Belle Époque reliquary
Marble columns, antique bronze clocks, and discreet service bring the hushed atmosphere of a 19th-century private townhouse to Rue de la Paix.
What it’s good at
Notable
Preserved Second Empire moldings, antique bronze clocks, and marble fireplaces define this 1831 Rue de la Paix townhouse.
Notable
Decades of Anglophile hospitality, anchored by traditional afternoon tea and an unbroken history beside Place Vendôme.
Listed
Duke's Bar features 150-year-old mahogany paneling, green leather banquettes, classic cocktails, and weekend live jazz.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Flanked by prestigious jewelry boutiques along Rue de la Paix, the entrance sits midway between Place Vendôme and Palais Garnier.
The rooms
Pierre-Yves Rochon appointed interiors with marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers, heavy drapes, and antique etchings overlooking quiet courtyards.
Sauna and hammam
A dry cedar sauna and a geometric-tiled hammam provide traditional thermal recovery on the fifth floor.
The gym
Cardio machines and a water rower sit beneath an angled skylight looking over Parisian zinc rooftops.
The spa
Under pitched attic skylights, wicker daybeds sit beside a treatment cabin dedicated to Sothys massage and facial therapies.
Dogs stay too.
Duke's Bar
Beneath a monumental Gothic stone fireplace and grand piano, bartenders pour classic cocktails amidst green velvet armchairs.
At the table
Le Céladon serves bistronomic lunches and gastronomic dinners in a dining room appointed with rich red velvet seating.
How it began
Named in 1831 in honor of the visiting Duke of Westminster, the former private townhouse preserves centuries of Anglo-French hospitality.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.