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Saga Le Meurice: Part Three, the art of the stay

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Between the Place de la Concorde and the Musée du Louvre, facing the Jardin des Tuileries, Hôtel Le Meurice offers a place to stay dedicated to refinement, tranquility and beauty. The seventy windows on the façade overlooking the Tuileries are like paintings showing some of the most beautiful views of Paris. Inside, the décor and spirit of the rooms continues the eighteenth-century style of the ground-floor reception and lounges. The splendor of history combines here with the charm of the most eternal Paris.


Eighteenth-century charm and elegance
Most of Le Meurice’s rooms have been recently renovated by Charles Jouffre’s studios, in a highly couture style. The harmony of volumes and lines, the elegance of the furnishings and the delicacy of every detail of the décor all reflect the spirit of the 18th century. But it’s as if Ingres had added a softer touch to give each room an extra note of intimacy and well-being.
Several color harmonies have been applied to wall fabrics, upholstery for armchairs and meridiennes, draperies and bedspreads. The patinas on the furniture, the discreet scroll patterns on the carpets, the Versailles parquet floors, the embroidery on the bedspreads: every element is inspired by the art of doing and living in the 18th century.
In all the bedrooms, friezes, motifs and paintings were created in the traditional manner by journeymen from the prestigious Brussels School of Decorative Painting. The art of beauty is at the heart of the art of living at Le Meurice.
At the same time, the most modern equipment and a few contemporary photographs and objects add a touch of trendy elegance.
The bathrooms are spacious, perfectly equipped and often benefit from natural daylight. All are finished in white or grey marble, sometimes in red and ochre Pyrenean marble as in Versailles, and combine mosaics, chrome, engraved mirrors and, in some cases, a period dressing table. From bath time to bedtime, each room creates a universe of precious, intimate affinities between materials and light, to be discovered throughout your stay.

160 rooms and 40 exceptional suites

Le Meurice offers fifteen different types of rooms and suites to suit all tastes and stays, from business stopovers to family vacations or couples’ getaways. Each floor has its own unique style and spirit.
The Louis XVI decor on the second floor is particularly suited to official suites and apartments, with its Versailles parquet flooring, antique paintings, Polonaise beds and imposing fireplaces. Two presidential suites can form a private suite of around 500m2, comprising two bedrooms, two ceremonial lounges and a more intimate one.
The second and third floors are more dedicated to the business clientele, with vast office spaces and state-of-the-art facilities.
The upper floors offer Parisian charm for longer stays. In rooms and suites overlooking the Jardin des Tuileries, light creeps in and brushes against the design of a frieze or the bronze of a mirror.
Rooms overlooking the inner courtyards, rue de Castiglione and rue du Mont Thabor enjoy a warm, intimate atmosphere, conducive to capturing all the secret charms of Paris.

The Marco Polo Suite

Marco Polo Suite

Created in 2000, the Marco Polo suite is a magnificent invitation to travel, dream and indulge. Located on rue du Mont Thabor, this 70m2 suite is decorated with precious woods and fabrics, and features an open bathroom with marble and boxwood marquetry, and a free-standing bathtub. This suite is particularly appealing to honeymooners and aesthetes who love exceptional settings.

The Belle Etoile suite

Terrasse Belle Etoile suite

This suite is unique in the world. Every stay here is bound to be unforgettable.
The proportions of this suite are extraordinary: 250m2 and 300m2 of terrace offering a 360° view of Paris. In the bathroom, an ogive window allows you to contemplate the scrolls of the Sacré Coeur while taking your bath. At night, the lights of the city merge with the twinkling of the stars. When the full moon rises over the Louvre, the spectacle and emotion are at their height. The Belle Etoile suite is an exceptional place to welcome stars and prestigious guests for an unforgettable dream.

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