5 reasons why Hôtel Le Bristol Paris is still a grande dame: Euphoria star Alexa Demie once did a photo shoot at the luxury art deco hotel, which has welcomed Picasso, Charlie Chaplin and Coco Chanel

Jan 24 , 2024

The glossy interiors of Hôtel Le Bristol Paris, which has opened its doors to stars such as Picasso and Coco Chanel. Photo: Oetker Collection

Hôtel Le Bristol Paris first opened its doors in the Roaring Twenties back in 1925, and today it more than lives up to its legacy as a first-class hotel.

Renovations and refurbishments over the years have only introduced more crowning glories to the luxury establishment. It now boasts a sailing boat-shaped swimming pool, a globally renowned cocktail bar and a Michelin star-studded brasserie.

The Oetker Collection’s Le Bristol definitely deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. Read on for just five features that set this hotel apart from the rest.

1. Hôtel Le Bristol Paris’ cultural heritage

A liftman at the Bristol Hotel in Paris, in 1978. The establishment has been in operation since the Roaring Twenties. Photo: Getty Images

As you amble through the halls of Hôtel Le Bristol, you’ll trace the footsteps of prominent members of the 1920s Parisian art and culture scene, such as Coco Chanel, Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondrian, Elsa Schiaparelli, Cristóbal Balenciaga and Salvador Dalí.

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Cinephiles will know that movie stars like Charlie Chaplin, Rita Hayworth and Kim Novak were once frequenters of the Parisian favourite, too.

Hôtel Le Bristol Paris’ panoramic suite, where Woody Allen shot his 2011 film, Midnight in Paris. Photo: Oetker Collection

Still, the cultural hotspot is anything but dated. Woody Allen’s 2011 film Midnight in Paris gives the hotel’s lavish panoramic suite some well-deserved screen time. And even Euphoria’s Alexa Demie is no stranger to the hotel’s chic interiors, which served as the backdrop for her Bryce Anderson shoot in 2022.

2. An architectural feast

A street corner view of Hôtel Le Bristol Paris. Photo: Oetker Collection

As you stroll past Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, you’ll get inspired by its designer ateliers, art galleries and, of course, Hôtel Le Bristol. The five-star establishment’s limestone art deco facade is sure to turn heads, but keep an eye out for the hotel’s interior, which features premodern furnishings: Gobelin tapestries, furnishings from the 18th century and artwork that once graced the halls of the Louvre.

A salon at Hôtel Le Bristol Paris in 1978. Photo: Getty Images

3. A historic landmark

A doorman at Hôtel Le Bristol Paris in 1978. Photo: Getty Images

Le Bristol Paris has seen a lot: the luxury retreat today once served as the home of the American embassy in the days of World War II.

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Rest assured that the hotel’s commitment to high-standard hospitality isn’t just a passing novelty – you’re in good hands here.

4. Top-tier food and drink

114 Faubourg was awarded its first Michelin star just one year after opening. Photo: Oetker Collection

114 Faubourg, Le Bristol’s brasserie deluxe, was awarded its first Michelin star in 2013 – only one year after it opened. Complete with gilded columns, its open-kitchen layout showcases the refined cuisine of world-renowned chef Éric Fréchon, offering an elegant spin on Parisian classics.

Those looking for a cosy haunt to end their glamorous Parisian night out can head to Le Bar du Bristol. Designed to resemble a cabinet of curiosities, the plush cocktail bar hosts the city’s best DJs at its buzzy Bristol After Dark events, where you’ll find a soundscape of retro beats, Italo-disco, 80s pop and your favourite mainstream hits.

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5. The first-ever Dom Pérignon dining room

In a collaboration between Vincent Chaperon, Dom Pérignon’s cellar master, and Fréchon, Le Bristol’s very own head chef, the hotel is set to host intimate dinners in its courtyard garden for two to six guests at a time. Small bites and rare cuvées form the basis of their culinary tapestry, showcasing Dom Pérignon’s champagnes alongside the pinnacle of French gastronomy.

All the while, guests are discreetly hidden by an avant-garde, one-way mirror, despite sitting centre stage in the esteemed hotel. Think a trompe l’oeil visual play, reflecting the contrasts between the luminance of Le Bristol Paris and the enigma of Dom Pérignon. The event runs until February 18.

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Since opening in the Roaring 20s, the hotel housed the American embassy in World War II, hosted celebs like Kim Novak, and featured in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris
The hotel boasts artwork that once hung in the Louvre, while 114 Faubourg earned its first Michelin star just a year after opening – the brasserie is also partnering with Dom Pérignon this winter …