Vive la Ritz! The iconic Ritz Paris has undergone a sensitive and carefully executed renovation that has drawn attention across the hotel industry, with its major re-opening taking place in January 2016. The property’s 71 rooms and 71 suites have been refreshed in soft pastel tones and furnished with original artworks, blending 18th‑century elegance with modern comforts. Guests will find polished woodwork, fine silks and private terraces that overlook the hotel’s beautifully kept French gardens. The legendary Ritz Club has been enhanced with a state‑of‑the‑art fitness center, a Turkish bath, a sauna and the Art of Chanel wellness center.
Prestige suites honor former residents and frequent guests such as Marcel Proust, Frédéric Chopin, Coco Chanel and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and many of those suites display restored period furnishings associated with their namesakes. Afternoon tea is served in Salon Proust, a refined space that evokes the literary and social scene Proust so vividly described. At Bar Hemingway, master barman Colin Peter Field crafts bespoke cocktails in an intimate atmosphere, while Executive Chef Nicolas Sale—an acclaimed chef with multiple stars—creates haute cuisine in the dining room beneath glittering chandeliers. For guests who want a hands‑on culinary experience, the École Ritz Escoffier offers professional‑level instruction in French cuisine and pastry.
The renovation carefully balances historical preservation with contemporary service and technology, ensuring that the hotel’s storied character remains intact while meeting the expectations of today’s travelers. From heritage suites to modern wellness facilities and culinary education, the Ritz Paris continues to represent the highest standards of Parisian hospitality.