Cheval Blanc Paris
Set within the iconic La Samaritaine department store along the Seine, this ultra-refined spot is one of the only hotels in Paris to overlook the Seine—and not just any stretch of the river: the historic part, where the water flows gracefully around the islands, past Notre-Dame and the city’s glorious tree-lined quays. If that’s not enough for you, romance oozes inside the hotel’s Dior spa (home to a 30m/98-ft. pool and a hammam) and in the chic rooftop brasserie, which morphs into an all-day cocktail bar with 360-degree skyline views—perfect for a panoramic tête-à-tête. Rooms are an elegant mix of Art Deco and contemporary details, and many offer views over the Seine, the rooftops, and/or monuments like the Pompidou Center, the Eiffel Tower, and Montmartre. It’s a mega-splurge to stay here, but even if you can’t afford a night, stop by for the rooftop or a refined afternoon tea.
Set within the iconic La Samaritaine department store along the Seine, this ultra-refined spot is one of the only hotels in Paris to overlook the Seine—and not just any stretch of the river: the historic part, where the water flows gracefully around the islands, past Notre-Dame and the city’s glorious tree-lined quays. If that’s not enough for you, romance oozes inside the hotel’s Dior spa (home to a 30m/98-ft. pool and a hammam) and in the chic rooftop brasserie, which morphs into an all-day cocktail bar with 360-degree skyline views—perfect for a panoramic tête-à-tête. Rooms are an elegant mix of Art Deco and contemporary details, and many offer views over the Seine, the rooftops, and/or monuments like the Pompidou Center, the Eiffel Tower, and Montmartre. It’s a mega-splurge to stay here, but even if you can’t afford a night, stop by for the rooftop or a refined afternoon tea.
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