If the rooms tell stories of creation, the Bar Hemingway is the stage for legends. It is said that in 1944, Ernest Hemingway entered with soldiers to “liberate” the bar from the Nazis, toasting the victory with champagne. There, cocktails are more than drinks — they are chapters of a liquid literature. Every glass seems to carry a hint of bohemian charm and the sense of freedom that always surrounded the writer.
Glamour, scandals, and guests who made history
In the heart of Place Vendôme in Paris stands a hotel that is more than a place to stay: it is a living legend. The Ritz Paris is not just an address of luxury but a guardian of stories that weave together glamour, whispered scandals, and moments that shaped culture
Stepping through the hotel’s revolving doors is like entering a story that began in 1898 and has never stopped being written. Here, every corridor carries the echoes of whispered conversations, secret romances, and ideas that defined eras.
Few know that Coco Chanel made the Ritz her home for 34 years, occupying rooms 302–304 as if they were an extension of her own maison. From there, she would discreetly cross Place Vendôme to reach her boutique, but it was in the suite that she created, welcomed friends, and nurtured her ritual of silence and refinement. Today, the Coco Chanel Suite preserves her spirit, with original furniture and details that seem to whisper the secrets of the legendary designer.
The Ritz Paris is also renowned as the silent refuge of royalty and high society. From Grace Kelly to Princess Diana, many favored the discreet entrance on Rue Cambon, far from the flashes and the bustle of the city. This devotion to privacy is part of the hotel’s code, where luxury never needs to shout — it reveals itself in subtle gestures, in a service that anticipates desires before they are even spoken.
Among the details that make the experience feel almost cinematic are pristine marble baths, Egyptian cotton sheets, and silk curtains filtering the soft Parisian light. There is always the scent of white roses in the air, as if the hotel had its own olfactory signature. Walking through its corridors, it is impossible not to feel as if you are living a scene from a film — and it is no coincidence that the Ritz has been the backdrop for productions like Funny Face and Midnight in Paris. Yet it is in real life that the hotel reveals its greatest charm: the palace-like stillness that exists in the very heart of the City of Light.
The hotel is also a living museum of European elegance. Centuries-old tapestries, original works of art, and period furniture turn each salon into a time capsule. Sitting down for breakfast overlooking the inner garden feels like taking part in a ritual that has hosted writers, aristocrats, and movie stars. Impeccable croissants, house-made jams, and perfectly prepared eggs transform the simple act of breakfast into a complete sensory experience.
Staying at the Ritz Paris is not just about luxury. It is about becoming part of a narrative where past and present coexist in perfect harmony. Every corner seems to hold a secret, every corridor echoes stories of fleeting encounters, of ideas that changed destinies, and of romances that were never revealed. The Ritz is not just Paris. It is Paris at its most sublime, where time seems to slow down and the City of Light reveals its most intimate and cinematic side.
