THE PENINSULA PARIS
It’s no coincidence that so many famous models check into the
Peninsula during Paris fashion week (Kendall Jenner and Bella
Hadid among them), because this landmark hotel is possessed
of an attention to detail that even extends to the integrated
nail dryers in the dressing-rooms (ideal for that
last-minute manicure). From the
splendid white marble lobby to
the panoramic rooftop bar with a view
of the Eiffel Tower, the Peninsula is the
epitome of graceful elegance; yet with
a welcoming atmosphere and
exceptionally comfortable bedrooms
that offer a haven from the freneticism
of the fashion merry-go-round. JP
The Peninsula Par is, from £ 780 a room
a night (www.peninsula.com).
THE NED LONDON
Absent-minded packers are
well catered for at the Ned, an
art deco masterpiece located
in the former Midland Bank
headquarters in the middle
of the City. The hotel’s
‘Forgotten Something?’
room-service menu lists key items, including tights,
earrings and fragrances, that will magically arrive at
your door w it hin minutes. Guests a lso benefit f rom
temporary membership to Ned’s Club, gaining
access to the sleek rooftop pool, a 620-square-metre
gym with complimentary classes and the exclusive
Vault bar, lined with more than 3,000 original
safe-deposit boxes. Among the many dining
options, we love Malibu Kitchen’s healthy Southern
Californian fare, and the Asian eatery Kaia for
flower-adorned poké bowls. LH
The Ned, from £250 a room a night (www.thened.com).