This is a 5 star deluxe hotel considered as one of the finest Palaces in the world. Small size pets up to 5 kg are welcomed at an extra charge. Amenities are provided for children. Ernest Hemingway once said when I dream of afterlife in heaven, the action always takes place at the Paris Ritz. (0409IU) Location The hotel is located in the heart of the most prestigious area of Paris: the Place Vendome. Nestled in the middle of the most luxurious jewellery and fashion designer boutiques, it is only a few minutes walk from the Opera House, the main department stores, the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries and the Place de la Concorde. Distance 45 kms to the airport (charles de gaulle) 25 kms to the airport (orly) 3 minute walk to the nearest metro station (opera/concorde) 1 km to the nearest station (gare saint-lazare) 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 5 km to the nearest fair site (porte de versailles) Rooms The rooms and the bathrooms are medium to large in size and in excellent condition. Each of them has been decorated in its own style with luxurious furniture and fine fabrics. Hotel clients are provided by the well-known brand La Prairie beauty products. Personal fax on request. Rooms equipped with I Pod Station and Bose System. Restaurant From fine dining and wining in the gourmet restaurant L'Espadon (2 Michelin stars), brunch and afternoon tea in the garden terrace or in the Ritz Bar, sipping cocktails or relaxing in one of the three bars, for private functions in one of the many private salons to a healthier option at the health Club... The hotel offers it all with luxury, discretion, perfection, the motto of the Ritz Hotel. Exterior This is a landmark property, elegant and steeped in history. Lobby The lobby offers elegance and splendour, with high ceilings, huge chandeliers and exceptional antique paintings and furnishings. The Heminton and Ritz bars will be closed from the 22nd April 2012 to allow works to take place Please note the hotel RITZ in Paris have advised they will be closed from the 31st of July 2012 to 2015 for major renovations.