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Hotel de Crillon
10, place de la Concorde
75008 Paris
France
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Description
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A legendary Palace situated on the most beautiful square in the
world, Place de la Concorde, only a few steps from the Champs-Elysées,
major museums, the Opera and the famous shopping street Faubourg
St-Honore. This masterpiece of 18th-century architecture has always
provided its guests with the highest level of personalized service.
Its elegantly restored rooms, its luxurious suites, including the
renowned "Leonard Bernstein" and Presidential apartments
overlooking Paris, successfully combine the elegance of authentic
tradition and efficiency of today's business needs.
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History
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In 1775, the city of Paris granted number 10, Place Louis XV (to
be renamed Place de la Concorde in 1792) to the architectect Louis
François Trouard, who decided to build on the site with the
advice of the Duke d'Aumont, a patron of the arts.
Thanks to his refined taste, the hotel became a display of delicate
sculpture and extraordinary covered wood panels, the superb ceiling
of the Salon des Aigles being the centerpiece.
The mansion was acquired in 1788 by the Count of Crillon, François-Félix-Dorothee
Berton des Balbes and his spouse, Marie-Charlotte de Corbon. Descendent
of the "brave Crillon", comrade-in-arms of King Henry
IV, and himself a brilliant soldier, he thus acquired the building
and bestowed upon it his name. Seized during the "Revolution",
the palace was returned to its legitimate owners - the Crillon family
- who kept it until 1907.
In 1907, the Société des Grands Magasins et des Hôtels
du Louvre took possession of the Crillon Mansion as well as the
two buildings adjacent to it on Rue Boissy-d'Anglas, in order to
create Paris's architect Destailleurs to undertake the transformation
of the structures with a view toward this intended purpose, all
the while maintaining the landmark's richness of decoration inherited
from its previous owners.
Destailleurs acquitted himself admirably in this delicate mission,
giving the new hotel a level of comfort and luxury deserving of
its worldwide reputation. Construction work was completed at the
beginning of 1909.
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Recreation
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Health and Fitness at the Hotel de Crillon combines the high performance
of the most up-to-date equipment with elegant surroundings, offering
guests the ultimate in fitness and relaxation.
Situated on the 6th floor of the hotel, with exquisite and wood
fittings, the fitness Centre is reserved exclusively for the use
of guests staying at the Hotel de Crillon.
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Guest Rooms
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The 105 rooms and 52 suites, 5 of which have a view overlooking
the Place de la Concorde have all been refurbished by Sonia Rykiel
in Louis XV style.
They all feature soundproofing and air conditioning together with
many other modern features such as individual mini bar, safety boxes,
video on demand, telephones with two lines, computer jacks and voice
mail and marble bathrooms.
All suites are equipped with inn room fax.
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Gastronomy
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The "Salon de thé", the Winter Garden is the ideal
place to sip a cool glass of champagne at the time of the aperitif
Under Parisian skies, the patio is the ideal place to enjoy a calm
lunch in open air surroundings.
Be tempted by a glass of champagne or a cocktail, while enjoying
the warmth of Paris in the summer.
Situated in the most beautiful area of Paris, the restaurant "Les
Ambassadeurs" enjoys a superb view of the "Place de la
Concorde". This restaurant, with it's 7 different colours of
marble, is the symbol of comfort and luxury . Lit by the radiance
of Baccarat crystal, the scene is one of sober elegance.
"Les Ambassadeurs" has an extremely extensive wine list,
with over 60,000 bottles in cellar.
The restaurant "l'Obélisque", with its elegant
Venitian panelling and decorated by Sonia Rykiel, offers a menu
of classical style with seasonal changes and a taste for regional
cooking.
Designed by the famous sculptor César and decorated by Sonia
Rykiel, the "Bar du Crillon" is the perfect place for
your business lunch or an aperitif with friends in a relaxed surrounding.
At lunch time, you will have the chance to appreciate fine cuisine
with its "assiettes gourmandes", sandwiches and desserts.
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Location
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The Hôtel de Crillon is situated in the epicenter of Paris
"some would say the world" on Place de la Concorde, close
to the American embassy.
It is a block from Rue du FaubourgSt-Honoré, the luxury shopping
area of Hermes, Chanel, and Lacroix. Walk the other way and you will
find yourself on the tree line Avenue of the Champs-Elysées.
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