France Spring 2014 No.6

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© Hôtel de Vendôme
cious square, the famous bronze column and the street view
of the Rue Saint-Honoré. Unlike other five star hotels, which
strive to achieve magnificent and exaggerated effects with a lot
of space, Hôtel de Vendôme has kept its ancient charms and
tastes by preserving the building’s centenary structure. Its yellowish
tone, traditional-style elevators and gentle background
music have created a deep sense of warmth coupled with the
unique European aristocratic elegance, which can fulfill the
stressed modern people’s dreams of an ancient Paris.
In the hotel, there are no suites or rooms that share the same
decorations. On the contrary, each has its own unique decor
and colors, which convey a sense of warmth and sophisticated
elegance. Each comfortable and gorgeously-decorated space
is filled with original antique furniture crafted by the best of
French artisans. This allows the guests to stay in a home away
from home and experience a modern French-style aristocratic
life, while enjoying privileges of top-of-the-line services.
One spot that should not be overlooked is the hotel’s restaurant,
which is designed by the famed Italian architect Michele
Bönan, presenting the modern, classical and elegant style of
Dior: black-and-white hounds’ tooth chairs and purple velvet
sofas, with some tables and chairs being partially separated
carefully by low walls and potted plants to protect the diners’
privacy; the pale gray walls are covered by multi-lined boards,
reflecting the most classical Paris. The purposely preserved
ancient French-style thick walls successfully block out the
city’s hustle and bustle.
Situated in the bustling city, this quiet and comfortable space
is known to be one of the most private places in Paris. That
is the reason for the hotel to attract upper-class Parisian ladies
and low-key affluent businesspeople to gather here from
time to time. The executives of the large corporations also often
hold business meetings here. The restaurant manager is a
warm-hearted and considerate lady. Sometimes she will carry
out conversations with the hotel guests about the hotel’s history
and the ups and downs of Paris. Polite waiters always turn
up at the right moment to serve guests with drinks, and then
withdraw in a gentlemanly manner. They then would stand
away from their guests’ dinner tables at a distance, quietly
waiting for further instructions and occasionally whispering
a little among themselves.
If one is not keen on having a hurried tour on the busy
streets of Paris, then this classy and distinctive hotel is the best
place to experience the gentleness, elegance and tranquility of
Paris. One can quietly watch the world going by and turn these
beautiful scenes into their sweet memories.
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