Hotel
Ritz Paris
César Ritz's legendary 1898 hotel on Place Vendôme, with the Ritz Club pool and spa, Bar Vendôme and the École Ritz Escoffier cookery school.
Le Meurice
A Dorchester Collection hotel facing the Tuileries since 1815, home to Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse, Bar 228 and Cédric Grolet's pastry shop.
At a glance
- Type
- Palace hotel
- Area
- Tuileries, Paris, France
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Hotel class
- 5-star
- Official site
- dorchestercollection.com
Good to know
- Michelin-starred restaurant
- Bar 228
- Cédric Grolet pastry shop
- Valmont spa
- Gym
- Pets welcome
Why we recommend it
Le Meurice has welcomed guests since 1815 and has occupied its present building on Rue de Rivoli, facing the Tuileries Garden, since the 1830s. Now part of the Dorchester Collection, it is one of the Paris hotels awarded the Palace distinction, and it is known for its blend of 18th-century style and contemporary design. Salvador Dalí stayed here regularly for many years, and the hotel still plays on that surreal connection in its decor.
The rooms and suites are decorated in a Louis XVI style with modern comforts, and many have views over the Tuileries towards the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or the rooftops of the Right Bank. The top-floor suites have private terraces. The hotel's fine-dining restaurant, Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse, is set in a gilded salon inspired by Versailles. Le Dalí serves more relaxed meals and afternoon tea under a painted ceiling, and Bar 228 has live jazz every night. The pastry chef Cédric Grolet runs a pastry shop at the hotel, famous for his fruit-shaped creations, and queues often form outside on Rue de Castiglione.
The hotel has La Maison Valmont pour Le Meurice, a spa with treatment rooms, and a gym. Pets are welcome: up to two small dogs under 7 kg per room are accepted for a daily fee, although they are not allowed in Bar 228, the Alain Ducasse restaurant or the spa.
Le Meurice suits couples, families who want space and a central location, and travellers who enjoy classic luxury with a lighter touch than some of its rivals. It is priced at the top of the Paris market. Booking directly through the Dorchester Collection website offers the full range of rooms and packages. Non-guests can book the restaurants, the bar and afternoon tea, and the pastry shop sells to passers-by.
The hotel is between Tuileries and Concorde stations on metro line 1, with Concorde also served by lines 8 and 12. The Tuileries Garden is directly opposite, the Louvre and the Musée de l'Orangerie are within a few minutes' walk, and the Place Vendôme and Rue Saint-Honoré are just behind the hotel.
Le Meurice FAQs
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, up to two small dogs under 7 kg per room are accepted for a daily fee, though not in Bar 228, the Alain Ducasse restaurant or the spa.
Is there a spa?
Yes, La Maison Valmont pour Le Meurice, plus a gym.
What are the restaurants?
Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse, Le Dalí and Bar 228, plus Cédric Grolet's pastry shop.
When did Le Meurice open?
The hotel has welcomed guests since 1815.
Does the hotel have views?
Many rooms overlook the Tuileries Garden, with views towards the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower.
Can non-guests visit?
Yes, the restaurants, bar and pastry shop are open to non-residents.
What is the nearest station?
Tuileries or Concorde on metro line 1.