Ritz Paris

“Amazing high tea. Please add more gluten free options”

Having experienced the Ritz Carlton, London, i was curious about her sister hotel in France and after a busy week in Paris, it was refreshing to take proper tea. Particularly African Tea. I sampled , Kenyan, Rwandese and South African Tea . All these teas were absolute perfection. Taking proper K… more

Having experienced the Ritz Carlton, London, i was curious about her sister hotel in France and after a busy week in Paris, it was refreshing to take proper tea. Particularly African Tea. I sampled , Kenyan, Rwandese and South African Tea . All these teas were absolute perfection. Taking proper Kenyan tea from Kenya felt like a slice of home. I will definitely come back.

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“Very nearly perfect”

The Ritz Paris is arguably the most famous hotel in the world, so naturally I arrived for my 5 day stay with high expectations. As expected the hotel was beautifully decorated for the festive period. Check in was smooth, friendly and attentive with the guest relation manager taking me to my delux… more

The Ritz Paris is arguably the most famous hotel in the world, so naturally I arrived for my 5 day stay with high expectations. As expected the hotel was beautifully decorated for the festive period. Check in was smooth, friendly and attentive with the guest relation manager taking me to my deluxe, 90m sq suite. My luggage arrived quickly and efficiently and was unpacked very thoughtfully by a housekeeper. The suite was luxurious and seamlessly integrated modern technology while maintaining the Louis XVI style opulence and comfort. I particularly enjoyed that my room gave me a direct view of the garden which looked stunning at night. I loved the Ritz signatures - the swan taps, room key light controls, and the tulip lamps. As expected the bed was supremely comfortable and provided a restful nights sleep. The only slight issue was in terms of connectivity - it wasn't until day 3 that I realised I needed an Apple TV device to stream my content and my devices were unable to charge. For the most part, service was absolutely impeccable. The housekeepers, door staff, and everybody you meet within the hotel treats you as a valued guest and is very friendly. When I realised the lock on my suitcase had broken a bell boy took the trouble of taking it to Rimowa to have it repaired and returned the same day which was amazing. Similarly, the reception staff were very gracious in allowing me to view the Marcel Proust prestige suite. My only concern was that the in-room dining staff took away items that I hadn't finished with and that security were overly zealous at times which I expected at first but not over the course of my stay. I dined at Espadon restaurant during my visit, and while the food and the sommelier were absolutely impeccable, as a solo diner I attracted awkward glances from the waiting staff and it felt as though I was the topic of conversation between staff which felt intrusive. I award 4 stars rather than 5 because at this price point, and given the reputation of the hotel, some things are missing in terms of the offer and value for money. For instance, butler service to suite guests is standard at comparable hotels (certainly in London) but isn't offered at the Ritz. Similarly, it would be nice to have tea and coffee making facilities as standard; or, as part of the turndown service to be left a little treat like a chocolate on a pillow or something. The Ritz truly is a grand dame and, on the whole, provides an unforgettable Parisian experience.

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“Ritz Christmas Tea - meh”

The Ritz Christmas Tea in the Salon Proust proved to be pretty underwhelming. The hotel and the room are both lovely, and beautifully decorated for the holidays. The tea experience itself was only okay - especially compared to other choices in Paris. Our table was not ready at the time of the re… more

The Ritz Christmas Tea in the Salon Proust proved to be pretty underwhelming. The hotel and the room are both lovely, and beautifully decorated for the holidays. The tea experience itself was only okay - especially compared to other choices in Paris. Our table was not ready at the time of the reservation, which is not a big deal. But after we were seated it took more than 15 minutes for a server to come over to us. So it was almost half an hour past our appointed time by then. We knew this would be a traditional French sweet tea. However, we did expect the sweets offered to be a bit more special. The best part was the chef's special dessert as a starter. Both of our choices were delicious. The sweets them served were okay, but not what one might expect from the Ritz - especially in Paris, which in general has lovely pastries. My husband's coffee was served cold, and it took quite some time to catch a server's eye to ask that it be corrected. Overall, the atmosphere was a 10. The staff were all very gracious, if a bit harried. The food was about a 4 or 5, unfortunately. I would return to have a meal or a drink at this beautiful hotel, but I cannot recommend having tea there.

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