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Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris
Cheval Blanc Paris

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Cheval Blanc Paris

Paris

Total luxury on the banks of the Seine

An overview: From its home in the landmark La Samaritaine building alongside the city's famed Pont Neuf, Cheval Blanc – the first urban Maison from luxury group LVMH Hospitality – boasts colourful interiors by Peter Marino, a Dior Spa, the world-renowned Plénitude restaurant by chef Arnaud Donckele and the longest indoor swimming pool in Paris.

Artistic interiors: For his first hotel project, US architect Peter Marino has embellished the building's Art Deco heritage with a bold, contemporary spirit. The guestrooms are peaceful havens featuring understated creamy gold tones and rich textures. In contrast, the public spaces are a riot of bold, uplifting colours layered with impressive artwork, including Vik Muniz's nearly four-metres-high photographic interpretation of the Eiffel Tower, which takes centre stage in the lobby.

Inside the rooms: While almost all the 72 light-filled guestrooms (which includes 46 suites) overlook the Seine, these views are best enjoyed from the suites with a sunlit winter garden, which have floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the river with Notre Dame to the left and the Eiffel Tower to the right. Each room has a sumptuous marble bathroom, with a standalone bathtub and indulgent walk-in hammam shower, as well as a spacious separate dressing room with a safe containing three watch winders, and signature fragrances created by François Demachy, Maison Dior's perfumer.

Eating and drinking: The food options are lavish, with five restaurants, including Langosteria, the first foreign outpost of the famous seafood restaurant from Milan, as well as Plénitude, Donckele's three-Michelin-star gem and a regular on The 50 Best Restaurants lists. For something more casual, Le Jardin serves up crowd pleasers from Greek salad to ice cream sundaes on the hotel's rooftop against Paris' romantic skyline. Or, for even more personalised service, take advantage of the hotel's 'carte blanche' room service, where you can order anything at any hour.

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