[paris breakfasts] Why visit Paris 5-star palace hotels?

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I asked my savvy New York friend, Allie if she ever had the nerve to go inside the creme de la creme hotels for a look round?

"All the time. Whenever it rains I stop in and people-watch in the lobby till the rain stops", she responded.

"How brave". Turns out there are many good reasons why you should visit Paris' 5-star 'Palace' designated hotels. The bored lobby-sitter is by 17th century watercolorist, Louis Carrogis Carmontelle.

For the May Palace hotel map I was planning on a border of gold filigree

Like the golden grand staircase you'll see in Hotel Shangri-la, formerly home to Prince Roland Bonaparte.

Instead with Allie's advice I drew lobby armchairs for a border. Lately I'm chair mad...

Le Crillon has finally reopen after a 2-year renovation to being it up to 'palace' high standards. The 1758 exterior at place de Concorde is thrilling.

Bear was pretty thrilled with the interior - Elegant and serene.

Hotel Meurice is more chic perhaps thanks to the eccentric decor of designer Philippe Starck.

For a fabulous splurge have tea at the Meurice's Dali salon. Top pastry chef Cédric Grolet's creations will seriously blow you away.

Flower lovers must make the rounds all of Paris 5-star hotels. Jeff Letham's arrangements at the Four Seasons George V hotel are divine.

An abundance of orchids

Bear enjoyed every luscious moment

Especially gazing into the George V courtyard

Most palace hotels are clustered together in the 8th and 1st arrondissements, so stroll from one to another. Nearby Plaza Athenée, another recent renovation.

Bear would have loved to stroll into Alain Ducasse's dining room there but we were too late. Tant pis

Would you like your portrait in front of Hotel Plaza Athenee? Do let me know s'il vous plait.

Voila! The May palace map is in the poste. A BIG MERCI to LIVING FRANCE for featuring my Paris maps in the June issue!

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Bisous, bisous, Carolg and Bear<🐻

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Posted By Parisbreakfasts to paris breakfasts at 5/16/2018 12:22:00 PM